Location
Oshawa, ON | Canada
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Job Description
Summary General Motors Canada Strategy & Business Planning team partners with key business stakeholders across the enterprise to solve important problems that deliver significant growth & productivity. We are currently looking for the best and brightest talent who have a passion for innovation, artificial intelligence and new business development. The focus on this position will be to maximize contributions to the whole organization.
Hybrid: This position will be located onsite three days per week between sites at either Markham or Oshawa Ontario. Travel will be on an as needed basis in this role.
Job Description The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional business leaders and help to define the AI roadmap for GM Canada. They will be responsible for development and deployment of AI/ML models within the company. The successful candidate will report to the Director of Strategy & Planning and will have regular interaction with the Senior Leadership Team. The Manager will have ownership and accountability for driving a data-driven culture, project portfolio, intellectual property ideation, project execution, technology insertion and customer adoption.
Core Responsibilities - Oversight and accountability for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Initiatives, project deliverables, and development of an AI/ML Strategy Innovation Roadmap
- Execute and supervise the development of analytics models to improve existing enterprise business methods and processes
- Work cross-functionally with business teams to develop AI Innovation strategies. Analyze large datasets to extract actionable insights and patterns that drive business decisions.
- Identify high value analytic opportunities, and manage project from creation to completion
- Communicate findings and results to technical and non-technical stakeholders through visualizations, reports, and presentations.
- Exemplify corporate values and drive a culture of accountability, innovation, and change. Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation
- Future expansion of role expected to include People and Technical Leadership
Additional Job Description Required Skills and Experience - Bachelor/Master's/Ph.D. degree of Computer Science/Engineering, Math degree or equivalent
- 7+ years as a Data Scientist with 3+ years managing highly focused technical teams
- Capable of leading teams to translate business questions into experiments, analyses or applied modeling initiatives.
- Product Management Experience of data science projects and automation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a deep understanding of mathematical modeling and deterministic and stochastic optimization techniques
- Proficiency in Python along with experience in other programming languages such as Java, or C++ for algorithm development and implementation with a strong understanding of OOP.
- Experience with optimization libraries (e.g., CPLEX, Gurobi, OR-Tools, CasADi, Pymoo, PySwarms) for solving large-scale discrete and continuous multicriteria constrained optimization problems.
- Experience in designing end-to-end optimization systems
- Demonstrated knowledge of algorithms and data structure
- Familiarity with DevOps principles
- Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and optimally with cross-functional teams, local and remote and to present findings
Preferred Skills and Experience - Experience supporting Sales, Marketing and/or Finance functions
- Experience in relevant machine learning areas such as large language models (LLMs) as optimizers, amortized optimization, and contextual multi-armed bandits
- Hands-on experience using least one machine learning framework
- Experience with data tools and ecosystems (Hive, Spark, etc.).
- Experience using SQL/NoSQL and knowledge in database management
- Track record of technical creativity and development of intellectual property
- Knowledge of Innovation Theory, processes and methods
- Experience in developing Centers of Expertise and Technology Roadmaps
- Experiences with customer centric design, Design Thinking and agile/SAFe methodologies
About GM Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Diversity Information General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada, please advise if you require accommodation. General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
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