Data Science Manager, Supply

Lime is the largest global shared micromobility business, operating in close to 30 countries across five continents. We’re on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Our electric bikes and scooters have powered more than one billion rides in cities around the world. Named a 2025 Time 100 Most Influential Company, Lime continues to set the pace for shared micromobility globally, spurring a new generation of clean alternatives to car ownership.

Lime is seeking a Data Science Manager to lead the Data Science and Analytics - Supply team in enhancing vehicle positioning, demand forecasting, and fleet health. This role will drive data science initiatives that optimize vehicle supply, rider experience, and operational efficiency through machine learning, optimization, and experimentation.

As a key leader, you will work cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Operations, ensuring Lime's fleet is positioned where and when riders need it most. Your team will play a central role in Lime’s fleet intelligence and operational strategies, focusing on demand forecasting, labor optimization, vehicle positioning, and hardware innovation.

The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader with experience in machine learning, causal inference, and optimization, who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and mentor a team of data scientists, providing technical guidance and career development support.

• Own the data science roadmap for supply, focusing on demand forecasting, positioning system optimization, fleet health, and hardware innovations.

• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams to design and test data-driven deployment and labor pricing strategies.

• Develop and deploy machine learning and optimization models to enhance vehicle positioning, routing, and operational efficiency.

• Define and track key performance metrics, including vehicle positioning success, labor efficiency, and hardware competitiveness.

• Oversee A/B testing and causal inference analyses to refine and validate supply-side optimizations.

• Advocate for a data-driven culture, ensuring insights are effectively communicated to stakeholders, including senior leadership.

About You

• 5+ years of industry experience in data science, with at least 1+ year of leadership experience (managing or mentoring data scientists).

• MS or PhD in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Operations Research, or a related field.

• Experience leading complex, cross-functional projects, and collaborating with engineering, operations, and product teams.

• Ability to translate complex data science concepts into actionable business insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Deep expertise in forecasting, optimization, and machine learning 

• Strong proficiency in SQL and Python, with experience in data analysis, machine learning, and automation.

• Strong experimentation skills – experience in A/B testing, causal inference, and experimental design to inform product and operational decisions.

Preferred Experience:

• 3+ years of leadership experience 

• Experience with spatial-temporal demand forecasting, routing problems, or supply chain optimization.

• Experience in building data pipelines, automating workflows, and working with ML infrastructure (e.g., SageMaker, Airflow, DBT).

U.S. Based Candidate - What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: A choice of medical, dental, and vision plans, with Lime covering 100% of the employee-only premium for many plans. We also provide company-paid life and disability insurance and company-funded mental health benefits.

• Financial & Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with both pre-tax and Roth options, and access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) with a monthly company contribution.

• Family & Fertility Support: Paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents, plus fertility and family-forming benefits.

• Time Off & Flexibility: Flexible vacation policy for exempt employees, paid sick time, and a calendar of paid company holidays.

• Unique Lime Perks: Complimentary use of Lime vehicles in participating cities, a monthly phone allowance, dedicated learning and development days, and access to perks including One Medical, Wellhub, and Headspace.

Note: Benefits and perks vary depending on role, location, and plan eligibility.

Annual performance bonus, equity and benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, depending on the position offered. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the candidate’s location of residence, the successful candidate's skills, experience and other qualifications. In addition to base salary, some roles may be eligible for a variable performance-bonus based on a combination of company performance, employee performance, and management discretion.

Lime considers all qualified applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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If you want to make an impact, Lime is the place for you. Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? If this role excites you we encourage you to apply. Explore all opportunities on our career page.

Lime is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to building and developing a team that reflects a wider range of backgrounds, abilities, identities, and experiences. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please email [email protected] for assistance.