I&F Decision Sci Practitioner Assoc Mgr

Accenture; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Data Scientist to enhance operations using machine learning and advanced analytics. You will work on diverse business challenges and create innovative solutions leveraging AI technology.

The ideal candidate possesses 8-12 years of data science experience, excels in programming with Python and R, and has a strong understanding of statistical methods. The role is located in Mumbai, Bangalore, or NCR.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of data science experience.
• Experience leading or collaborating with data science teams.
• Familiarity with relational databases and intermediate/advanced SQL knowledge.
• Strong statistical programming experience in Python and R.
• Extensive experience in client engagement and business development.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and solve moderately complex problems.
• Create new solutions and adapt existing methods.
• Interact primarily with supervisor or team leads.
• Manage medium-small sized teams at a client or within Accenture.
• Make impactful decisions affecting the team.

Skills

Data Science experience

Team leadership in data sciences

SQL knowledge

Experience in various business domains

Statistical programming in Python and R

Knowledge of machine learning techniques

Experience with data environments (Snowflake, Azure, GCP)

Client engagement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics

Job description

Role Overview

You will be a core member of Accenture Operations global Applied Intelligence team to innovate and transform the Accenture Operations business using machine learning, advanced analytics and data-driven AI. You will have the unique opportunity to be exposed to a wide diversity of exciting business problems and data and create machine learning methods and data-driven AI solutions to deliver the next-generation Accenture Operations offerings.

Data Scientists in Operations follow multiple approaches for project execution from adapting existing assets to Operations use cases, exploring third-party and open source solutions for speed to execution, and engaging in fundamental research to develop novel solutions. They also leverage the vast global network of Accenture to collaborate with Accenture Tech Labs, Accenture Open Innovation and Accenture Analytics for creating solutions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and solve moderately complex problems.
• Create new solutions and adapt existing methods and procedures as needed.
• Understand the strategic direction set by senior management as it relates to team goals.
• Interact primarily with direct supervisor or team leads.
• Engage with peers and/or management levels at a client and/or within Accenture.
• Require minimal guidance when determining methods and procedures on new assignments.
• Make decisions that often impact the team and occasionally other teams.
• Manage medium-small sized teams and/or work efforts (if in an individual contributor role) at a client or within Accenture.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of data science experience.
• Experience leading or collaborating with a team of data scientists in developing and delivering advanced analytics, statistical models, machine learning, and agentic models that work in a production setting.
• Familiarity with relational databases and intermediate or advanced level knowledge of SQL.
• Experience in business domains such as CPG, Retail, Marketing Analytics, Customer Analytics, Digital Marketing, eCommerce, Health, Supply Chain, Banking, Financial Services, Infrastructure Services, and Security.
• Strong statistical programming experience in Python and R.
• Solid knowledge in supervised and unsupervised learning, classification, regression, clustering, neural networks, ensemble modelling (random forest, boosted tree, etc.), multivariate statistics, non‑parametric methods, reliability models, Markov models, stochastic models, and Bayesian models.
• Development experience working under various data environments such as Snowflake, Azure, and GCP.
• Knowledge of agentic capabilities.
• Extensive experience leading Data Science and Advanced Analytics delivery teams.
• Extensive experience in client engagement and business development.
• Job location: Mumbai, Bangalore, or NCR.
• Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or related disciplines.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills in English.

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