Data Science Manager

Just Eat Takeaway.com
London
2 days ago
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About this role

As a Data Science Manager for the Logistics online world, you will be responsible for developing well-engineered, robust, and high-quality data-driven solutions and platforms that drive optimization and strategic insights for our global logistics business. You will play a key role in shaping the vision and execution of data science initiatives, ensuring alignment with business needs and strategy.

  • Location: Berlin, London, or Amsterdam

  • Reporting to: Leadership team of the Product Logistics Data & Analytics team

These are some of the key ingredients to the role:

  • Team Leadership: Lead and coach a team of 10-15 highly talented data scientists and operations research scientists including team leads.

  • Technical Collaboration: Work alongside the machine learning manager to drive the development of scalable machine learning models and robust optimization algorithms to solve complex logistics challenges.

  • Stakeholder Management: Join the leadership team of the Product Logistics Data & Analytics team, understanding stakeholder needs and presenting potential solutions.

  • Cross-Functional Synergy: Collaborate closely with the product and engineering team leads to build and deploy machine learning and optimization services on our platform.

  • Culture of Innovation: Foster a culture of experimentation and innovation within the team, promoting best practices for model development, deployment, and monitoring.

  • KPI Ownership: Own and enhance key logistics KPIs, ensuring that our products move in a data-driven and target-oriented direction.

  • Communication: Present actionable insights through strong data visualization and clear communication, influencing the strategic direction of product logistics.

What will you bring to the table?

We're looking for a collaborative, proactive, flexible, and detail-oriented individual with a passion for innovation. Your technical toolkit should include:

  • Educational Background: A Master's or PhD degree in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Operational Research, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science.

  • Proven Experience: A proven track record of delivering data science and optimization solutions in a company environment.

  • Advanced Analytics: Proven experience applying advanced analytics techniques such as machine learning, optimization, and mathematical programming.

  • Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in programming languages like Python or Java, and experience working with cloud-based platforms like AWS / GCP.

  • Leadership Skills: Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage cross-functional and multi-cultural teams.

  • Project Management: Strong project management skills with the ability to influence, work effectively, and execute projects.

At JET, this is on the menu:

Our teams forge connections internally and work with some of the best-known brands on the planet, giving us truly international impact in a dynamic environment. Fun, fast-paced and supportive, the JET culture is about movement, growth and about celebrating every aspect of our JETers.

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