Data Science Team Lead

CGI; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm in London is looking for a Data Science Team Lead to guide a multi-disciplinary team in delivering advanced data-driven solutions. The candidate will engage with clients to translate their goals into user-centric tooling and visualizations. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in data science and UX, along with leadership experience. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including private healthcare and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Scientist, AI Specialist, Business Analyst, or Delivery Manager.
• Strong background in data science, particularly machine learning and predictive analytics.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, especially in client-facing roles.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team in delivering advanced data-driven solutions.
• Define user tooling requirements and design impactful solutions.
• Engage with clients to understand their goals and translate them into solutions.
• Ensure timely delivery and quality in projects.

Skills

Data Architecture

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Data Science Team Lead

Category: Analytics and Emerging Digital Technologies

Main location: United Kingdom, England - London, London

Position ID: J0825-1717

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Description:

We are seeking a Tooling UX & Data Science Team Lead to work directly with clients and lead a multi-disciplinary team in delivering advanced data-driven solutions. This is a client-facing leadership role that combines practical expertise in data science, AI, and user experience/data visualization with strong leadership and delivery skills.

The successful candidate will play a key role in defining user tooling requirements, designing intuitive and impactful solutions, and managing the delivery of projects across data science, data analysis, and visualization engineering (Power BI and other tools).

Recognised as one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in 2025 and named one of Forbes' 'World's Best Employers,' CGI offers more than just a job. We provide a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, and a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching). We are deeply committed to inclusivity, building a diverse tech community, and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector. Our dedication to diversity extends to supporting our Armed Forces, and we proudly hold a Gold Award in recognition of our commitment through the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Are you ready to transform business needs into impactful solutions? We specialize in bridging the gap between clients' vision and powerful, data-driven outcomes.

Client Engagement & Insight: We partner closely with clients to deeply understand their goals, translating them into intuitive tooling, AI/ML models, and stunning visual experiences. Every solution is designed with the end user in mind, ensuring clarity, usability, and measurable impact.

Leadership that Delivers: Our team of data scientists, analysts, and visualization engineers (Power BI, Tableau, and beyond) thrives under strong, hands-on leadership. We set clear priorities, drive collaboration, and deliver on time—always with quality and client success at the forefront.

Innovative Solutions, Built to Last: From advanced dashboards to scalable AI models, we deliver solutions that not only meet today's needs but also grow with tomorrow's opportunities. Guided by Agile methods, we ensure transparency, agility, and seamless collaboration every step of the way.

Excellence Through Innovation: We don't just follow best practices—we set them. By embracing the latest in AI, data visualization, UX, and analytics tooling, we bring cutting-edge innovation to every project. With a firm commitment to data governance, security, and ethics, clients can trust both our solutions and our values.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• Proven experience as a Data Scientist, AI Specialist, Business Analyst, or Delivery Manager with exposure to UX/data visualization.
• Strong background in data science/AI (machine learning, predictive analytics, statistical modeling).
• Hands-on experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent).
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience in client-facing roles.
• Experience leading small to medium-sized multidisciplinary teams in delivery-focused environments.

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• Practical knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or other delivery methodologies.

Skills:

• Data Architecture

What you can expect from us:

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Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect, and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because...

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.