Lead Data Scientist

WPP Media; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global media company is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to join their EMEA Data Science team. In this role, you will deliver innovative data science solutions and manage a small team to ensure business value in client projects. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, excels in client communication, and thrives in collaborative environments.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in data science.
• Ability to communicate complex analyses to clients.
• Experience managing data science projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative data science solutions.
• Manage a small team for client projects.
• Collaborate with internal and client stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Team management

Client communication

Problem solving

Job description

Overview

About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP's global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com

About Choreograph: A Leading WPP Media Brand

Choreograph is WPP's global data products and technology company. We're on a mission to transform marketing by building the fastest, most connected data platform that bridges marketing strategy to scaled activation.

We work with agencies and clients to transform the value of data by bringing together technology, data and analytics capabilities. We deliver this through the Open Media Studio, an AI-enabled media and data platform for the next era of advertising.

We're endlessly curious. Our team of thinkers, builders, creators and problem solvers are over 1,000 strong, across 20 markets around the world.

Role Summary and Impact

Choreograph is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to join our EMEA Data Science team for our EMEA client engagements. This individual will be instrumental in the delivery of innovative data science solutions, across the WPP Media client base. The ideal candidate is technical with the ability to communicate the results of complex analyses to clients.

You will be responsible for helping deliver client data science projects, managing a small team, and helping to ensure business value across multiple projects. You will also serve as a key partner to internal, agency & client stakeholders, and help to expand and scale the offering of services we provide to clients.

You are client-centric, an innovative problem solver, and always looking for creative approaches to solve complex challenges. You thrive in collaborative environments, building strong relationships across teams and aligning with common goals.