Senior Manager - Data Science

As a Senior Manager inthe Data Science team at Simon Kucher, you will be anintegral part of the project teams working to drive top-line growth for ourclients. You will be responsible for:

Leadership and Strategy

• Lead and expand the Advanced Analytics team, managing a group of data scientists, analysts, and data engineers
• Develop and execute a clear analytics strategy aligned with the company’s objectives, focusing on customer journey optimization
• Advocate for data-driven decision making across the organization, enhancing data literacy at all levels

Analyticsand Insights

• Oversee the design and deployment of sophisticated analytics models to deepen understanding of pricing response, customer behaviors and business dynamics
• Implement advanced machine learning and statistical techniques to predict trends and improve operational efficiencies
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders for strategic decisions

Collaborationand Influence

• Work closely across all industries to support analytics activities into all facets of the business
• Support client IT teams to embed and enhance data architecture and data warehousing, ensuring delivery of robust, scalable solutions

Performanceand Reporting

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and report on the impacts of analytics initiatives
• Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of data tools and methodologies, recommending improvements when necessary

• Degree in a quantitative field, such as computer science, engineering, statistics, operational research, data science, or equivalent experience
• Significant experience in advanced analytics and data science, working in a commercial application or in consulting
• Strong programming skills in Python
• Experience in developing ML or statistical models in the field of pricing (e.g. price elasticity modelling, revenue management, dynamic pricing)
• Experience applying advanced analytics and Machine Learning to solve business problems
• Experience with data visualization software (e.g. Tableau, PowerBI)
• Experience in data management software (e.g. SQL, Snowflake, Databricks)
• Open to learning new technologies and strategies to always stay up to date
• Motivation to build high performing teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to simply and concisely explain complex analytical topics
• Entrepreneurial spirit—we are a fast-growing team with vast opportunities for growth

In addition, these areas of knowledge andexperience would really make your application stand out:

• Implementation experience with Machine Learning models, and emerging state of the art large language models would be an advantage
• Knowledge of cloud-based solutions on any of the large providers (Azure, GCP or AWS)
• Familiarity with collaborative software tools (Git, Jira, etc.)
• Knowledge of with user interface applications (React, Java-script, etc.)
• Domain expertise in pricing, demand forecasting, or time-series modelling would be an advantage

• Work within a corporate culture defined by our entrepreneurial spirit, openness, and integrity
• Broaden your perspective with our extensive training curriculum and learning opportunities
• Push your development with support from our holistic feedback and development processes
• Hybrid work, mixing your work location between our London office, client sites, and the option to remote work for an element of your time
• Enjoy our range of benefits and our focus on your wellbeing