Manager - Data Science Product (Retail Commercial)

The Manager - Data Science Product plays a crucial role in developing and delivering the product vision and roadmap in collaboration with product developers, data engineers, and data analysts at Majid Al Futtaim Retail. The focus is on spearheading the Advanced Analytics transformation within the organization. As part of the Retail Analytics Unit, the Manager will contribute to building and developing the analytics talent necessary to support the advanced analytics agenda. Team members are encouraged to shape the unit's trajectory and bring their ideas to life. The Manager will be instrumental in enhancing the Advanced Analytics value proposition in alignment with Majid Al Futtaim's digital and non-digital objectives. Responsibilities include designing, testing, and implementing data models, developing methodologies to estimate business value and track solution adoption, leveraging quantitative analysis expertise to build high-quality statistical models, and enhancing algorithms for structured/unstructured Retail Analytics problems. The Manager will lead the development of scalable models, validate and optimize model performance, run experiments to assess results, and develop impact measurement frameworks. Additionally, they will ideate and develop proof of concepts for new analytics initiatives, focusing on customer-centric approaches and optimizing user experience and business operations. Coordination and communication are essential aspects of the role, involving acting as a thought partner to the analytics team and key stakeholders, liaising with the product team, ensuring regular information exchange with stakeholders, and contributing to presentations on advanced analytics and performance. The Manager will also build relationships with key personnel, collaborate with stakeholders to ensure clarity on specifications, and support the development of policies and procedures for the Retail Analytics Unit. Furthermore, the Manager will be responsible for preparing business presentations and reports, conducting audits of processes and databases, and supporting the development and implementation of relevant policies and procedures. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in an IT-related field or Computer Engineering, with a preference for a Master's Degree in a similar field. The ideal candidate should have 5-8 years of experience in a senior Data Scientist role, preferably within the Retail/FMCG sector, along with expertise in visualization tools, programming languages, algorithm/modeling techniques, machine learning model deployment, and data visualization software. In summary, the Manager - Data Science Product at Majid Al Futtaim Retail will lead the development and delivery of the product vision and roadmap, contribute to the organization's Advanced Analytics transformation, and play a key role in enhancing the Advanced Analytics value proposition in alignment with long-term objectives. The role involves a diverse set of responsibilities, including designing data models, developing methodologies, leading solution development processes, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive business objectives and maintain strong partnerships.,