Data Science Manager

Trainline; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech industry is seeking a Data Science Manager to influence product and marketing strategies. In this role, you will manage a small team, drive data-driven growth strategies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Experience leading data-driven decision-making for a tech product, ideally in B2B.
• Experience managing a data-driven team with high analysis standards.
• Strong ability to analyze complex datasets and derive actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Influence product, marketing, and business outcomes with a focus on impact.
• Lead a team of approximately 1 Data Scientist/Analyst.
• Drive high standards and impact within the organization.

Skills

Data-driven decision-making

Strategic thinking

Data visualization

Presentation skills

Analyzing complex datasets

Education

University degree in relevant subject (e.g., Math, Economics)

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

AWS Athena

Job description

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Introducing Data Science & Analytics at Trainline

Data Science & Analytics is central to how we build products, delight our customers, and grow our business. Our Data Scientists & Analysts are embedded in cross-functional teams across product and marketing. They have a high degree of autonomy and are empowered to drive the success of their teams using all data and techniques at their disposal.

This role is ideal for a Senior Data Scientist looking to move into management or a hands-on Data Science Manager. You will start in a more hands-on capacity, learning the space and data, with the opportunity to hire 1 Data Analyst initially, with growth expected over time. You will focus on Trainline Partner Solutions (TPS), our B2B arm offering white-label products for carriers and our Business Travel Booking Platform. As the most senior Data Science & Analytics person in TPS, you'll work with a cross-functional senior team to lead the strategy, influence data engineering and BI roadmaps, and develop data maturity and test-and-learn approaches to product development.

Our Data Science leaders need to wear two hats: as experts in data science and analytics, and as business leaders. In TPS, you will collaborate with Product, Marketing, Engineering, and Commercial teams to set the long-term strategy, communicate it to senior leadership, and ensure execution. You will also work closely with Data Engineering, Machine Learning, and BI teams to ensure data initiatives align with company goals.

Management experience is preferred, but a successful track record as an individual contributor with a desire to progress into management is also acceptable. Experience in a data-driven tech organization and strategic thinking in a data context are required.

As a Data Science Manager at Trainline, you will:

• Be responsible for influencing product, marketing, and business outcomes, with autonomy and a focus on impact
• Lead a team of approximately 1 Data Scientist/Analyst
• Drive high standards and impact within your organization
• Help mature data-driven growth strategies
• Lead the strategy and delivery of TPS with cross-functional teams
• Set clear strategies and ensure data-driven execution

Our tech stack includes:

SQL, Python, R, Tableau, Power BI, AWS Athena, and more.

Qualifications:

• Experience leading data-driven decision-making for a tech product, ideally in B2B
• Experience managing a data-driven team and maintaining high analysis standards
• Proven success in driving growth for online products
• Strategic thinking and ability to communicate complex results effectively
• Experience with marketing evaluation and measurement techniques
• Ability to analyze complex datasets and derive actionable insights
• Strong presentation and data visualization skills
• Knowledge of statistical techniques like econometric modeling
• University degree in a relevant subject (e.g., Math, Economics)