Team Leader, Data Science - Applied AI Operations

The Rock Family of Companies is made up of nearly 100 separate businesses spanning fintech, sports, entertainment, real estate, startups and more. We’re united by our culture – a drive to find a better way that fuels our commitment to our clients, our community and our team members. We believe in and build inclusive workplaces, where every voice is heard and diverse perspectives are welcomed. Working for a company in the Family is about more than just a job – it’s about having the opportunity to become the best version of yourself.

As a Team Leader, Data Science, you’ll lead Rocket’s Applied AI Operations team. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of AI governance, risk management, and AI adoption across Rocket. You’ll lead a team responsible for developing and implementing frameworks for fairness, accountability, transparency, and compliance in AI and ML models. Your work will ensure that our AI-powered systems adhere to regulatory compliance standards and align with our ISMs—Rocket’s guiding principles.

About the Role

• Lead AI Governance Initiatives
• Develop, implement, and enforce AI governance frameworks aligned with industry best practices.
• Establish policies to assess, monitor, and mitigate risks in AI systems.
• Partner with Legal to drive compliance with fair lending laws and ensure AI models do not introduce discriminatory bias.
• Monitor & Audit AI Systems
• Establish model performance monitoring and continuous auditing to ensure compliance and risk mitigation. 
• Work closely with Data Science, Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams to address AI governance challenges. 
• Implement model risk classification techniques to assess AI system impact.
• Collaborate Across AI & Data Science Teams
• Partner with Data Science, Engineering, and Compliance teams to integrate responsible AI principles into product development. 
• Provide guidance on AI model lifecycle management, including documentation, approvals, and review processes. 
• Act as a trusted advisor on AI best practices across Rocket.
• Drive AI Education & Advocacy
• Lead internal training programs on AI, governance, and responsible AI principles.
• Champion and communicate the company’s culture and mission across Rocket.

About You

• 5+ years of experience in AI/ML governance, ML risk management, and regulatory frameworks
• Strong knowledge of AI/ML, model governance, AI/ML testing methodologies
• Experience working with AI bias detection, explainability, and responsible AI techniques
• Proficiency in Python and AI/ML Tooling
• Familiarity with ML model lifecycle management, monitoring, and validation
• Experience with data privacy, algorithmic fairness, and regulatory compliance
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive AI governance initiatives
• Excellent stakeholder management skills—able to work with Data Science, Legal, Compliance, and Engineering teams
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex AI and governance topics into clear, actionable strategies 

What You’ll Get

Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We’ve got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.

About Us

Rocket Mortgage® was founded in 1985. Today, we’re a Detroit-based, publicly traded company with a mission to Help Everyone Home. At Rocket Mortgage, we believe that home is more than the house you live in. Our wide variety of home loan options, tools and resources empower our clients to achieve their homeownership dreams. We’re known as experts in the mortgage industry, but we’re also innovators – we strive to create the best experiences for our clients from beginning to end. And we’re not your typical employer. We’re insistently different in how we look at the world and are committed to an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard. Apply today to join a team that offers career growth, amazing benefits and the chance to work with leading industry professionals.

This job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position and may be modified at the discretion of the Company at any time.  Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.  The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.  Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application and/or participating in the application process should contact a member of the Human Resources team at Careers@myrocketcareer.com.

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in any hiring or employment practices. The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with state and federal law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in completing the application and/or participating in the employment application process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Team, The Pulse, at Careers@myrocketcareer.com.