Data Science Manager III

ABOUT onX We’re a team of builders, adventurers, and risk takers using technology to help people confidently explore the outdoors. Driven by our mission to awaken the adventurer inside everyone, we build products that optimize every outdoor experience and inspire confidence to get out and go further. We’re a high-growth tech company. The pace is fast, the work takes grit, and ambiguity is part of the job. As the world changes around us, we adapt - continuously evolving how we build, prioritize, and deliver. Our business moves quickly, and there’s real opportunity to shape what we build next. Each of our verticals - Hunt, Offroad, Backcountry, and Fish - is at a different stage of maturity, which means the challenges you encounter and the impact you have will vary depending on where you sit and what the business needs most. We operate with an experimentation mindset, continually iterating and improving how we solve problems. We expect our people to use the latest tooling, including AI, thoughtfully and responsibly, pairing human judgment with technology to increase quality, speed, and impact. Our impact comes to life through the products we build, in the stories of our customers, and in our growing commitment to land stewardship and recreational access. WHAT YOU WILL DO We're looking for an accomplished Data Science Manager to lead our data science team in delivering high-impact analytics and machine learning solutions across the business. You'll oversee a high performing team driving predictive modeling, customer insights, operational optimization, and product innovation using our rich datasets on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Reporting directly to the VP of Data, you'll partner closely with product, engineering, and business leaders to translate data into actionable strategies. This role emphasizes strong people leadership, agile delivery, and the ability to communicate complex insights simply to non-technical executives. Experience with geospatial data is a plus but not required—we value broad data science expertise on modern cloud infrastructure. As an onX Data Science Manager, your essential job duties and responsibilities will look like: Lead and mentor a team of 3 data scientists and ML engineers, focusing on technical guidance, career growth, and performance management. Define and prioritize the data science roadmap, aligning projects with company goals across customer behavior modeling, forecasting, recommendation systems, and operational efficiency. Oversee the design, development, and production deployment of advanced machine learning models and analytical solutions at scale. Partner with stakeholders across product, engineering, and business teams to identify high-value opportunities and deliver measurable impact through data. Promote best practices in data governance, model validation, and MLOps on GCP to ensure reliable, scalable solutions. Drive agile ways of working: backlog refinement, sprint planning, and rapid iteration to accelerate business value. Present insights and recommendations to executive leadership through clear storytelling, visualizations, and executive-friendly summaries. Keep the team up to date on GCP innovations (e.g., Vertex AI, BigQuery ML) and emerging data science trends. WHAT YOU’LL BRING 8+ years in data science, machine learning, or advanced analytics, with at least 3 years managing technical teams. Proven track record of delivering business impact through data science in a product-driven tech environment. Hands-on expertise with GCP data and ML services: BigQuery , Vertex AI , Dataflow , BigQuery ML , and related tools. Strong proficiency in Python, Spark, SQL, and common data science libraries (pandas, scikit-learn, TensorFlow/PyTorch, etc.). Demonstrated ability to explain technical concepts and results clearly to non-technical audiences. Experience operating in agile environments with cross-functional collaboration. ADDED BONUSES Though not required, we ... (truncated, view full listing at source)