Senior Manager (Data Science) (London Area)

Nicholson Glover
London
10 months ago
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We are working on an exciting opportunity with a well-established data consultancy, that is hiring for a Senior Manager (Data Science).


The Company


This firm is a strategic analytics consultancy that combines AI, data science, and commercial insight. They specialise in developing advanced analytics solutions for clients in industries such as finance, retail, private equity, public sector, etc.


The Role


As the Senior Manager (Data Science), you will lead a team of data scientists and analysts to develop data-driven solutions that drive business decisions and strategic initiatives.


This role will be heavy on the client-facing side, where you will oversee the end-to-end data science lifecycle, from scoping out client needs to deploying ML models.


The Candidate


Key attributes of the suitable Senior Manager (Data Science) include:


  • At least 5+ years of commercial data science experience
  • Experience within consulting, especially in sectors like Financial Services, Retail, Tech, Public Sector, etc.
  • Strong communication skills with experience in dealing with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

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