At Globe Life, we are committed to empowering our employees with the support and opportunities they need to succeed at every stage of their career. We take pride in fostering a caring and innovative culture that enables us to collectively grow and overcome challenges in a connected, collaborative, and mutually respectful environment that calls us to help Make Tomorrow Better.
Role Overview:
Could you be our next Sr. Director, Data Science? Globe Life is looking for a Sr. Director, Data Science to join the team!
In this role, you will be responsible for defining and executing enterprise-wide data science vision and strategy. This role leads a focused team of data science professionals with the mandate to scale the function as business needs evolve. The position collaborates closely with executive leadership across business units to identify high-impact opportunities and deliver measurable business value through innovative data science solutions. This role has significant organizational visibility and plays a key part in shaping data-driven strategic initiatives across the enterprise.
This is a hybrid position located in McKinney, Texas (WFH Monday & Friday, In Office Tuesday-Thursday).
What You Will Do:
- Develop and executes data science strategy aligned with business objectives and growth opportunities.
- Partner with executives to identify and prioritize high-impact data science initiatives.
- Establish data science standards, governance frameworks, and best practices for organizational scaling.
- Lead strategic planning for team growth and capability expansion based on business needs.
- Build and lead a high-performing data science team with plans for strategic expansion.
- Develop organizational capability through strategic hiring, mentoring, and professional development.
- Establish centers of excellence and promote knowledge sharing across data science communities.
- Foster innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the data science function.
- Drive advanced analytics initiatives including predictive modeling, machine learning, and automated decision systems.
- Establish key performance indicators to measure business impact and ROI of data science investments.
- Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies and methodologies to maintain competitive advantage.
- Oversee development of scalable analytics solutions that can grow with organizational needs.
- Serve as primary data science advisor to executive leadership team across business functions.
- Collaborate with business unit leaders to translate strategic objectives into actionable roadmaps.
- Manage stakeholder and partner relationships to drive innovation and capability development.
- Communicate complex technical concepts and business impact to executive audiences.
What You Can Bring:
- Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or related quantitative field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in data science, analytics, or related fields with demonstrated business impact.
- 7+ years of leadership experience managing and developing data science teams.
- Proven track record of scaling data science functions and leading organizational growth initiatives.
- Strong strategic thinking and business acumen with ability to translate data insights into business strategy.
- Advanced leadership skills including team development, change management, and executive influence.
- Demonstrated expertise in building and scaling data science functions from foundational to enterprise levels.
- Deep expertise in advanced analytics, machine learning, and statistical modeling methodologies.
- Comprehensive understanding of data architecture, cloud platforms, and scalable analytics infrastructure.
- Strong knowledge of data governance, model risk management, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to present complex technical concepts to executive audiences.
- Strong business acumen including resource management, project prioritization, and strategic planning.
- Proven track record of driving measurable business outcomes and demonstrating ROI from data science investments.
Applicable To All Employees of Globe Life Family of Companies:
Reliable and predictable attendance of your assigned shift.
Ability to work full time and/or part time based on the position specifications.
How Globe Life Will Support You:
Looking to continue your career in an environment that values your contribution and invests in your growth? We've curated a benefits package that helps to ensure that you don’t just work, but thrive at Globe Life:
Competitive compensation designed to reflect your expertise and contribution.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans because your well-being is fundamental to your performance.
Robust life insurance benefits and retirement plans, including company-matched 401k and pension plan.
Paid holidays and time off to support a healthy work-life balance.
Parental leave to help our employees welcome their new additions.
Subsidized all-in-one subscriptions to support your fitness, mindfulness, nutrition, and sleep goals.
Company-paid counseling for assistance with mental health, stress management, and work-life balance.
Continued education reimbursement eligibility and company-paid FLMI and ICA courses to grow your career.
Discounted Texas Rangers tickets for a proud visit to Globe Life Field.
Opportunity awaits! Invest in your professional legacy, realize your path, and see the direct impact you can make in a workplace that celebrates and harnesses your unique talents and perspectives to their fullest potential. At Globe Life, your voice matters.
