Team Leader - Analytics

Job Description

seeking a dynamic and experienced Team Leader to lead our team of analytics professionals. The ideal candidate will be hands-on with analytics tools and technologies, while also taking on team responsibilities such as mentoring and guiding team members. This role requires a strong technical background and excellent leadership skills. Job Description: Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage a team of analytics professionals, ensuring high performance and continuous development. Provide hands-on expertise in SQL, Tableau, Power BI, and Python to support team projects and client needs. Must have exposure and proven track record of solving and being hands on various modeling and data science problems. Mentor and guide team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Oversee the delivery of analytics projects, ensuring they meet client requirements and are completed on time. Collaborate with clients to understand their business needs and provide tailored analytics solutions. Develop and implement best practices for data analysis, visualization, and reporting. Monitor team performance and provide regular feedback and development opportunities. Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in analytics and data science. Key Skills and Qualifications: 5 to 7 years of experience in data analysis, reporting, and visualization and AI/ML and modeling. Proven experience in a leadership role within an analytics team. Strong proficiency in SQL, Tableau, Power BI, and Python. Strong knowledge of GCP/SQL/Snowflake services and tools, advanced SQL skills for complex query writing and optimization preferred. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with proven ability to solve open-ended questions and handle ad-hoc requests. This includes creative problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges, and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and urgent requests. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. This includes a keen eye for detail and accuracy in data analysis and reporting, and the ability to identify and resolve data quality issues. Must have built from scratch ML models to target various business problems Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Experience in mentoring and developing team members. Ability to work collaboratively with clients and internal stakeholders. Domain-specific knowledge in Retail/ CPG/ Digital Media/ Pharma etc. This includes an understanding of Domain-specific knowledge in Retail/ CPG/ Digital Media/ Pharma etc. This includes an understanding of industry-specific challenges and data requirements, experience in analyzing and reporting data within these domains, and being well-versed with key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to any of these domains. This also includes applying domain knowledge to generate relevant insights and solutions. Location: Bangalore Brand: Merkle Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent