Hertz is seeking a Vice President, Applied Data & Analytics to lead the design, development, and deployment of analytics and machine learning solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.
Requirements
- Strong hands-on experience developing and deploying machine learning models and algorithms at scale.
- Deep understanding of ELT processes, data modeling, and data product management.
- Proficiency in modern analytics technologies (e.g., Python, SQL, DBT, Power BI, Tableau, Snowflake, Databricks).
- Experience with data transformation, data architecture, and data governance.
- Knowledge of advanced analytics and machine learning concepts, including predictive and prescriptive modeling.
- Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms and data engineering tools.
- Experience with data visualization and reporting tools, such as Tableau or Power BI.
Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise ELT (Extract, Load, Transform) strategy to ensure clean, structured, and business-ready data for downstream analytics.
- Collaborate with Vice President, Data Architecture and Infrastructure to ensure high availability, quality, and relevance of data assets for consumption.
- Own semantic layer design and data product definition in support of enterprise-grade analytics, advanced modeling, and data democratization across the business.
- Oversee development and deployment of predictive and prescriptive models (e.g., forecasting, recommendation systems, customer segmentation, optimization).
- Identify and prioritize high-impact machine learning use cases in collaboration with functional leaders.
- Establish best practices for experimentation, model governance, MLOps, and continuous improvement.
- Lead the creation of dashboards, reports, and interactive tools that drive strategic and operational decisions.
Other
- 15+ years’ experience in Analytics, Data Science, or Business Intelligence; 5+ years in a senior leadership role
- Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, required; Master’s Degree or Advanced Technical Degree, preferred
- Strong executive communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
- Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across multiple functions and locations
- Ability to build and lead a diverse, high-performing, results-oriented, and highly-engaged team.
