Sr. Manager, People Data Science
Adobe•San Jose, CA
•$161,700 - $303,300•Remote
About The Position
The Sr. Manager of People Data Science will lead and develop the data science function within the Employee Experience team. This role will report to the Head of People Analytics and will lead a team of data scientists to derive insights and recommendations that inform strategic people-related decisions.
Requirements
- 8+ years in applied data science (ideally People Analytics), with 3-5+ years in a leadership role
- Proficiency in SQL, Python, and/or R for querying, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling
- Experience with people data (survey, HRIS, behavioral) in an applied setting
- Expert knowledge of advanced statistical methods (e.g., causal inference, predictive modeling, HLM, network analysis, text/NLP, ML)
- Skill in influencing senior leaders through clear communication of complex insights
- Track record of establishing methodological standards or technical governance
- Ability to collaborate across functions and levels
- Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
- Commitment to ethical use of employee data, privacy, fairness, and responsible AI
Responsibilities
- Set the technical vision and quality bar for advanced analytics and AI across People Analytics
- Guide the team's methodological standards for data analysis, AI usage, and predictive modeling
- Scale insights through automation, tooling, and reusable frameworks
- Build predictive models to forecast workforce outcomes and inform people decisions
- Lead complex analytical deep dives that inform talent, culture, and organizational effectiveness decisions
- Automate insight extraction and recurring analyses (e.g., via Python or R)
- Partner with HR and business leaders to connect insights to goals and strategies
- Communicate recommendations to executives in ways that drive action
- Translate complexity into clarity for non-analytical partners
- Lead, develop, and mentor a team of data scientists, building capability in statistical methods and partner influence
- Foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and practical impact
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
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