Manager - Data Products and Data Science

Costco IT is responsible for the technical future of Costco Wholesale, the third largest retailer in the world with wholesale operations in fourteen countries. Despite our size and explosive international expansion, we continue to provide a family, employee centric atmosphere in which our employees thrive and succeed. As proof, Costco ranks eighth in Forbes “World’s Best Employers”.

This is an environment unlike anything in the high-tech world and the secret of Costco’s success is its culture. The value Costco puts on its employees is well documented in articles from a variety of publishers including Bloomberg and Forbes. Our employees and our members come FIRST.  Costco is well known for its generosity and community service and has won many awards for its philanthropy. The company joins with its employees to take an active role in volunteering by sponsoring many opportunities to help others.

Come join the Costco Wholesale IT family. Costco IT is a dynamic, fast-paced environment, working through exciting transformation efforts. We are building the next generation retail environment where you will be surrounded by dedicated and highly professional employees.

As a member of the IT Management Team, you are responsible for managing, developing, and leading a team of employees. Your role includes leading the specific functional responsibilities of your team, which involves overseeing team performance and deliverables. However, your role as a leader within our organization requires more than the management of resources and day-to-day operations. As a steward of the company, you are charged with the development and execution of your team’s strategic vision and plan and ensuring that your team’s actions align with the larger goals of the company and the IT Division.

The Data Products and Data Science manager will provide support to our most dynamic customers in Ecommerce, Supply Chain, and Logistics. This leader will work closely with the business and their IT counterparts to identify and capture value, and drive meaningful outcomes that will help Costco successfully utilize data, user experience (UX), and a strong drive toward results.

As the primary conduit between your employees and upper leadership, your role in communicating and modeling the values and guiding principles of our company culture is of vital importance. All members of IT Management should strive to consciously and consistently foster a culture of engagement, trust, and “open door” communication. 

If you want to be a part of one of the worldwide BEST companies “to work for”, simply apply and let your career be reimagined.

ROLE

●      Develops a strategic vision for integrating analytics into digital solutions aligned with business objectives.

●      Ensures data governance and compliance, focusing on privacy and security, while ensuring adherence to data governance frameworks and best practices.

●      Translates insights and outcomes into actionable recommendations for business stakeholders.

●      Oversees end-to-end development and deployment of solutions.

●      Monitors performance of capabilities and tools to ensure accuracy, scalability, and continuous improvement.

●      Operationalizes solutions into business processes for data-driven decision-making and efficiency.

●      Defines and tracks KPIs to measure the impact and success of capabilities and solutions.

●      Stays updated on emerging trends in analytics and AI, and applies innovative solutions to enhance digital products.

REQUIRED

●      5+ years’ of experience in Software Development.

●      Proficiency in data visualization tools, such as Tableau and Power BI.

●      Experience overseeing projects on cloud platforms (Azure/Google Cloud).

●      Proven experience managing, leading, and mentoring teams, with a strong track record in working with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.

●      Experience in overseeing end-to-end project lifecycles, from solution design to deployment.

●      Communication and stakeholder management experience, ensuring alignment between technical teams and business goals.

●      Demonstrated ability to manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively with a track record of driving successful projects to measurable business outcomes.

●      Experience with Agile methodology.

●      Familiarity with tools, such as SQL and Python overseeing data analysis efforts.

●      Familiarity with the operationalization of products/solutions into business processes, ensuring successful model deployment and integration into workflows.

●      Ability to translate business needs into data-driven solutions.

●      Proficiency in managing self-service analytics and delivering insightful business reports.

●      Understanding of predictive and prescriptive analytics to drive business strategies. Knowledge of how information is used to drive business decisions and results.

●      Understanding of ETL processes and experience managing data pipeline teams.

●      Knowledge of:

●      Databases and Big Data frameworks for managing large datasets.

●      Product Management.

●      Data Products.

●      Data privacy regulations for compliance.

Recommended

●      General understanding of information systems, decision support, and data science.

●      Experience leading engineers and technical teams.

●      Experience with product management and software development.

●      Ability to foster curiosity among internal customers and challenge the team with the same mindset.

●      Strong business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit, along with a track record of success in building strong teams.

 

Required Documents

●      Cover Letter

●      Resume

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Pay Range: $137,000 - $200,000, Bonus and Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) eligible 

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance, health care reimbursement account, dependent care assistance plan, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan to eligible employees.

Costco is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Costco is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to IT-Recruiting@costco.com

If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States. Applicants and employees for this position will not be sponsored for work authorization, including, but not limited to H1-B visas.