Overview

A reputable Social Business is  looking for a strong and motivated Data Science Team Lead to lead all Data Science projects. You will lead a dynamic, services based team in a client oriented organisation that is passionate about customer experience.

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What You Will Do

1. Lead all data science projects and analytical experiments.
2. Modelling and automation of complex business relationships (e.g. optimization of logistical processes).
3. Define and build analytical models, test hypothesis, and implement prototypes using advanced statistical and Machine Learning techniques.
4. Contribute to the development of innovative solutions.
5. Ability to lead a diverse team, to interact with international clients with diplomacy and tact and to deliver projects on time.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Competences

• Minimum of First Degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Science/Physics/Economics/related field.
• A minimum of 5 years working experience in the Analytics or related area.
• Strong knowledge of mathematical modeling is highly desirable.
• Very good knowledge of at least one of the following is required: Python, R or Java.
• Understanding of optimization and data mining methods.
• Experience with methods of agile product development is desirable but not required.
• Ability to understand complex issues and scenarios in detail to analyze the findings of a non-technical audience to present course.
• Project Management experience would be a huge plus.