Senior Data Scientist

About this opportunity:

In this role you will report to GFGO Data office – Head of Data & Analytics – Strategy & Engineering 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 &AI
• 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 5 to 12+ 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.
• Familiarity in developing and deploying E2E AI solutions in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• 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.