Data Science Lead

Alight Solutions LLC; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage options

Wellbeing and support programs

Retirement

Vacation and sick leave

Maternity leave

Paternity & adoption leave

Continuing education and training

Job summary

Alight Solutions LLC is seeking a visionary Data Science Lead to drive advanced analytics across Commercial, Financial, and HR domains. This role blends hands-on modeling with strategic leadership to unlock insights and guide data-driven decisions.

You will mentor a growing data science team, partner with business stakeholders, data engineers, and BI teams to deliver scalable solutions that improve forecasting, performance measurement, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in data science, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven expertise in machine learning frameworks, programming languages, and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the data science roadmap aligned with business goals and transformation initiatives.
• Lead and mentor a team of data scientists, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Partner with senior leadership to identify high-impact opportunities for predictive modelling and AI solutions.
• Design and implement statistical models, machine learning algorithms, and deployment-ready solutions.
• Oversee model development lifecycle from data exploration to deployment and monitoring.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Leadership

Communication

Education

Masters or PhD in Data Science or related field

Tools

Sagemaker Studio

Power BI

Tableau

QuickSight

Job description

Our story

At Alight, we believe a company's success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to \"Be Alight.\"

Our Values

• Champion People - be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.
• Grow with purpose - Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.
• Be Alight - act with integrity, be real and empower others.

It's why we're so driven to connect passion with purpose. Alight helps clients gain a benefits advantage while building a healthy and financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, absence management and navigation.

With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.

Learn more at careers.alight.com .

Role

We are seeking a visionary and technically skilled Data Science Lead to drive advanced analytics initiatives across Commercial, Financial, and HR domains. This role combines hands‑on modeling expertise with strategic leadership to unlock insights, guide data‑driven decisions, and mentor a growing team of data scientists. You will work closely with business stakeholders, data engineers, and BI teams to deliver scalable solutions that improve forecasting, performance measurement, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the data science roadmap aligned with business goals and transformation initiatives.
• Lead and mentor a team of data scientists, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Partner with senior leadership to identify high-impact opportunities for predictive modelling, optimization, and machine learning.
• Design and implement statistical models, machine learning algorithms, and AI solutions to solve complex business problems.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of model development-from data exploration and feature engineering to validation and deployment.
• Collaborate with data engineering teams to ensure robust data pipelines, model scalability, and production readiness.
• Ensure models are built on clean, reliable, and well‑governed data.
• Establish best practices for model documentation, versioning, and performance monitoring.
• Promote ethical AI use and compliance with data privacy and regulatory standards.
• Work with stakeholders across Finance, Commercial, HR, and IT to translate business needs into analytical solutions.
• Support BI teams in integrating model outputs into dashboards and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Quick Sight/Suite, Tableau).
• Report the data inconsistencies and collaborate with data owners to bridge the gap.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Master's or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field.

Minimum 8 years of experience in data science, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.

Proven expertise in:

• Machine learning frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, XGBoost, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Programming languages (Python, R, SQL)
• Expertise in Sagemaker Studio or Sagemaker AI platforms
• Data visualization tools (Power BI, Quick Sight/ Suite, Tableau)
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Big data technologies (PySpark, Spark, Hadoop) is a plus
• Model deployment and MLOps practices
• Strong understanding of data architecture, governance, and security protocols.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills.

Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video.

Benefits

• Health coverage options
• Wellbeing and support programs
• Retirement
• Vacation and sick leave
• Maternity leave
• Paternity & adoption leave
• Continuing education and training
• Several voluntary benefit options

Background checks

• SSN/SIN validation
• Education verification
• Employment verification
• Criminal check
• Search against global sanctions and government watch lists
• Credit check
• Drug test

Our commitment to Inclusion

We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardle