Senior Data Science Project Manager

This position is based in US. While this is a remote flexible role it is required to reside in this country.

Who we are:

MoneyGram is a customer-centric, digital-first, cross-border money movement network. Through our strong culture of fintech innovation, we’re transforming the way consumers and businesses send and receive money in nearly every country around the world.

Thanks to our cutting-edge platform and strategic partnerships with some of the world’s leading brands, we are helping our millions of customers globally do more with their money through a comprehensive suite of digital and in-person products and services.

This is all made possible by our dedicated and diverse team of professionals around the world. If you’re ready for a career journey filled with exciting opportunities, come aboard and let’s drive the future of payments together at MoneyGram!

The Numbers:

• We serve over 50 million people every year in over 200 countries and territories
• We're a global team of over 2,000 from 36 countries around the world
• We process over $200 billion annually with digital transactions now making up about 50% of our money transfer business
• We’re known for our strong culture globally, demonstrated by:
• “Top Workplaces USA” award winner (three consecutive years in a row!)
• One of the “Best Places to Work” in the Middle East
• Winner of many regional awards, such as “Friendly Workplace in Poland” and “Top Workplace in DFW” by The Dallas Morning News
  

What you will contribute:

As part of the Data Strategy & Analytics team at MoneyGram, you will be able to lead complex data-driven projects across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of machine learning models and a passion for delivering impactful business outcomes through advanced analytics. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, managing the project lifecycle, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality data science and machine learning solutions.

What you’ll do:

• Project Leadership: Lead end-to-end project management for data science and machine learning initiatives, ensuring on-time delivery within scope and budget.
• Technical Expertise: Leverage knowledge of data science techniques, including supervised and unsupervised learning, predictive modeling, and algorithm optimization, to scope projects and ask the right questions.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with data scientists, data engineers, software developers, and business stakeholders to define project goals, establish priorities, and communicate progress.
• Strategic Alignment: Ensure alignment of data-driven initiatives with MoneyGram’s business strategy, helping drive decisions based on analytical insights.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks related to project timelines, scope, or quality, while continuously improving processes and methodologies.
• Data and Tool Integration: Collaborate with IT and data infrastructure teams to ensure proper integration of tools, platforms, and datasets required for project success.
• Reporting & Communication: Provide regular project updates to senior management, documenting progress, challenges, and opportunities. Ensure clear communication between technical and non-technical teams.
• Agile Methodology: Utilize Agile project management techniques to keep teams on track, facilitating sprints, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives as needed.
  
  

What we’re looking for:

• 3+ years of project management experience, with a proven track record of delivering data science or machine learning projects. Or, experience as a data scientist with extensive experience scoping projects with the business.
• Hands-on experience with machine learning algorithms and predictive analytics.\
• Familiarity with tools such as Python, R, SQL, and cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of data science and machine learning concepts and their application in a business context.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficient in Agile project management and project tracking tools (e.g., JIRA).
• Ability to communicate complex technical topics to non-technical stakeholders.
  
  

Why you will love working here:

Your future is in your hands.

When you start a career at MoneyGram, you join a talented and motivated team that builds the success of a trusted, global provider of innovative money transfer and payment services.

Here are some reasons it is so easy to love your career with us!

• Flexible Remote First Flexibility
• Generous PTO
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Life, Disability and other benefits
• 401K with competitive Employer Match
• Community Service Days
• Generous parental leave
  
  

Salary:

Anticipated Base Pay: $110k - $120k + participation in our annual bonus plan.

Disclaimer:

The salary/pay rate listed is a good faith determination that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement based on company hiring process and budget for this role and may be modified in the future. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

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Primary Location

United States of America-Texas-Dallas

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Data Strategy & Analytics

Full-time

Job Posting

Nov 5, 2024, 10:51:26 AM