Senior Manager Data Science & Analytics

eBay Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global ecommerce leader in Greater London seeks an accomplished leader to head their Regulatory Analytics and Data Science teams. The candidate will manage a team of data scientists and collaborate across functions to derive insights and build data-driven policies. Ideal applicants should have significant experience, strong technical skills, and a focus on product mentality and customer needs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of meaningful professional experience, or 6+ years with a Master’s degree.
• Deep understanding of experimentation and causal inference.
• Strong business acumen to synthesize insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor data science and analytics teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define metrics.
• Develop tools through AI to enhance decision-making.

Skills

Python/R

SQL

A/B testing

Statistical Analysis

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Product mentality

Leadership

Education

BS/BA degree in a relevant field

Tools

Tableau

Job description

Overview

At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader - we're changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We're committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts. Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work - every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet. Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers - and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.

About the Team and the Role: We are looking for a highly qualified, motivated, and ambitious leader to head our Regulatory Analytics and Data Science teams. This individual will partner with our regulatory product, and business teams to distill actionable insights from customer data and partner with cross-functional teams to build policies and experience roadmaps based on these insights.

What You Will Accomplish

• Lead, mentor, and assist in the development of the data science and analytics team. The role will manage a team of high-impact, motivated data scientists.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team of product managers, business owners, and engineering teams across the organization to define metrics, analyze performance, and uncover growth opportunities.
• Work closely with partner teams to measure the impact of implemented solutions through A/B tests or causal inference techniques, and derive findings to inform future iterations.
• Develop self-service tools, capabilities, and products through AI to help drive decision velocity across the organization.
• Leverage strong communication skills and experience to distill and present complex analyses with clear recommendations.

What You Will Bring

• BS/BA degree in Statistics, Applied Econometrics, Math, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering or other related core sciences (or equivalent).
• 8+ years of meaningful professional experience, or 6+ years with a Master’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in Python/R and SQL, with experience in using a variety of BI tools such as Tableau.
• Deep understanding of experimentation (A/B testing), statistics, and causal inference
• Strong business acumen with the ability to frame unstructured problems and synthesize insights
• Product mentality with a focus on customer needs; able to productize insights and build scalable analytical solutions that serve diverse partners
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills to effectively interact with business partners, stakeholders, and senior leadership.
• Ability to interact with senior and executive leadership in both ad-hoc and formal settings.

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