About FedEx Dataworks
Born out of FedEx, a pioneer that ships nearly 20 million packages a day and manages endless threads of information, FedEx Dataworks is an organization rooted in connecting the physical and digital sides of our network to meet today's needs and address tomorrow's challenges. We are creating opportunities for FedEx, our customers, and the world at large by:
- Exploring and harnessing data to define and solve true problems
- Removing barriers between data sets to create new avenues of insight
- Building and iterating on solutions that generate value
- Acting as a change agent to advance curiosity and performance
At FedEx Dataworks, we are making supply chains work smarter for everyone.
Summary
A Data Science and Operations Research (DSOR) Enablement III is an experienced role focused on contributing to the integration of advanced analytics and operations research methodologies within the organization. They assist in optimizing business processes and decision-making by working with cross functional teams to identify and implement data-driven solutions that align with organizational objectives. With a good grasp of both business operations and technical methodologies, they offer support and share technical expertise with DSOR practitioners, aiding in the delivery of useful insights and solutions. They help to communicate DSOR initiatives effectively, ensuring that their contributions are aligned with value-driven outcomes.
This role requires familiarity with data science and operations research alongside business understanding to promote innovation and improvement within the enterprise, while staying aware of current advancements and aiding in the organization's strategy to utilize these capabilities effectively.
Job Description
- Assist in the development and implementation of the DSOR Enablement function, contributing to its strategic initiatives.
- Support DSOR initiatives by promoting data-driven solutions that enhance business processes.
- Provide support and assist in setting priorities for DSOR projects, ensuring effective execution from hypothesis to deliverable.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and continuous improvement.
- Support the design of user-centric products that align with business goals, enhancing decision-making.
- Clearly communicate DSOR concepts to stakeholders, supporting alignment with enterprise objectives.
- Monitor project progress and support accountability for project milestones, contributing to impactful solutions.
- Assist in the development and dissemination of best practices for the DSOR discipline.
Skills / Abilities
- Leadership and mentorship abilities within a team.
- Good project management skills and the ability to support a portfolio of projects.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with data science and operations research tools and methodologies.
- Leadership skills to support strategy and motivate team members.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, adaptable to various audiences.
- Effective decision-making skills, able to support project decisions.
- Facilitation skills, able to guide group discussions and gather feedback.
- Understanding of Agile, scrum, or other software development methodologies.
- Familiarity with program and/or product management disciplines.
Domicile Information
This position can be domiciled anywhere in the United States. The ability to work remotely within the United States may be available based on business need.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Data Science, Operations Research, Engineering, Business
Administration, Business Analytics, or related discipline. [Advanced degree preferred.]
Minimum Experience
Three to four (3 - 4) years of experience in working with teams in analytics, data science, operations
research, engineering or a related field, with demonstrated leadership in managing teams and executing
complex projects. Practitioner or practitioner-adjacent experience in analytics, data science, operations
research, or a related fields inclusive of prototyping and rapid experimentation
Preferred Qualifications: Pay Transparency: This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role across all potential locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the range is a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary for the lowest level to the current starting salary of the highest level. Actual starting pay would be determined by experience relative to the job, market level, pay at the location for this job and other job-related factors permitted by law. An employee may be eligible for additional pay, premiums, or bonus potential. The Company offers eligible employees health, vision and dental insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.
Pay: US Pay Range: $114,800 - $172,200
Additional Details: Application Criteria: Upload current copy of Resume (Microsoft Word or PDF format only) and answer job screening questionnaire by 9/12/2024.
FedEx Dataworks is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Dataworks does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. Further, Dataworks is prepared to make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the desired position, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact DataworksTalentAcquisition@corp.ds.fedex.com.