Lead Data & BI Scientist
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions
Senior data science & BI lead driving insights, models and analytics across business functions.
21 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Downers Grove, IL
Office Full-Time
Company Size
2,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Water Solutions
Plumbing
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Manufacturing
Installation
Sector Specialisms
Education
Healthcare
Hospitality
Multifamily
Municipal
Office
Retail
Commercial
Role
What you would be doing
predictive modeling
machine learning
data governance
bi evaluation
data visualization
snowflake
- Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of continuous learning.
- Translate complex data into actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
- Define and implement data science processes, tools, and governance frameworks.
- Provide training and change management support for new tools and processes.
- Design, build and validate predictive models, machine learning algorithms and statistical analyses.
- Manages Complexity – Making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
- Manage analytics projects from inception to delivery.
- Evaluate and recommend BI platforms and data science tools.
- Stay current with emerging technologies like agentic analytics and AI-driven insights.
- Plans & Aligns – Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
- Lead the establishment of a data science center of excellence.
- Partner with business leaders to identify high-impact opportunities and form hypotheses.
- Present findings and recommendations to leadership in a clear, impactful manner.
- Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Utilize tools such as Tableau, Power BI, OBIEE/OAC, Snowflake, SQL, R, Python, and data catalogs.
What you bring
bachelor
tableau
snowflake
python
machine learning
leadership
- Bachelor degree required, in a quantitative field such as engineering, mathematics, science, and/or MIS. Master degree preferred
- Strong understanding and experience with analytics tool such as Tableau and OBIEE/OAC (or similar tools) for reporting and visualization, Snowflake for data storage, data modeling, data prep or ETL tools, R or Python, SQL, and data catalogs.
- Deep experience applying data science to solve problems in at least one of the following areas is required. Experience in multiple areas is preferred: marketing, manufacturing, pricing, logistics, sourcing, and sales.
- 10+ years of overall work experience
- 7+ years of experience in data science and statistical analysis
- Working knowledge of and proven experience applying project management tools
- Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
- Strong communication (verbal, written) skills, and ability to work with all levels of the organization effectively
- High degree of creativity and latitude is expected
- Ability to lead and mentor the work of others
- Demonstrate ROI and business value from analytics initiatives.
- Strong understanding and experience with multiple statistical and quantitative models and techniques such as (but not limited to) those used for predictive analytics, machine learning, AI, linear models and optimization, clustering, and decision tree.
- Strong analytical skills
- Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Annual Bonus Eligibility
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!
- Matching Gift Program
- Competitive Salary
- Educational Reimbursement
- Matching 401(k) Contribution
- Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
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Company
Overview
$50 Million
Synergy Value
Targeting $50 million in synergies from the merger, driving strategic growth and efficiency.
Billions Reduced
Plastic Bottle Impact
Reducing billions of single-use plastic bottles, contributing to environmental sustainability efforts.
- Headquartered in Milwaukee, weaving product portfolios from sensor-based faucets and filtered bottle fillers into turnkey building solutions.
- Financially backed as a pure-play water business, publicly traded on NYSE: ZWS, focused on doubling scale and maximizing opportunities.
- Typical projects include outfitting hospitals with hygienic flushing systems, schools with lead-reducing hydration stations, and commercial campuses with low-flow plumbing.
- Specialized in water safety, quality, hygiene, flow control, and conservation across healthcare, education, municipal, industrial, residential, and government sectors.
- Offers a suite of branded solutions, including Zurn, Elkay, Hadrian partitions, and World Dryer hand dryers, showcasing vertical integration from toilets to hand-drying.
- Continuous Improvement
- Integrity in Everything We Do
- Customer First
- Culture of Winning
- Total Associate Engagement
- Do the Right Thing
38% GHG Reduction
Carbon Emissions Intensity
Achieved a 38% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 GHG intensity since 2021, with a target to reach 50% by 2030.
64.4% Waste Recycled
Operational Waste Management
Recycled or reused 64.4% of operational waste during 2024.
32.5B Water Saved
Water Conservation
Saved 32.5 billion gallons of water and prevented 19 billion single-use plastic bottles in 2024.
86% Sustainable Revenue
Sustainable Products
86% of revenue generated from sustainable-attribute products, exceeding the 75% target.
- Maintained less than 1% hazardous waste; landfill waste reduced by 6.5% in 2024
- Validated roadmap to zero-waste-to-landfill at 5 facilities by 2030
- Invested $74 million in R&D in sustainability (goal: $90 million by 2025)
- Net-zero target: 50% reduction in GHG intensity by 2030 (Scope 1 & 2)
8% by 2025
Supplier Diversity Goal
Aim to achieve 8% supplier diversity spend by 2025, currently at 5.6% in 2024.
- Built DEI strategy on pillars: Inclusion; Recruitment & Development; Community outreach
- Established ERGs: Black; AAPI; Latinx; Women; Veterans; LGBTQ+; Early Career
- Women‑focused leadership programs and support via Women ERG
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