Data Science Manager: Lead AI, Analytics & Strategy

BDO Llp; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO LLP is seeking a Data Science Manager to lead a team delivering advanced analytics, ML and AI solutions that drive measurable business value across the organisation. The role combines technical leadership with stakeholder management to ensure data-driven insights inform strategic decisions.

You will oversee end-to-end delivery, promote best practices, and explore Generative AI techniques while ensuring governance and high-quality production deployment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or a related quantitative discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• Significant experience in data science, advanced analytics and machine learning with a track record of delivering business value
• Experience leading technical teams, developing talent and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong knowledge of statistical analysis, predictive modelling, forecasting, optimisation and experimentation techniques
• Experience working with large, complex datasets and translating business requirements into analytical solutions
• Advanced Python and/or R skills, with strong SQL knowledge and experience using machine learning frameworks
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS or GCP), data visualisation tools and MLOps/model deployment practices
• Understanding of data governance, responsible AI and Generative AI/LLM technologies; relevant professional qualification desirable

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end data science projects from discovery to deployment
• Build and mentor a high-performing data science team
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to translate analytics into business action
• Champion best practices in modelling, validation and deployment
• Promote responsible AI and governance in projects
• Drive innovation with new techniques and scalable production models

Skills

Data science leadership

Advanced analytics

Python and R

SQL proficiency

Cloud platforms

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Data Science or related

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

MLOps

Job description

BDO LLP is seeking a Data Science Manager to lead a team delivering advanced analytics, ML and AI solutions that drive measurable business value across the organisation. The role combines technical leadership with stakeholder management to ensure data-driven insights inform strategic decisions.

You will oversee end-to-end delivery, promote best practices, and explore Generative AI techniques while ensuring governance and high-quality production deployment.