Data Science - Manager

PwC Acceleration Center India; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India seeks a Data Science Manager to lead data-driven initiatives across client engagements, guiding projects from planning to delivery with a focus on quality and impact.

You will mentor a diverse team, apply advanced analytics, and leverage cloud environments to enable data-driven decisions while upholding PwC's values and client-centric approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Computer Science, Engineering, Econometrics, Statistics, Business Analytics, or Informatics.
• 8 years of experience.
• Fluent English (oral and written).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of data science solutions
• Guide the execution of data science strategies with a client-focused approach
• Confirm alignment with PwC's goals and vision
• Supervise and mentor team members to deliver top-quality results
• Utilize firm methodologies and technology to enhance client service
• Foster powerful client relationships and manage complex engagements
• Maintain elevated standards of integrity and professionalism
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and innovation

Skills

Leadership

ML deployment

SQL

Cloud computing

Data analysis

Team mentoring

Model explainability

Visualization

Communication

Python / PySpark

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Python

PySpark

ML frameworks

Containerization

Visualization tools

Job description

The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands-on learning, cutting-edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.

As a Data Science Manager, you will play a pivotal role in transforming raw data into actionable insights, enabling informed decision-making and driving business growth. Within our Data and Analytics Engineering practice, you will focus on leveraging advanced analytics and statistical techniques to extract insights from large datasets, driving data-driven decision-making. As a Manager, you will enhance your leadership style by motivating, developing, and inspiring others to deliver quality. You will be responsible for coaching, leveraging team members' unique strengths, and managing performance to meet client expectations. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way.

In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will take ownership of projects, confirming their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion. You will embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same. Your growing knowledge of how business works will play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our firm. You will address conflicts or issues, engaging in conversations with clients, team members, and other stakeholders, while upholding professional and technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of data science solutions
• Guide the execution of data science strategies with a client-focused approach
• Confirm alignment with PwC's goals and vision
• Supervise and mentor team members to deliver top-quality results
• Utilize firm methodologies and technology to enhance client service
• Foster powerful client relationships and manage complex engagements
• Maintain elevated standards of integrity and professionalism
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and innovation

What You Must Have

• Bachelor's & Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Econometrics, Statistics, Business Analytics, Informatics
• 8 years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• Experience in building & deploying ML models in cloud environments
• Knowledge and experience of supervised, unsupervised machine learning algorithms
• Knowledge of statistics
• Experience in Data analysis
• Experience in machine learning frameworks and tools
• Advanced level programming in SQL and Python/Pyspark
• Proficiency with visualization tools
• Working knowledge of containerization
• Experience with model explainability and interpretability techniques