Data Science - Traditional AI / ML - Manager

PwC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC's Acceleration Center India in Bengaluru seeks a Data Science - Traditional AI / ML Manager to lead client work, apply analytics, and shape data-driven solutions across advisory, assurance, tax, and business services.

You will mentor teams, guide project delivery, and translate complex findings into practical recommendations. Proficiency in Python/R, ML methods, and communication with stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience in data science or analytics.
• Proficiency in English (oral and written) is required.

Responsibilities

• Leading data science workstreams that apply traditional AI and machine learning methods to client business problems.
• Managing project planning, budgets, timelines, and deliverables across multiple analytics engagements.
• Developing statistical models, predictive solutions, and descriptive analyses that translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Reviewing data science workflows, model outputs, and documentation to support consistency and technical rigor.
• Coaching team members on data modeling, machine learning techniques, and effective use of analytics tooling.
• Applying Python, R, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, and related programming languages to build and refine models.
• Working through data preparation, feature engineering, model testing, and performance evaluation across varied datasets.
• Presenting findings and recommendations to client stakeholders in a clear, business-focused manner.
• Identifying opportunities to improve data quality, automation, and analytical methods within client environments.

Skills

Data science leadership

Client-facing communication

Advanced analytics

Statistical modeling

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Python

R

TensorFlow

Scikit-learn

Job description

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Data, Analytics & AI

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

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 - Traditional AI / ML - Manager you will lead client support work in data science, applying advanced analytics and statistical methods to explore data, build models, and communicate insights that inform business decisions. As a Manager you will motivate and coach team members, guide project execution, and validate deliverables across multiple workstreams while bringing business awareness and integrity to client service. In this role at PwC, you will shape data-driven solutions within our Data and Analytics Engineering practice, support exploratory and descriptive analysis, develop visualizations, and help translate complex business problems into practical analytical approaches.

Responsibilities

• Leading data science workstreams that apply traditional AI and machine learning methods to client business problems


• Managing project planning, budgets, timelines, and deliverables across multiple analytics engagements


• Developing statistical models, predictive solutions, and descriptive analyses that translate complex data into actionable insights


• Reviewing data science workflows, model outputs, and documentation to support consistency and technical rigor


• Coaching team members on data modeling, machine learning techniques, and effective use of analytics tooling


• Applying Python, R, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, and related programming languages to build and refine models


• Working through data preparation, feature engineering, model testing, and performance evaluation across varied datasets


• Presenting findings and recommendations to client stakeholders in a clear, business-focused manner


• Identifying opportunities to improve data quality, automation, and analytical methods within client environments

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor’s degree


• At least 8 years of experience


• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Business Analytics, Computer and Information Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Data Processing/Analytics/Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Machine Learning, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, Systems Engineering


• Demonstrating experience leading AI and machine learning delivery teams


• Applying statistical analysis to complex business and client data


• Managing project planning, budgeting, execution, and timelines


• Coaching team members through model development and review cycles


• Translating technical findings into client-ready recommendations


• Using AI fluency and data-driven decision making in delivery


• Advanced ML Algorithms


• Feature Engineering Strategy


• Model Optimization


• Statistical Frameworks


• Experimental Design


• MLflow Integration

Travel Requirements

Not Specified