Vice President, Data Science Product Development - Marketing

This role will act as a key leader of the Global Data Science & Analytics (GD&A) Product Development team, responsible for building market-leading data products and analytic solutions in support of TransUnion’s Marketing roadmap. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of data science and analytics experience, including 7+ years of team management and leadership roles, and a Master’s or PhD degree in a quantitative field.

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Excellent business acumen and versatile interpersonal skills to communicate effectively at multiple levels
• 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

Benefits

• Flexible time off
• Paid time off
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Health benefits
• Mental health support
• Disability benefits
• 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