At Aristocrat, we are passionate about bringing happiness to life through the power of play. As a world leader in gaming content and technology, we strive to build outstanding experiences for our customers and players. The Vice President, Data Science defines and delivers Aristocrat's enterprise Data Science strategy and builds a Data Science organization that delivers business impact through machine learning, statistical modeling, advanced analytics, and AI. As a member of the Enterprise Data & Analytics leadership team, this role partners with senior business and technology leaders to shape strategy, accelerate innovation, and enable data-driven decision making across the enterprise. What You'll Do

• Define and implement the enterprise Data Science strategy, roadmap, and operating model.
• Serve as the executive advisor on Data Science strategy, investments, risks, and emerging opportunities.
• Partner with executive leaders to identify, prioritize, and scale Data Science, machine learning, and AI opportunities that solve business problems, improve decision making, and create measurable business value and competitive advantage.
• Evaluate emerging Data Science, AI, and machine learning technologies, tools, and techniques, and establish a roadmap for adoption where they provide relevant business value.
• Lead, develop and grow a high-performing organization through multiple levels of leadership, including Directors, Managers, Data Scientists, and Machine Learning Engineers.
• Establish enterprise standards, governance, and operating principles for machine learning, statistical modeling, experimentation, optimization, decision science, and responsible AI.
• Define the enterprise strategy and architecture for model lifecycle management, including model development, deployment, monitoring, governance, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Architecture, Data Governance, Platform Engineering, and Analytics teams to ensure scalable and balanced delivery of Data Science capabilities.
• Drive enterprise adoption of advanced analytics and machine learning solutions that improve business outcomes and decision making.
• Establish frameworks to measure adoption, business impact, and value realization of Data Science investments.
• Shape an organization known for technical excellence, innovation, accountability, and continuous learning. What We're Looking For
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, AI, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Modeling, or related quantitative disciplines.
• Deep familiarity with gaming, digital product, media, or entertainment businesses preferred.
• Experience leading enterprise Data Science organizations through Directors, Managers, and senior technical leaders.
• Proven success building and scaling Data Science capabilities that enable production machine learning, AI, and advanced analytics solutions.
• Experience defining enterprise Data Science operating models, governance frameworks, and model lifecycle practices that support the scalable adoption of advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI.
• Experience evaluating emerging Data Science, AI, and machine learning technologies and converting innovation opportunities into practical business capabilities.
• Outstanding executive communication, partner influence, and organizational leadership skills, able to build strong partnerships across business and technology functions.
• Master's degree or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, or a related quantitative field preferred; equivalent experience will also be considered.

Why Aristocrat? Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We're a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play. We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity.

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• World Leader in Gaming Entertainment
• Robust benefits package
• Global career opportunities Our Values
• All about the Player
• Talent Unleashed
• Collective Brilliance
• Good Business Good Citizen Travel Expectations Up to 25% Pay Range $189,000 - $351,000 per year Our goal is to pay a market competitive salary focusing near the median of our pay ranges.

However, final offers for all positions will be based on several factors such as experience level, education, skills, work location, and internal pay equity. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching, more details available at https://atibenefits.com/. Additional Information At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.