JMP, a subsidiary of SAS, is committed to empowering scientists and engineers via our world-class family of statistical software products. For over 35 years, JMP has enabled customers to speed new drugs to market, to design better products and processes, and to figure out how to restore ecosystems. Advancements are made when brilliant people use JMP statistical discovery software to see what they’ve not seen before. If you are a problem solver, a connector, and someone who enjoys helping others, then you might just be the next person to join this dynamic, growing, and global team.

About the job:

As Manager, Statistical Modeling, you will manage the research and development of a portfolio of JMP statistical modeling capabilities including linear and nonlinear statistical models, linear and generalized linear mixed models, structural equations modeling, variable selection, functional data analysis, and Bayesian optimization. You will balance the development of new features and tending of existing ones while maintaining high quality standards. You will facilitate collaboration and communication between your development team with other JMP R&D teams that test and document the software, write the documentation and coordinate with other development teams on joint initiatives. 

You will: 

• Contribute in a leadership/influencer role to the alignment of JMP R&D projects in coordination with JMP’s Product Management team. You will justify increased staffing, hiring and training of new and existing development staff to implement these goals.
• Prioritize and deliver feedback on projects that will have a broad impact, focusing on product quality, consistency, and usability by non-experts with scientific/engineering backgrounds.
• Ensure that projects are completed in a timely manner that aligns with our development cycle.
• Ensure that developers clearly communicate necessary product information to testing, documentation, and product management teams.
• Develop talent at all levels of expertise, with a special focus on ensuring information transfer from experienced developers to those early in their career.

Additional responsibilities:

• Ensure the continuity of our collaborative work culture that encourages open asking/answering of questions and seek/provide assistance throughout JMP without prompting.
• Empowering team members to operate independently or collaborate with each other as needed.

Required qualifications:

• PhD in Statistics or a related data analysis oriented quantitative discipline.
• At least 10 years of experience working in a commercial software development environment.
• At least 3 years of experience in either a management, team lead, or mentoring role in an R&D capacity.
• A flexible and facilitative leadership style suitable for delivering the best results from an experienced team of technical experts.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills as evidenced by refereed journal publications and conference presentations.
• Research level mastery of at least one of the following areas: linear statistical models, mixed models, generalized linear models, nonlinear regression.
• Ability to comprehend the details of complex system software.
• Stays current with upcoming and maturing technologies within JMP and across the industry.
• Ability to present or demonstrate software to users, internal experts, and at conferences in a way that demonstrates value, highlighting technological and functional benefits.
• Demonstrated mastery of at least two of the following programming languages: JSL, SAS, python, R, Matlab, C, or C++.

World-class benefits  

Highlights include...

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
• Medical plan options include:
  • PPO with low annual deductible and copays.
  • HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS (no access to on-site health care center).
• Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that’s free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan. There's a pharmacy too! Not local to HQ? The pharmacy will ship prescriptions for no additional charge!
• An industry-leading 401k plan.
• Tuition Assistance Program and programs and resources to support your development
• Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
• Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days.
• Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees.

You are welcome here.

At SAS and JMP, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our inclusive workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers.

 Additional Information:

JMP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights. 

Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications. Resumes may be considered in the order they are received. JMP employees performing certain job functions may require access to technology or software subject to export or import regulations. To comply with these regulations, JMP may obtain nationality or citizenship information from applicants for employment. JMP collects this information solely for trade law compliance purposes and does not use it to discriminate unfairly in the hiring process.

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

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