Analytics and Data Science Manager

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose: 

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager of Data Science and Analytics to lead our efforts in leveraging data to drive business insights and opportunities. This role is pivotal in creating strategies to manage and analyze the growing volume, velocity, and variety of data within the utility sector, while also supporting traditional data analysis and reporting methods. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in data management, leadership, and information technology systems, with a strong background in IT, business, and mathematics.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Develop and execute strategies to analyze and manage complex data sets, uncovering valuable business insights.
• Manage and grow a team of data scientists and analysts ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop predictive models for energy demand forecasting, building performance optimization and grid optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for leveraging data to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Present technical topics effectively to varied audiences and establish strong relationships across the organization and directly with clients.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field is required.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in a BI, reporting, data science, data analytics role.
• Some people Management experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Knowledge of building or utility energy data is highly desirable.
• Strong expertise in data science tools and platforms, including Python, R, Anaconda, Jupyter Notebook, and data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Knowledge of big data solutions, cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), and database management systems.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and project management frameworks.
• Comprehensive understanding of data privacy policies, data protection regulations, and best practices for data governance.
• Business acumen with the ability to translate data insights into actionable strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause identification skills, coupled with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• Relevant certifications in data science, analytics, or big data technologies are a plus.

Additional Information

Pay Rate: $130000 to $155000 per year.

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.