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Head of Data Science and AI

Head of Data Science and AI

Global Payments, Inc.Atlanta, United States
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Responsibilities

  • Build & Lead the Data Science Organization
  • Refine and scale a world-class data science and AI function, including recruiting, mentoring, and developing a multidisciplinary team of data scientists, ML engineers, platform engineers, and product managers while fostering a culture of innovation and experimentation.
  • Define the vision, strategy, and roadmap for data science and AI initiatives aligned with Global Payments' business objectives.
  • Platform Strategy & Delivery
  • Architect and oversee the development of holistic AI platforms / solutions that leverage data science, advanced analytics, machine learning, generative AI, and automation.
  • Evaluate and implement leading data science and AI platforms to accelerate model development, deployment, and monitoring.
  • Build robust data pipelines, feature engineering workflows, and model management infrastructure to support scalable, production-grade AI solutions
  • GenAI Strategy : Build, Buy, Co-Create
  • Develop and execute a hybrid GenAI strategy, leveraging internal development, third-party solutions, and co-creation with strategic partners.
  • Drive the adoption of GenAI technologies, integrating them into existing products and creating new AI-powered offerings.
  • Business Partnership & Use Case Incubation
  • Establish an operating model to engage business units, incubate high-impact AI use cases, and operationalize solutions at scale.
  • Define and track success metrics for AI initiatives, ensuring measurable business oues and ROI.
  • Champion data-driven decision-making and embed analytics into business processes.
  • Partner with Data and AIernance teams to ensure all data science and AI initiatives adhere to industry standards for data privacy, security, and regulatorypliance.
  • Thought Leadership & External Engagement
  • Represent Global Payments in external forums, building relationships with technology partners, research institutions, and the broader AImunity.
  • Stay abreast of emerging trends in AI, ML, and GenAI, and translate them into actionable strategies for the business.

Required Experience & Skills :

  • 10+ years' leadership in data science, AI / ML, and analytics within fintech, payments, or related sectors.
  • Proven success building and scaling global data science teams and platforms.
  • Deep expertise in machine learning, generative AI, feature engineering, model design, MLOps, and cloud-based AI infrastructure.
  • Skilled at integrating data science applications into software products and working with data at scale and velocity.
  • Strong ability to translateplex technical concepts into business value.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management,munication, and influencing skills.
  • Track record of scaling high-impact AI use cases through buy / build strategies.
  • Effective player-coach : hands-on problem solver and team facilitator.
  • Experienced in attracting, developing, and retaining top talent.
  • Dynamic, forward-thinking leader with a bias for action, experimentation, and rapid execution.

    • Global Payments Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Global Payments provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. If you wish to request reasonable amodations related to applying for employment or provide feedback about the accessibility of this website, please contact jobs@globalpay. Job ID R0063782

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