Data Science Technical Project Lead
Utilities
Hybrid: 1-2 days per week in Warwick
6 months+
Contract day rate

In short: We're seeking a technically competent Data Science Project Lead to oversee the work of 2-3 Data Science teams while also being able to add technical input when necessary.

This role requires someone who has lived within the Data Science world and would not suit a generalist IT Project Lead / PM.

In full:

As a Data Science Technical Project Lead, you lead the delivery of multiple simultaneous projects from beginning to end. You will work in a dynamic organisation to turn data into actionable intelligence. The variety and complexity of challenges you will solve is second to none, but most important is the real world impact your work will have on the lives of millions of people.

About the Position:

The Data Science teams provide insights and conclusions from multiple sources of information in a variety of different formats using analysis techniques that range from the simple to the advanced. An ability to work cross-functionally and on agile teams is critical. In addition to broad technical knowledge, you need to have exemplary expertise in project management, change management, and stakeholder management. You should have a strong knowledge of:

• Project management and change management frameworks
• Effective visualisation and presentation
• Statistical & probabilistic analyses
• Machine learning methodologies, including GenAI
• Programming/software development

Position responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Fully own and lead the delivery of 2-3 data science projects concurrently
• Define the project's direction, scope, timelines, and deliverables in close collaboration with business stakeholders
• Ensure that the insights delivered are actionable
• Collaborate and liaise with technical and non-technical teams across all of the business and, occasionally, externally
• Staff project pods with a combination of internal data scientists and external contractors/consultants
• When projects require – be able to contribute hands to the keyboard (Python)
• Be intellectually curious and enjoy learning

Requirements:

• Exceptional project management, change management, and stakeholder management skills
• Fluency in AI/ML tools and techniques, including GenAI/Agentic AI
• Experience with cloud computing (Azure is a plus)
• Master's degree in a quantitative discipline, exceptional candidates considered with Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in progress

Preferred skills:

• Energy or utility experience
• Active github repository and stackoverflow account
• Data Science competition entries (kaggle, kdnuggets, etc.)
• GIS knowledge (ArcGIS is a plus)
• Interactive visualisation tools (PowerBI is a plus)
• Knowledge of Agile frameworks

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.
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