Data Science Senior Manager

The Recruitment Company; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Company is seeking an experienced Data Science leader to join a Dublin-based team in a hybrid role. You will lead and develop a team of Data Scientists, shaping the organisation's approach to Data Science, AI and analytics, and delivering scalable, data-led solutions with senior stakeholders.

The role requires 3+ years of leadership in data science, strong technical skills in Python or R, SQL and ML, plus experience deploying ML in production and working with modern cloud-based

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of Data Science teams.
• Experience with end-to-end DS lifecycle: development, deployment and monitoring.
• Strong background in AI/ML applied to business problems.
• Experience with cloud-based data & analytics platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and business orientation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a team of Data Scientists.
• Shape organisational strategy for Data Science, AI and analytics.
• Partner with tech and data teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions.
• Identify business opportunities for DS/AI to improve outcomes.
• Promote adoption of data-led approaches across the organisation.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to translate needs into solutions.

Skills

Data leadership

Python / R

SQL

Machine learning

MLOps

Cloud analytics

Communication

Business impact

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS or DS

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Job description

• Lead a team of Data Scientists
• Dublin based, hybrid working
• Permanent position

We're working with a well-established organisation that is continuing to invest in its data and AI capabilities and is looking for an experienced Data Science leader to join the team.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Data Scientists, supporting their growth and helping to build a strong team.
• Help shape the organisation's wider approach to Data Science, AI and analytics.
• Work with technology and data teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions.
• Identify opportunities where Data Science and AI can solve business problems and improve outcomes.
• Support the introduction of new technologies and approaches where they can add genuine value.
• Encourage good development practices and the effective reuse of data and analytics solutions.
• Work with senior stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into practical data-led solutions.
• Help promote the use of data and analytics across the wider organisation.

Your Experience

• 3+ years' experience in a Data Science leadership or management position.
• Strong technical background in Data Science, including Python or R, SQL and machine learning.
• Experience across the Data Science lifecycle, including model development, deployment and monitoring.
• Good understanding of MLOps and taking machine learning solutions into production.
• Experience applying AI or machine learning to real-world business challenges.
• Experience working with modern cloud-based data and analytics technologies.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to connect technical work with measurable business outcomes.
• Degree or master's qualification in Computer Science, Data Science