Vice President, Data Science Product Development - Marketing

Global Data Science & Analytics Product Development Leader

At TransUnion, we have a welcoming and energetic environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. This environment gives our people the opportunity to hone current skills and build new capabilities, while discovering their genius. Come be a part of our team. This role will act as a key leader of the Global Data Science & Analytics (GD&A) Product Development team. This role requires data science expertise and resources necessary to build market-leading data products and analytic solutions in support of TransUnion's Marketing roadmap. Maintains a strong vision of the state-of-the-art and competitive landscape, advising on the best way to achieve objectives defined by Global Solutions stakeholders. Incorporates innovation arising across GD&A and the broader enterprise into standards that enable consistent, high-quality, scaled development. This role will partner and collaborate with stakeholders across Global Technology, Data & Analytics and Solutions.

What You'll Bring :

• 15+ years in data science and analytics
• 7+ years in progressively more challenging team management and leadership roles
• Master's or PhD degree in statistics, applied mathematics, economics / finance, engineering, operations research, computer science or another highly quantitative field strongly preferred.
• Advanced programming skills and aptitude; mastery of statistical programs such as Python or R; mastery of other programming and data manipulation languages and big data platforms (SQL, Spark, C / C++, Java); experience with modern cloud computing platforms (AWS, GCP, OneTru); high level of familiarity with Microsoft Office tools; Deep, hands-on expertise applying AI (ML, agentic, LLMs), statistical inference, and predictive modeling methods in a commercial setting including real-time modeling, measurement, segmentation, MTA, MMM, AdTech, MarTech, customer analytics, and transaction analytics.
• Evidence of strong analytical, critical, and creative thinking and willingness to take initiative in problem-solving. Demonstrated interest and proven career path in industries served by TransUnion, such as financial services, insurance, fraud, and digital marketing. Ability to lead complex analytic projects under limited supervision and in close coordination with matrix partners. Strong project and time management skills to lead multiple complex portfolios and work streams simultaneously with minimal if any direct supervision in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Additionally, the role may require the management of multiple resources within a project and the effective coordination of tasks across resources using clear workflows.
• Excellent business acumen and versatile interpersonal skills to communicate effectively at multiple levels - including executives - within a complex and dynamic matrix organization. Knows the organization and can flexibility adapt to changes in business objectives or organizational structure. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to translate technical concepts into articulate, actionable recommendations in a manner that is suitable to influence business partners and decision-makers inside and outside towards desired outcomes. A champion of change, able to influence others to adopt new concepts and practices.

Impact You'll Make :

Adherence to Company policies, sound judgment and trustworthiness, working safely, communicating respectfully, and safeguarding business operations, confidential and proprietary information, and the Company's reputation are also essential expectations of this position. This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.

Benefits : TransUnion provides flexible benefits including flexible time off for exempt associates, paid time off for non-exempt associates, up to 12 paid holidays per year, health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision plan options and health spending accounts), mental health support, disability benefits, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility planning coverage, legal benefits, long-term care insurance, commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, charity gift matching, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) retirement savings with employer match, and access to TransUnion's Employee Resource Groups. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select health and welfare plans. We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present, it is embraced. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, TransUnion takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in all levels of employment and develops annual affirmative action plans.