Data Science Manager, Mapping

Lyft is a transportation network company that aims to connect people efficiently. They are seeking a Data Science Manager to lead a team of data scientists and analysts, focusing on data-driven decisions to enhance mapping products and improve user experience.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and grow a high-performing team of data scientists with diverse backgrounds, including optimization, experimentation, machine learning and causal inference
• Define and drive the data science vision, strategy, and roadmap, aligning with overall business and product objectives to improve market competitiveness and user experience
• Provide strong technical guidance and coaching to the team on complex data science problems related to real-time decision-making and resource allocation
• Champion data-driven decision-making and prioritization by partnering with product managers, engineers, marketers, and leaders to translate data insights into decisions and action
• Lead deep-dive analyses into large-scale datasets to identify opportunities for improving navigation efficiency, mapping accuracy, and overall product health
• Ensure robust experimentation and causal inference methodologies are applied to measure the impact of new features and strategies
• Mentor and guide the professional and technical development of your team members. Help develop their careers, and assign them to projects tailored to their skill levels, personalities, work styles, and professional goals
• Maintain a balance between building sustainable, high-impact projects and shipping things quickly
• Work closely with the Lyft recruiting team to hire high potential candidates from diverse backgrounds