AI Program Manager Jobs in California

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What will you do?

A day in the life of a Senior Program Manager, AI Studio at VF looks a little like this.

Apply advanced data science methods to solve business problems, generate actionable insights, and support data-driven decision making. Partners with cross-functional teams develop analytical models, optimize processes, and translate complex data into business value.

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

Principal Accountabilities

Under general direction:

• Design, develop, and deploy statistical, predictive, and machine learning models to address business challenges.
• Analyze large, structured and unstructured datasets to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Collaborate with business, product, and technology teams to define analytical requirements and translate them into scalable solutions.
• Communicate findings and recommendations through clear visualizations, reports, and presentations.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and adherence to governance standards.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of analytics capabilities, methodologies, and best practices.
• Support the evaluation and implementation of emerging data science tools and technologies.

Knowledge & Application

• Applies advanced knowledge of data science principles, methodologies, and industry practices.
• Integrates information from multiple sources to solve complex business problems.
• Evaluates data limitations and recommends appropriate analytical approaches.
• Serves as a subject matter resource within the function.

Problem Solving

• Uses analytical judgment to address ambiguous or complex issues.
• Develops innovative solutions when data, requirements, or business conditions are incomplete.
• Identifies root causes, evaluates alternatives, and recommends practical actions.
• Anticipates future analytical needs and opportunities.

Interaction

• Partners effectively with technical and business stakeholders.
• Influences decisions through data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Adapts communication style to different audiences and levels of the organization.
• Builds alignment and drives adoption of analytical solutions.

Impact

• Directly contributes to operational, strategic, and business performance goals.
• Improves decision quality through actionable insights and predictive analytics.
• Supports functional and cross-functional initiatives through analytical expertise.

Accountability

• Responsible for delivering high-quality analytical outcomes within agreed timelines.
• Accountable for the accuracy, reliability, and business relevance of analytical solutions.
• Exercises judgment independently while escalating significant risks or issues when appropriate.

What do you need to succeed?

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 5+ years of experience and professional achievements.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Typically 5+ years of experience in data science, advanced analytics, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and machine learning techniques.
• Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and data visualization tools.
• Experience working with cloud-based data platforms and large-scale datasets.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

Hiring Range:

Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

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Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

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