Senior Manager - Data Science

Job Description : Job Summary :

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Data Science Manager to lead a team of data scientists and machine learning engineers in developing scalable AI/ML solutions.

The ideal candidate will drive data-driven decision-making, manage end-to-end analytics projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex business problems using advanced statistical and machine learning techniques.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and mentor a team of Data Scientists, ML Engineers, and Analysts.

• Design and implement machine learning models, predictive analytics solutions, and AI-driven products.

• Define data science strategy aligned with business objectives.

• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Business, and Leadership teams to identify data-driven opportunities.

• Oversee model development lifecycle including data collection, feature engineering, training, validation, deployment, and monitoring.

• Drive experimentation, A/B testing, forecasting, recommendation systems, and optimization initiatives.

• Ensure scalability, reliability, and performance of ML models in production environments.

• Present analytical insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders and executive leadership.

• Establish best practices for data governance, model validation, and MLOps processes.

• Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI, Generative AI, Deep Learning, and data technologies.

Required Skills :

• Strong expertise in Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, and Predictive Analytics.

• Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and data science libraries/frameworks.

• Experience with Deep Learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.

• Knowledge of NLP, Computer Vision, Time Series Forecasting, or Recommendation Systems.

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

• Experience in big data technologies like Spark, Hadoop, or Databricks.

• Strong understanding of MLOps, CI/CD pipelines, and model deployment strategies.

• Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills.

• Strong business acumen and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field.

• PhD is a plus.