Data Science Ops & Strategy Lead (Hybrid)

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Technologies Recruitment is seeking a Data Science Operations & Strategy Head to shape and scale our data science function. London or Manchester, hybrid—3 days in office.

This six-month contract offers a high-visibility, hands-on role guiding operating models and partnerships with product and technology. You’ll review current setup, define clear handoffs with Product, Software and Content teams, advise leadership on resourcing and project sequencing, and coach the team to improve

Qualifications

• Proven track record scaling data science operating models in commercial environments.
• Experience enabling governance and handoffs between data, product, and tech teams.
• Ability to diagnose inefficiencies quickly and translate them into practical solutions.
• Strong ability to build trust, align teams, and bring structure to complex planning.

Responsibilities

• Review our current Data Science setup to fix delivery bottlenecks and improve ways of working.
• Define clear handoffs and collaboration practices with Product, Software, and Content teams.
• Advise leadership on team resourcing, project sequencing, and planning for medium-term growth.
• Improve project estimation and delivery confidence across complex, data-led programs.
• Coach the current team and help shape future recruitment strategies.

Job description

Randstad Technologies Recruitment is seeking a Data Science Operations & Strategy Head to shape and scale our data science function. London or Manchester, hybrid—3 days in office.

This six-month contract offers a high-visibility, hands-on role guiding operating models and partnerships with product and technology. You’ll review current setup, define clear handoffs with Product, Software and Content teams, advise leadership on resourcing and project sequencing, and coach the team to improve