Data Science Manager, Networks Data & AI

BT Group; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 10%

Private GP

Paid carers leave

Pension scheme

BT product discounts

Holiday purchase scheme

Job summary

BT Group is seeking a data science leader to guide a team of analysts across Networks. You will translate complex business problems into data-driven ML solutions, build scalable data products, and collaborate with engineering, product and business stakeholders.

The role collaborates with cloud platforms, requires telecom domain knowledge and a proven track record in regulated environments. Hybrid role with UK offices, including Ipswich, London, Birmingham or Belfast.

Qualifications

• Proven experience applying ML, AI and statistics to real-world business problems.
• Hands-on Python and data science techniques, with a strong foundation in math and statistics.
• Experience leading technical teams and coaching colleagues.
• Experience in large, regulated organisations and telecom domains.
• Experience deploying ML solutions in cloud environments such as AWS or GCP.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of data scientists and analysts.
• Translate business challenges into practical data science solutions using ML and statistics.
• Design, build and deploy scalable data products for Networks and BT Group.
• Work with large-scale network datasets to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and customer outcomes.
• Collaborate with engineering, architecture, product and business stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Communicate complex findings through data storytelling, visuals and recommendations.
• Drive innovation and shape the future direction of Data Science and AI within BT Networks.

Skills

Machine Learning

Python

Statistics

Leadership

Data storytelling

Telecom domain knowledge

Data-driven transformation

Cloud deployment

Tools

AWS

GCP

Cloud

Job description

Salary: £36,000 - 67,000 per year

Requirements:

• Proven experience applying machine learning, AI and statistical techniques to solve complex, real-world business problems, with the ability to take a challenge from problem definition through to implementation and measurable outcomes.
• Hands-on expertise in Python and modern data science techniques, supported by a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics and analytics.
• Comfortable working with large-scale datasets and developing data-driven solutions.
• Experience leading, coaching and developing technical teams, with the ability to create high-performing environments, manage challenging situations and support colleagues to grow and succeed.
• Experience working within large, complex or regulated organisations.
• Knowledge of telecommunications, networking, broadband, voice, TV or related infrastructure domains.
• Experience deploying and operationalising machine learning solutions in cloud environments such as AWS or GCP.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including influencing senior audiences and translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience driving data-driven transformation or establishing new AI and analytics capabilities within an organisation.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a team of data scientists and analysts, creating an inclusive and high-performing environment where people can thrive.
• Translate complex business challenges into practical data science solutions using machine learning, AI and advanced statistical techniques.
• Design, build and deploy scalable data products that support strategic decision-making across Networks and BT Group.
• Work with large-scale network datasets to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, performance and customer outcomes.
• Collaborate with engineering, architecture, product and business stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Communicate complex technical findings through compelling data storytelling, visualisation and clear recommendations.
• Drive innovation and help shape the future direction of Data Science and AI within BT Networks.

Technologies:

• AI
• AWS
• Cloud
• GCP
• Support
• Machine Learning
• Network
• Python
• Mobile

More:

We are BT, and our Networks Data & AI team turns vast volumes of network data into insights, products and solutions that improve customer experience, drive operational efficiency and help shape the future of connectivity. This is a hybrid role based in our London, Birmingham, Ipswich or Belfast offices, with three days a week together and two days remote. We offer a tailored benefits package designed to support growth, wellbeing and everyday life, including a 10% on-target annual bonus, 24/7 online private GP access for you and your immediate family, market-leading paid carers leave, equalised maternity, paternity and adoption leave, discounted EE and BT products, a pension scheme with 5% from you and 10% from us, and a holiday purchase scheme, with additional benefits such as healthcare, dental and gym memberships available. BT Group is the UKs leading communications group and the holding company behind BT, EE, Openreach and Plusnet, with a purpose to connect for good. We are focused on simplifying how we operate, using technology and AI to work smarter, and serving customers better and more sustainably. Joining BT Group means working at the heart of a business that matters to the UK, with the opportunity to shape decisions, influence outcomes and help set the future course of one of the countrys most important companies.

last updated 36 week of 2026