Director, Data Science

Posted 2024-11-13

💎 Seniority level: Director, Minimum of 10 years in data science or a related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

📍 Location: Canada

🔍 Industry: Consultancy focused on technology, green energy, health tech, and high-impact sectors.

🏢 Company: ZerotoOne Strategic

⏳ Experience: Minimum of 10 years in data science or a related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

🪄 Skills: AWSLeadershipPythonSQLGCPMachine LearningStrategyAlgorithmsAzureData scienceCommunication SkillsCollaborationWritten communicationCompliance

Requirements:

Master’s or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years in data science or a related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Strong knowledge of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and advanced analytics.
Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire data science teams.
Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong understanding of how data science impacts business decisions.

Responsibilities:

Define and drive the vision and strategy for the data science department to align with company goals.
Oversee the development of data science projects, ensuring quality and adherence to best practices.
Collaborate with engineering teams on data pipelines, storage solutions, and architectures.
Identify opportunities with other departments to leverage data for business solutions.
Stay current with data science trends to introduce innovative solutions.
Establish KPIs to measure the impact of data science initiatives and communicate results.
Identify potential risks in data handling and develop mitigation strategies.

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