Principal Data Scientist

NOV • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Principal Demand Planning & Supply Chain Data Analytics About NOV NOV is a leading provider of technology, equipment, and services to the global oil and gas industry, supporting customers across the full lifecycle of drilling, completion, and production operations. Since 1862, NOV has driven innovation to improve cost efficiency, safety, and environmental performance. We continue to raise the standard for reliable, high-performance solutions that power the industry—and the world. NOV Rig Technologies designs, builds, and supports some of the most advanced drilling solutions globally. Learn more: https://www.nov.com/about/our-company-structure/rig Position Overview We are seeking a highly technical, hands-on leader in data analytics and engineering with deep expertise in Python, SQL, and modern data platforms. This role focuses on delivering scalable, production-grade analytics solutions that drive measurable impact across manufacturing and supply chain operations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or data engineering within manufacturing and/or supply chain environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Analytics, Science, Engineering, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience with ERP data and operational processes (order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, demand-to-deliver)
• Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL , including large-scale data processing
• Deep experience with Snowflake as a data platform
• Expertise in data visualization and dashboarding (Power BI, Sigma, QlikView, Streamlit)
• Experience deploying enterprise-scale solutions in cloud environments
• Proficiency with visualization libraries (e.g., Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines , GitHub automation, and version control best practices
• Ability to manage end-to-end development lifecycles , including promotion across environments
• Experience building containerized, scalable applications with secure API integrations
• Strong understanding of TDD, deployment safety, and rollback strategies
• Proven ability to deliver measurable business impact and ROI
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to engage executive-level stakeholders
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across multiple geographies

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy advanced analytics solutions using Python and Snowflake SQL
• Design and manage Snowflake architecture , including environment promotion (dev/test/prod)
• Build interactive dashboards and applications (Power BI, Sigma, QlikView, Streamlit)
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and automate workflows using GitHub
• Develop and deploy cloud-native, containerized applications
• Design secure APIs and service-account-based architectures
• Apply test-driven development (TDD) and implement robust rollback strategies
• Perform large-scale data modeling, transformation, and wrangling across relational systems
• Leverage deep understanding of ERP/MRP systems and data models
• Translate and optimize core operational workflows: Order-to-Cash Procure-to-Pay Demand-to-Deliver
• Drive improvements across enterprise-scale manufacturing and supply chain processes
• Translate business needs into scalable technical solutions—and technical outcomes into business value
• Deliver ROI-driven analytics that influence strategic decisions
• Communicate effectively with executive stakeholders
• Lead and collaborate across cross-functional, global teams
• Demonstrate measurable business impact through data-driven initiatives

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
• Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Coverage options for just yourself as an eligible employee start at as little as $40 per pay period (bi-weekly), and plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) start at $150.50 per pay period (bi-weekly).
• Starting in 2026, FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
• FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
• FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
• All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
• All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees