Data Science Manager (London Area)

Burns Sheehan
London
9 months ago
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Data Science Manager - £110,000 - £130,000 + Bonus - circa 2 days in London


Role: Data Science Manager

Scope: Take over Data Science team and lead the entirety of Data Science in the business and identify areas where Data Science & AI can add value - with a specific emphasis on pricing

Location: Central London - circa 2 days per week

Salary: £110,000 - £130,000 + bonus DOE

Progression: Potential to become Head of Data Science upon proving value of DS in the org

Ownership: PE Owned


One of our most established clients are looking for a Data Science Manager to come on board and take over their entire Data Science function.


As a Data Science Manager you will not only be responsible for building & growing the Data Science function but you will also be working closely with the C-Suite and the Private Equity partners, given their interest in this space and therefore investment.


You will need to have some pricing experience but outside of that, you could have experience across search / recommendations / personalisation / LLMs etc as there is so much value you could bring and opportunity for you as a Data Science Manager to put your mark on the business.


If this Data Science Manager role sounds like you, we need to see the following:

  • Pricing Experience
  • Leadership background in managing people
  • Background in a range of Data Science techniques and areas
  • Brilliant communication skills and stakeholder management
  • A background as a Data Scientist within a Product Led business
  • E-commerce / Marketplace experience as a plus
  • Still technically adept with Machine Learning & the Data Science tool kit although this role is more commercial


If this Data Science Manager role sounds like you, please do apply now for immediate consideration.


Data Science Manager - £110,000 - £130,000 + Bonus - circa 2 days in London

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