Senior Director, Data Science

Job Description:

Title: Sr Director, Data Science

Reports to: VP, IT Platforms and Applications

Location: UK

Position Overview:

The Senior Director, Data Science is responsible for leading the data science strategy and associated technology initiatives across the enterprise.

This is a great opportunity to play a significant role in digital transformation at Terex by overseeing the architecture of data pipelines and platforms to ensure performance, scalability, and security, and leading the development and deployment of scalable AI models, predictive analytics, and machine learning solutions. The successful candidate will have a strong background in data science, leadership capabilities, and a passion for leveraging data to drive business decisions, improve customer experiences, and enhance operational efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy: Develop and implement the data science strategy in alignment with our digital transformation goals. Identify and prioritize data initiatives that drive innovation and competitive advantage. Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to inform strategic planning.

• Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop teams fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Provide direction and support to ensure the successful execution of digital transformation initiatives.

• Digital Transformation: Drive digital transformation initiatives by leveraging advanced data science capabilities, machine learning, and AI to optimize business processes and enhance customer experiences.

• Advanced Analytics & Data-Driven Insights: Utilize advanced analytics to generate actionable insights, support decision-making, and identify opportunities for business growth. Develop and deploy predictive models to support various business functions.

• Data Governance: Establish and maintain data governance policies and procedures to ensure data quality, security, and compliance. Oversee data management practices, including data collection, storage, and analysis.

• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate data science solutions across the organization.

• Innovation: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data science and digital transformation to continually enhance the organization's capabilities.

• Project Management: Drive data science projects from inception to completion, ensuring they meet business objectives and are delivered on time and within budget.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience in data science, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Proven track record of driving digital transformation initiatives.

• Proficiency in data warehouse platforms (e.g. AWS Redshift), business intelligence platforms (e.g. Qlik), data science tools & programming languages (e.g. Python, SQL).

• Experience with AI, machine learning frameworks and integrating large language models into AI-powered applications (e.g. Palantir AIP).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

• Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience managing and mentoring teams.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience in facilitating change, including collaboration with senior-level stakeholders.

• Proven internal and external influencing skills at senior and executive management levels.

• Working knowledge of data structures of various ERP, PLM, MES, CRM and eCommerce platforms.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge and previous use of strategic planning tools and execution, especially in the areas of large-scale change and business process re-engineering.

• Experience in a large, complex, industrial B2B or technology company

Why Join Us

• We are a global company, and our culture is defined by our Values — Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Check out this video! The Terex purpose

• Safety is an absolute way of life. We expect all team members to prioritize safety and commit to Zero Harm.

• Our top priority is creating an inclusive environment where every team member feels safe, supported, and valued.

• We make a positive impact by providing innovative solutions, engaging our people, and operating in a sustainable way.

• We are committed to helping team members reach their full potential.

• Through innovation and collaboration, our vision remains forward-looking, and we aim to be a catalyst for change, inspiring others to build a better world for generations.

• We offer competitive salaries, Team Member bonus of 25%, private healthcare, car allowance, pension, life assurance, LinkedIn Learning, on site free parking, perks discount card,

• For more information on why Terex is a great place to work click on the link! Careers | Terex Corporate

Travel:

• Estimated 30% travel, both domestic and international.

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

Terex Overview:

Terex Corporation is a global industrial equipment manufacturer of materials processing machinery, waste and recycling solutions, mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), and equipment for the electric utility industry. We design, build, and support products used in maintenance, manufacturing, energy, minerals and materials management, construction, waste and recycling, and the entertainment industry. We provide best-in-class lifecycle support to our customers through our global parts and services organization, and offer complementary digital solutions, designed to help our customers maximize their return on their investment. Certain Terex products and solutions enable customers to reduce their impact on the environment including electric and hybrid offerings that deliver quiet and emission-free performance, products that support renewable energy, and products that aid in the recovery of useful materials from various types of waste. Our products are manufactured in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and sold worldwide.

At Terex, we fully embrace the increasingly diverse world around us and strive to create an empowering and welcoming workplace culture. We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. 

While our operations are global, each office or factory is a close-knit community.  We value diversity, equity and inclusion, safety, integrity, respect, servant leadership, courage, citizenship, and continuous improvement.  It's an exciting time to be part of the expanding manufacturing sector - come join us!

Additional Information:

We see inclusion as a key to our success and are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions, ensuring equity within our workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics protected by law.

The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including Westfield health care for you and your dependents, contributory pension scheme, life assurance cover, employee stock purchase plan and access to global learning and development programs offering accredited and specialist training.