Data Scientist – Analytics

WPP Media; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Mental health days

Job summary

WPP Media, Gurugram, India, seeks a data scientist to develop and implement data science algorithms for strategic initiatives. You will collaborate with senior data scientists and cross-functional teams to design and run A/B tests and analyse results for actionable insights.

Proficiency in Python/Jupyter, Pandas/NumPy, and GCP services (BigQuery, Cloud Functions, Vertex AI) is required, along with strong communication skills to present findings and contribute to business value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (CS/Statistics/Math) required.
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with Jupyter notebooks.
• Familiarity with GCP services (BigQuery, Cloud Functions, Vertex AI).
• Solid understanding of machine learning techniques and their application to data activation.
• Proficient in data manipulation/cleaning with Pandas/NumPy.
• Good communication skills to articulate findings to senior team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and implementation of data science algorithms for strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior data scientists and cross-functional teams on A/B testing and analyses.
• Use Python/Jupyter to preprocess and analyse large datasets to identify trends.
• Contribute to optimization of marketing campaigns through data-driven approaches.
• Present findings to internal stakeholders clearly and impactfully.
• Engage in ongoing learning to enhance data science capabilities.

Skills

Python

Jupyter

Data analysis

Pandas

NumPy

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related quantitative discipline

Tools

BigQuery

Google Cloud Functions

Vertex AI

Job description

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by ourpioneeringagentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.

WPP Media is WPP’s AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet,clientsand communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people.It’swhat elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

Profile Summary:

An aspiring and skilled Data Scientist, eager to apply and growexpertisein algorithms and data analysis. Proficient inleveragingPython,Jupyter, and GCP services to analyse and extract insights from complex datasets. Will support key data science initiatives, collaborating with senior data scientists to develop and optimise solutions that drive business value. Focused on contributing to high-impact projects, while building institutional knowledge.

Key Skills:

• 3 ot 10yrsof experience
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience usingJupyternotebooks for data analysis and visualisation.
• Familiarity with GCP services such asBigQuery, Google Cloud Functions and Vertex AI.
• Solid understanding of machine learning techniques and their application in data activation solutions, including supervised and unsupervised learning, classification, and regression models.
• Proficiencyin data manipulation and cleaning using libraries like Pandas and NumPy, ensuring high-quality datasets for analysis and modelling.
• Good communicationskills, with the ability to articulate findings and support senior team members in presenting insights.

Description:

• Assistin the development and implementation of data science algorithms for various strategic initiatives
• Collaborate with senior data scientists and cross-functional teams to design and execute A/B tests, analysing results to contribute actionable insights and recommendations.
• Utilise Python andJupyternotebooks to preprocess and analyse large datasets,identifyingtrends and patterns that inform strategic decision-making.
• Contribute to the optimisation of marketing campaigns and other business processes through data-driven approaches.
• Support the presentation of findings and insights to internal stakeholders, ensuring clarity and impact.
• Engage in ongoing learning and development to enhance data science capabilities and contribute to team growth.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline.

Ideal Certifications:

• Python for Data Science (Coursera)
• Google Cloud Machine Learning Engineer (Associate)

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, andwe’rejust as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at thecutting edgeof marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office eventsshowcasingteam wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering aculture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens whenwe’rtogether, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection.That’swhywe’veadopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If yourequireaccommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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