Lead Data Scientist

Idea Nuggets; Chennai District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Ideas2IT is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to drive data-driven innovation, transforming complex datasets into actionable insights and guiding strategic decisions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop predictive models, analyze trends, and deploy scalable solutions that maximize impact.

This role blends technical leadership with mentorship of junior scientists, shaping data strategies, and influencing high‑impact projects across the organization in a dynamic

Job description

Job Role

As a Lead Data Scientist, you’ll drive data-driven innovation, transforming complex datasets into actionable insights that guide strategic decisions. Collaborating with cross‑functional teams, you’ll develop predictive models, analyze trends, and deploy scalable solutions that maximize impact. This role combines technical expertise with leadership, offering opportunities to shape data strategies, mentor junior scientists, and influence high‑impact projects across the organization.

Job Role

As a Lead Data Scientist, you’ll drive data-driven innovation, transforming complex datasets into actionable insights that guide strategic decisions. Collaborating with cross‑functional teams, you’ll develop predictive models, analyze trends, and deploy scalable solutions that maximize impact. This role combines technical expertise with leadership, offering opportunities to shape data strategies, mentor junior scientists, and influence high‑impact projects across the organization.

Ideas2IT has all the good attributes of a product startup and a services company. Since we launch our products, you will have ample opportunities to learn and contribute. However, single‑product companies stagnate in the technologies they use. In our multiple product initiatives and customer‑facing projects, you will have the opportunity to work on various technologies. AGI is going to change the world. Big companies like Microsoft are betting heavily on this (see here and here). We are following suit. One of our GenAI initiatives is LegacyLeap, which converts legacy applications to modern technologies. This is a complex AI problem, and you will have an opportunity to work on it. The market response to the LegacyLeap platform has been tremendous.

What’s in it for you?

• Experience in identifying enterprise‑level challenges and transforming them into impactful product ideas. A knack for turning abstract concepts into structured strategies that align with market needs.
• A sharp analytical mindset that can evaluate market trends, customer insights, and competitor analysis to ensure a spot‑on product‑market fit.
• Skilled at building actionable roadmaps that are informed by real customer needs, market demand, and strategic objectives. An ability to guide product development from ideation to execution.
• Proven ability to engage with stakeholders, extract meaningful insights, and align diverse teams on shared goals, ensuring a seamless journey from product concept to launch.
• A team‑oriented approach with a history of fostering innovation through close collaboration with engineering, marketing, sales, and design teams, always with a focus on the customer.

Here’s What You’ll Bring

• Join a dynamic environment that values creativity and strategic thinking, where you can truly shape the future of products and solve real‑world challenges.
• Leverage a wealth of market data and industry insights to sharpen your strategic skills and stay ahead of the competition.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and advancement as you work on cutting‑edge products with a talented, cross‑functional team.
• Play a key role in guiding product direction, collaborating with key decision‑makers, and influencing the development of solutions that make a difference in the industry.