Data Science Manager

National Grid; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 121,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in the UK is seeking a Manager of Data Science to lead a team and utilize advanced analytics for market modeling and process reengineering. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience, expertise in data science tools, and exceptional leadership skills. The role offers a competitive salary of $161k - $189k annually and provides opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Data Science experience, preferably in the utility or energy sector.
• Experience leading a team of Data Scientists.
• Ability to communicate and interact with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of Data Scientists.
• Employ analytics programs for predictive modeling.
• Project manage efforts across US and UK operations.

Skills

Data Science experience

Machine learning

Statistical methods

Cloud computing

Python

SQL

Education

Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline

Tools

Power BI

ArcGIS

Job description

About us

Every day, we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses, connecting people to the energy they need for their lives. Our expertise and track record position us uniquely to shape the sustainable future of our industry as the pace of change accelerates. To succeed, we must anticipate customer needs, reduce energy delivery costs, and pioneer flexible energy systems. This requires delivering on our promises and seeking opportunities for growth.

In IT and Digital, we collaborate closely with the diverse energy businesses within the National Grid group, revolutionizing operations through technology. Embracing Agile modern methodologies and Digital mindsets, we drive efficiency and bring new capabilities to internal and external customers as we lead the charge towards a carbon‑free future.

Our work is critical, as National Grid powers millions of homes and businesses in the UK and US, and the technology we employ is vital to this task. The successful applicant for this position will play a crucial role in our mission, supported by our multicultural, customer‑centric global team, with opportunities for professional development.

National Grid is hiring a Manager of Data Science

This position offers remote flexibility, with the requirement that candidates reside in one of the following states: New York (NY), New Jersey (NJ), Massachusetts (MA), Connecticut (CT), Vermont (VT), Rhode Island (RI), Maine (ME), or New Hampshire (NH).

Job Purpose

To manage a team to define and build market models, test new products and services, mine big data to better understand customers and their energy habits and be the catalyst of process reengineering through advanced analytics.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of Data Scientists
• Employ sophisticated analytics programs, machine learning, and statistical methods for predictive and prescriptive modeling, forecasting, and simulations
• Discover the best methods of integrating data from several different sources and formats for use in analyses
• Project manage efforts both internal to the team and across all the enterprise: US and UK, Gas, Electric, all Support Functions
• Be intellectually curious and enjoy learning we are constantly innovating and exploring

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Data Science experience (utility or energy sector is a plus)
• Experience leading a team of Data Scientists
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with business stakeholders without supervision
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical knowledge into business terms

Fluency in

• Data Science tools and techniques: from statistics to ML to GenAI, Python, SQL
• Experience with cloud computing in Linux and Windows environments (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 and Experience

• Strong background in full lifecycle of Data Science products
• Regulated utility experience
• Experience with Gen AI and LLM tools
• Data Science competition entries (kaggle, kdnuggets, etc.)
• Experimental Design experience
• Interactive visualization tools (Power BI is a plus)
• GIS knowledge (ArcGIS is a plus)

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Salary

$161k - $189k a year

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.