Sr. Data Scientist, HICV Predictive Analytics

IHG•Atlanta, GA

6d•$119,000 - $155,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Data Scientist is a dedicated role supporting IHG’s strategic partnership with Holiday Inn Club Vacations (HICV), responsible for leading the design, development, deployment, and ongoing operation of predictive and prescriptive AI/ML models. Operating within a joint IHG–HICV delivery model, this role partners closely with business and technical stakeholders to deliver scalable, explainable, and production-ready solutions. The role leverages an iterative, test-and-learn methodology to continuously enhance model performance and drive measurable business impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., mathematics, statistics, data science), or equivalent relevant experience
5–8 years of data science experience with demonstrated delivery of business impact
Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL (including complex queries, stored procedures, and performance optimization)
Strong experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, XGBoost, TensorFlow, PyTorch; familiarity with LLM frameworks is a plus)
Experience deploying models in cloud environments (e.g., GCP AI Platform/Vertex AI, AWS SageMaker)
Expertise in causal inference, optimization techniques, and experimental design
Experience with MLOps frameworks, including model deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management
Strong understanding of business impact modeling (e.g., ROI, LTV, incrementality)
Solid grounding in statistical modeling (e.g., regression, time series, propensity modeling)
Strong feature engineering and data preparation practices
Strong problem-solving skills and business acumen
Ability to communicate complex analytical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Attention to detail with a focus on governance and documentation
Experience operating in cross-company or client-facing delivery models preferred

Nice To Haves

familiarity with LLM frameworks is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end development and lifecycle management of predictive and prescriptive AI/ML models, from design through deployment and continuous optimization.
Translate business objectives into scalable data science solutions, partnering with HICV stakeholders to improve key outcomes such as conversion, engagement, and activation.
Design and execute experimentation frameworks (e.g., A/B and multivariate testing) to evaluate impact and optimize performance against defined KPIs.
Operationalize models into production environments, enabling real-time and batch scoring, and integrating outputs into key workflows (e.g., contact center routing, survey targeting, package activation).
Ensure strong data governance, documentation, and model explainability, including clear definitions of inputs, features, methodologies, and outputs, while maintaining compliance with privacy and regulatory standards.
Collaborate within a joint IHG–HICV governance model, contributing to steering committee reviews, prioritization, and ongoing performance monitoring and enhancement.