Sr. Director, AI & Data Science
📍 Location: Wayzata, Minnesota, United States (Hybrid – scheduled work from home days)
💼 Industry: Information Technology
📊 Category: Business Intelligence
📌 Job Type: Full-time | Onsite with WFH flexibility
💲 Compensation: $190,000 – $300,000 + bonus eligibility
📈 Relocation Assistance: Possible for ideal candidate
About the Company
Our company’s size and scale allow us to make a positive global impact. We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions, and industrial products that are vital for living. With 160,000 colleagues across 70 countries, we connect farmers, customers, and families with essentials every day.
Job Purpose
The Sr. Director of AI & Data Science is a visionary leader responsible for driving high-impact AI applications across the business. This role partners with executives to identify opportunities where AI can provide strategic advantage, shaping how data science transforms decision-making, operations, and customer experience.
The leader will:
Champion responsible AI practices (governance, risk mitigation, ethics).
Deliver measurable business outcomes from AI investments.
Lead and scale a global team of data scientists (transitioning from regional to global scope).
Key Responsibilities
Partner with business leaders to identify and accelerate AI opportunities.
Translate complex AI concepts into business-focused narratives for executives.
Provide strategic oversight of AI product delivery (scope, timeline, budget).
Champion innovation, continuous improvement, and AI adoption across the business.
Develop a community of practice for global data scientists to drive reuse and alignment.
Build and maintain strategic partnerships and alliances to maximize value.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of 16+ data scientists in an inclusive culture.
Manage large budgets, ensure measurable ROI, and deliver against business value targets.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s in Data Science, Computer Science, Math, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
8+ years of related work experience.
Experience with at least two machine learning approaches: supervised, unsupervised, reinforcement learning.
Proven ability to present complex AI solutions to non-technical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Math, Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of leadership experience (managing teams of data scientists).
Experience driving enterprise-wide analytics adoption.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, distributed computing frameworks, and AWS.
Background in software development/version control.
Strong business acumen and experience presenting to senior executives.
Experience in Agriculture or related industries is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
💲 Base Salary: $190,000 – $300,000
🎯 Bonus Eligible: Yes
🏥 Comprehensive health & wellness benefits
🍼 14 weeks parental leave + prevention & wellness programs
🌎 Sick & Safe Leave: 1 hour for every 30 worked (up to 48 hours annually, unless otherwise required by law)
Candidate Profile
7–10+ years’ experience in AI, Data Science, and Analytics.
Proven ability as a strategic champion to drive AI adoption at scale.
Leadership experience managing diverse data science teams.
Strong emotional intelligence (EQ) and collaborative leadership style.
Comfortable influencing senior executives and non-technical stakeholders.
✅ Security Clearance Required: No
✅ Visa Candidates Considered: No
✈️ Travel: Occasional