Lead Data Scientist

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About Choreograph: A Leading WPP Media Brand

Choreograph is WPP’s global data products and technology company. We’re on a mission to transform marketing by building the fastest, most connected data platform that bridges marketing strategy to scaled activation.

We work with agencies and clients to transform the value of data by bringing together technology, data and analytics capabilities. We deliver this through the Open Media Studio, an AI-enabled media and data platform for the next era of advertising.

We’re endlessly curious. Our team of thinkers, builders, creators and problem solvers are over 1,000 strong, across 20 markets around the world.

Role Summary and Impact

Choreograph is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to join our EMEA Data Science team for our EMEA

Client engagements. This individual will be instrumental in the delivery of innovative data science

solutions, across the WPP Media client base. The ideal candidate is technical with the ability to

communicate the results of complex analyses to clients.

You will be responsible for helping deliver client data science projects, managing a small team, and

helping to ensure business value across multiple projects. You will also serve as a key partner to

internal, agency & client stakeholders, and help to expand and scale the offering of services we

provide to clients.

You are client-centric, an innovative problem solver, and always looking for creative approaches to

solve complex challenges. You thrive in collaborative environments, building strong relationships

across teams and aligning with common goals.

Skills and Experience

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growthand Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

Team Management

• Manage and mentor 2-3 data scientists
• Plan and organise the team across potentially several projects in parallel

Client and Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop strong relationships & become a trusted advisor with agency stakeholders & clientswhere relevant.

• Present technical solutions in a way that resonates with non-technical stakeholders,highlighting the business impact of data-driven insights.

Solutions Development

• Develop and deploy Data Science models & methods to deliver business value additivesolutions that are
  • Explicitly highly valued by the client(s) and key stakeholders
  • And/or successfully scaled & embraced as useful across multiple client entities

• Ensure any internally developed solutions meet both business and Client requirements, frominitial concept to final implementation.

Delivery Management

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with client and business

objectives

Innovation and Best Practices

• Identify and share best practices and learnings across client portfolios and regional teams,contributing to the continuous evolution of Choreograph’s Data Science capabilities withinservices.
• Support ethical AI practices and responsible data management, ensuring that all solutionsmeet the highest standards of transparency and accountability.
• Help design and develop innovative new client facing solutions or improve existing solutionsto drive higher efficiency and output quality.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with stakeholders to identify and deliver on data science opportunities that drivegrowth and optimize outcomes.

• Foster collaboration between technical and non-technical teams, ensuring alignment onproject goals and client objectives.

Thought Leadership

• Stay informed on emerging trends and technologies, continuously identifying opportunities toinnovate and enhance Choreograph’s service offerings to clients.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Experience in a role within data science, advanced analytics, or AI, ideally in aclient-facing, consultancy, or professional services environment.
• Demonstrable success in managing large-scale data science or analytics projects thatdeliver significant business impact.
• Demonstrated ability to balance long-term strategic goals with immediate client needs,driving both growth and operational excellence.
• Deep expertise in data science methodologies, including machine learning, statistica, modeling, predictive analytics, and data visualization. A strong proficiency in Python, R, orsimilar languages, along with experience in cloud-based data platforms like GCP, Azure, orAWS.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to manage andinfluence senior client stakeholders. Experience in explaining complex data science conceptsin business terms and helping clients adopt data-driven strategies.
• Experience managing complex, multi-faceted projects with competing deadlines. Expertisein Agile project management methodologies is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with a variety of machine learning frameworks (e.g., Scikit-Learn,TensorFlow, PyTorch etc.) and AutoML technologies (e.g., Datarobot, Dataiku). Experiencein deploying models at scale using cloud infrastructure is a plus.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire teams of data scientists, analysts, andengineers. A track record of developing team members and creating a high-performance

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location

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