Senior Manager, Machine Learning

Senior Manager, Machine Learning

This role is eligible for our hybrid work model: Two days in-office.

At Priceline, we are at the forefront of innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technology to solve complex problems and drive business value. Our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement makes us a leader in our industry. We are seeking a talented Senior Manager, Machine Learning to join our dynamic team and lead our machine learning initiatives to new heights.

Why this job's a big deal:

The Senior Manager, Machine Learning will lead a team of skilled data scientists and machine learning engineers in developing integrated machine learning solutions deployed at scale. This role requires a deep understanding of machine learning algorithms, strong leadership skills, and a strategic mindset to drive innovation and operational excellence.

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  Leadership & Management:

  
  
  
  
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    Lead, mentor, and develop a team of machine learning engineers and data scientists.

    
    
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    Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team.

    
    
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    Provide technical guidance and support to team members.

    
    
  
  
  
  
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  Strategic Planning:

  
  
  
  
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    Identify opportunities to apply machine learning to solve business problems and drive innovation.

    
    
  
  
  
  
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  Project Management:

  
  
  
  
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    Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of machine learning projects, from ideation to deployment and monitoring.

    
    
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    Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

    
    
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    Manage project risks and communicate progress to stakeholders.

    
    
  
  
  
  
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  Technical Expertise:

  
  
  
  
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    Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models and algorithms.

    
    
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    Stay current with the latest advancements in machine learning and incorporate relevant techniques into the team's work.

    
    
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    Ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of machine learning systems.

    
    
  
  
  
  
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  Collaboration & Communication:

  
  
  
  
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    Work closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate machine learning solutions into products.

    
    
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    Communicate complex machine learning concepts and results to non-technical stakeholders.

    
    
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    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into machine learning solutions.

    
    
  
  
  
  

Who you are:

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  Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related field.

  
  
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  8+ years of experience in machine learning, data science, or a related field.

  
  
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  Proven track record of leading and managing high-performing teams.

  
  
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  Extensive experience in developing and deploying machine learning models in a production environment and data pipelines.

  
  
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  Proficiency in Python

  
  
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  Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms, statistical methods, data preprocessing techniques and experiment design.

  
  
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  Experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn.

  
  
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  Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and big data technologies (e.g., Spark).

  
  
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  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  
  
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  Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

  
  
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  Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

  
  
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  Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and continuous learning.

  
  
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  Illustrated history of living the Priceline values: Customer-focus, Innovation, Team-orientation, Accountability, and Trust.

  
  
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  Experience with Pricing Modeling and/or Experience in the Hotel or B2B space preferred but not required.

  
  
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