Position Overview:
A global technology business is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager of Data Science to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in search and recommendation systems. As a Data Science Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leveraging data-driven insights to enhance user experiences, optimize business processes, and drive strategic decision-making across our global platform. You will be a hands-on technical leader while scaling this growing team.
Bonus points for experience in ecommerce, retail, marketplaces, or a related field.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., MS, PhD) preferred.
- Proven track record of 5+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or related roles, with a focus on ecommerce, marketplaces, or similar domains.
- Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, as well as experience with data manipulation, analysis, and visualization libraries (e.g., pandas, NumPy).
- Demonstrated expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing search and recommendation algorithms, leveraging techniques such as collaborative filtering, content-based filtering, and deep learning.
- Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Hive) and distributed computing frameworks for processing and analyzing large-scale data sets.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization.
- Strong leadership qualities, with a proven ability to inspire and motivate teams, drive results, and foster a culture of excellence and innovation.
- Passion for leveraging data science and analytics to drive business impact and solve real-world problems in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
