Senior Data Scientist

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About this opportunity:

In this role you will report to GFGO Data office - Head of Advanced AI & Automation and will be contributing to our efforts in both artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technologies, aligning with overall data strategy and business objectives. You will play a key leadership role in transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive business value. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across the organization to identify key business challenges, design and implement innovative data-driven solutions, and effectively communicate your findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

What you will do:

• Partner with business stakeholders to understand their needs, translate them into technical requirements, and develop data-driven solutions. 
• Communicate complex AI concepts to non-AI stakeholders (Data Domains, Enablers, etc.) and facilitate multi-functional collaboration.
• Establish and enforce data governance policies and procedures to ensure the ethical and responsible use of data in AI applications.
• Implement Objective Key Results to measure the performance and impact of AI and automation solutions & regularly report on the progress and success of AI initiatives to the Head of Data office. 
• Lead and manage complex data science projects from inception to deployment, ensuring successful delivery and impact on business objectives. 
• Develop, implement, and optimize machine learning models and algorithms to solve real-world business problems. 
• Perform data cleaning, wrangling, and transformation to ensure data quality and prepare it for analysis. 
• Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) to uncover hidden patterns, trends, and insights within data sets. 
• Develop clear and concise data visualizations to effectively communicate complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. 
• Stay up to date on the latest advancements in data science methodologies and tools, and actively seek opportunities to incorporate them into our practices. 
• Mentor and guide junior data scientists within the team, fostering a collaborative and learning environment.

The skills you bring:

• PhD in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field (or) master’s / bachelor’s degree with significant work experience. 
• Minimum 7+ years of experience as a Data Scientist or similar role. 
• Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering data science projects with tangible business impact. 
• Strong expertise in LLM, deep learning, machine learning algorithms (e.g., supervised learning, unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning) and statistical modelling. 
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, and familiarity with big data processing tools (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) is a plus. 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively translate complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience. 
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for applying data science techniques to solve real-world problems. 
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.