Director Data Science

Sigmoid, Bengaluru; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigmoid Bengaluru is seeking a Director of Data Science to lead end-to-end analytics programs and steer a multi-disciplinary data science team. The role blends strategic vision with hands-on execution, driving ML/AI initiatives across industries and engaging with client leadership to translate complex data problems into scalable solutions.

You will own the DS roadmap, guide delivery, and contribute to product development while collaborating with cross-functional teams to push the boundaries of

Qualifications

• 15+ years of overall experience with 12+ years in applied ML/AI and analytics
• Experience in leading data science teams and client engagements
• Strong programming in Python and familiarity with big data tools and cloud platforms

Responsibilities

• Convert broad vision into a structured data science roadmap and guide a team to execute it
• Lead end-to-end client AI and analytics programs with hands-on contribution and management
• Discover solutions hidden in large datasets to drive business results
• Contribute to internal product development related to data science
• Drive project management to deliver complex initiatives with accurate timelines
• Build scalable client engagement processes for faster turnaround and higher accuracy
• Define technology strategy and roadmaps for client accounts and drive implementation
• Mentor and manage team members to ensure adherence to plans
• Foster trusted advisor relationships with IT leadership at client organizations

Skills

Machine Learning

AI & Analytics

Team Leadership

Client Engagement

Python

SQL/NoSQL

Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Project Management

Data Strategy

Education

B-Tech/M-Tech/MBA from a top-tier institute in a quantitative subject

Tools

Python

NumPy

Pandas

Scikit-Learn

TensorFlow

Spark

BERT

Job description

Sigmoid empowers enterprises to make smarter, data-driven decisions by blending advanced data engineering with AI consulting. We collaborate with some of the world’s leading data-rich organizations across sectors such as CPG-retail, BFSI, life sciences, manufacturing, and more to solve complex business challenges. Our global team specializes in cloud data modernization, predictive analytics, generative AI, and DataOps, supported by 10+ delivery centers and innovation hubs, including a major global presence in Bengaluru and operations across the USA, Canada, UK, Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, and India.

Recognized as a leader in the data and analytics space, Sigmoid is backed by Peak XV Partners and has consistently received accolades for innovation and rapid growth. Highlights include being named a ‘Leader’ in ISG’s Specialty Analytics Services for Supply Chain (2024), a two-time ‘India Future Unicorn’ by Hurun India, and a four-time honoree on both the Inc. 500 and Deloitte Technology Fast 500 lists.

The below role is for our Bengaluru office.

Director – Data Science

Why Join Sigmoid?

• Sigmoid provides the opportunity to push the boundaries of what is possible by seamlessly combining technical expertise and creativity to tackle intrinsically complex business problems and convert them into straight-forward data solutions.
• Despite being continuously challenged, you are not alone. You will be part of a fast-paced diverse environment as a member of a high-performing team that works together to energize and inspire each other by challenging the status quo
• Vibrant inclusive culture of mutual respect and fun through both work and play

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Convert broad vision and concepts into a structured data science roadmap, and guide a team to successfully execute on it.
• Handling end-to-end client AI & analytics programs in a fluid environment. Your role will be a combination of hands-on contribution, technical team management, and client interaction.
• Proven ability to discover solutions hidden in large datasets and to drive business results with their data-based insights
• Contribute to internal product development initiatives related to data science.
• Drive excellent project management required to deliver complex projects, including effort/time estimation.
• Be proactive, with full ownership of the engagement. Build scalable client engagement level processes for faster turnaround & higher accuracy
• Define Technology/ Strategy and Roadmap for client accounts, and guides implementation of that strategy within projects
• Manage the team-members, to ensure that the project plan is being adhered to over the course of the project
• Build a trusted advisor relationship with the IT management at clients and internal accounts leadership.

Mandated Skills:

• A B-Tech/M-Tech/MBA from a top tier Institute preferably in a quantitative subject
• 15+ overall experience with 12+ years of hands-on experience in applied Machine Learning, AI and analytics
• Experience of scientific programming in scripting languages like Python, R, SQL, NoSQL, Spark with ML tools & Cloud Technology (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience in Python libraries such as numpy, pandas, scikit-learn, tensor-flow, scrapy, BERT etc.
• Strong grasp of depth and breadth of machine learning, deep learning, data mining, and statistical concepts and experience in developing models and solutions in these areas
• Expertise with client engagement, understanding complex problem statements, and offering solutions in the domains of Supply Chain, Manufacturing, CPG, Marketing etc.

Desired Skills:

• Deep understanding of ML algorithms for common use cases in both structured and unstructured data ecosystems.
• Comfortable with large scale data processing and distributed computing
• Providing required inputs to sales, and pre-sales activities
• A self-starter who can work well with minimal guidance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills