Sr. Manager Data Science

talabat; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Manager in Growth Data Science. You'll lead innovative data strategies that drive marketing optimization and enhance logistics operations. Collaborate with product teams and senior leadership to foster a data-driven culture, ensuring that every decision is backed by rigorous analysis. This role offers the chance to spearhead projects that significantly impact customer satisfaction and operational excellence. If you're passionate about leveraging data to create transformative business growth, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in data science, with 3+ years in leadership managing teams.
• Proficient in data analysis tools, programming languages, and Big Data technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead data-driven growth strategies and optimize logistics operations.
• Mentor a team of data scientists and analysts to achieve business goals.

Skills

Data Analysis

Leadership

Statistical Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Python

R

SQL

BigQuery

Google Cloud Platform

Airflow

Scikit-learn

XGBoost

LightGBM

Job description

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering, Bachelor of Science(Computers)

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Job Description

Role Summary

As a Senior Manager leading the Growth Data Science unit, you will play a pivotal role in leading and accelerating growth strategies across multiple dimensions, including marketing optimization and efficiency, growth product initiatives (e.g., churn reduction), ecosystem plays (e.g., subscription models and rewards), and ads revenue optimization. This leadership position will require close collaboration with product teams, senior marketing and partner growth leadership, ultimately driving data-driven decision-making and achieving transformative business growth.

You will collaborate closely with business leaders, and a dynamic team of data scientists and engineers. Your leadership will ensure the seamless integration of the data value chain from data collection and modeling to analysis, reporting, and experimentation ultimately empowering Talabat to achieve operational excellence and unparalleled customer satisfaction.

What’s On Your Plate?

Responsibilities:

1. Lead the strategic vision for harnessing data to refine and enhance logistics operations. This involves identifying key opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and service quality improvements, ensuring that data science initiatives are perfectly aligned with Talabat’s broader business goals.
2. Champion the adoption of a data-driven culture within logistics operations, emphasizing the importance of basing decisions on rigorous data analysis and actionable insights. This includes promoting the use of advanced analytics and data science methodologies across all levels of logistics operations.
3. Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across product, business, and engineering teams. Ensure that data science projects are integrated with and supportive of overall business strategies, fostering a cohesive approach to achieving Talabat’s objectives.
4. Guide, mentor, and develop a highly skilled team of data scientists and data analysts. Set clear performance goals, facilitate professional development opportunities, and foster a supportive and innovative work environment that attracts top talent.
5. Spearhead innovative data science projects, including the application of predictive analytics, machine learning models, and optimization algorithms. Focus on projects that have the potential to significantly impact logistics efficiency and customer satisfaction.
6. Ensure the development and maintenance of a robust and scalable data infrastructure that supports advanced analytics and data science activities. This includes advocating for best practices in data governance, quality control, and compliance with relevant data protection regulations.
7. Oversee the generation of insightful analytical reports and dashboards that track key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide strategic insights to both the logistics team and senior management. Ensure that these insights are actionable and contribute to informed decision-making processes.

Qualifications

What Did We Order?

Technical Expertise:

1. Proficient in the full data analysis lifecycle, including problem formulation, data auditing, rigorous analysis, interpretation, and presentation.
2. Advanced skills in data analysis tools and programming languages such as Python, R, and SQL.
3. Demonstrated expertise in data modeling, dimensional design, and the ability to understand and manipulate complex data structures.
4. Strong background in experiment design and statistical analysis, capable of conducting and analyzing A/B and multivariate tests.
5. Knowledge of Big Data technologies, preferably with experience in BigQuery and the Google Cloud Platform.
6. Experience in data engineering and pipeline development, e.g., through tools like Airflow, is highly regarded.
7. Familiarity with classical machine learning frameworks (e.g., Scikit-learn, XGBoost, LightGBM) is advantageous.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Technology, or related fields. An advanced degree is preferred.
2. A minimum of 8+ years of experience in data science, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role managing data teams or operations.
3. Proven leadership ability in managing diverse, high-performing teams and in developing and executing strategic plans to meet business objectives.
4. Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, capable of guiding, influencing, and persuading a wide range of stakeholders.
5. Demonstrated problem-solving skills with a growth mindset, able to tackle complex challenges and drive forward innovative solutions.
6. A strong sense of ownership and accountability, coupled with a commitment to delivering high-quality results.