General Mills

Lead Data Scientist

General Mills
Minneapolis, MN, USA
Full-TimeDepends on ExperienceSenior LevelPhd or Professional
Job Description

We’re looking for an experienced, innovative Lead Data Scientist to become a key member of the General Mills team. You’ll have the opportunity to lead the development and implementation of advanced analytics to uncover insights that will drive new products, services, and efficiencies. To be successful in this role, you’ll need a unique blend of experience and technical expertise, combined with strong communication and leadership skills. If you’re an innovative problem-solver who loves to identify and develop cutting-edge data science solutions, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement advanced analytics to uncover insights that will drive new products, services, and efficiencies
  • Utilize a unique blend of experience and technical expertise to solve complex problems
  • Lead a team of data scientists to deliver successful analytics projects
  • Utilize strong communication and leadership skills to guide and motivate team members
  • Monitor and evaluate the performance of data science projects
  • Identify and develop cutting-edge data science solutions
  • Stay apprised of emerging data science technologies and trends in order to identify potential opportunities
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure that data science initiatives are aligned with business goals
Where is this job?
This job is located at Minneapolis, MN, USA
Job Qualifications

  • Computer Science

  • Statistics

  • R

  • And/Or Sql

  • Strong Knowledge Of Data Science Principles And Techniques

  • Experience In Developing And Deploying Predictive Models

  • Advanced Degree In Mathematics

  • Engineering Or Related Field

  • Experience With Programming Languages Such As Python

  • Experience With Data Visualization Tools Such As Tableau

  • Experience With Machine Learning Algorithms And Artificial Intelligence

  • Strong Communication

  • Presentation

  • And Interpersonal Skills

  • Deep Understanding Of Business Objectives And Ability To Translate Them Into Actionable Insights

Required Skills

  • Programming

  • Business Intelligence

  • Data Analysis

  • Communication

  • Problem Solving

  • Database Management

  • Big Data

  • Machine Learning

  • Data warehousing

  • Data Visualization

  • Algorithm design

  • Data Mining

  • Data science

  • Predictive analytics

  • Statistics

Soft Skills

  • Communication

  • Conflict Resolution

  • Leadership

  • Time management

  • Interpersonal Skills

  • Organization

  • Critical thinking

  • Teamwork

  • Adaptability

  • Problem-Solving

Compensation

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Lead Data Scientist in Minneapolis, MN, USA is between $117,000 and $170,000 per year. The salary range may vary depending on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information
General Mills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Required LanguagesEnglish
Job PostedAugust 29th, 2023
Apply BeforeJune 21st, 2025
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About General Mills

General Mills operates grocery stores, mass merchandisers, membership stores, natural food chains, and drug, dollar and discount chains, and offers products in more than 100 markets around the world. Products include cereals, yogurt, snack bars, soup, dry dinners, frozen vegetables, refrigerated and frozen dough products, dessert and baking mixes, frozen pizza and pizza snacks, fruit snacks, savory snacks, pet food, and a wide variety of organic foods across categories.

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