Advanced Analytics Project Leader

Generali; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working and flexible hours

Corporate welfare system

Supplementary health insurance

Training and development

Structured learning paths

Career development programs

Internal mobility (including intl)

Job summary

Generali is seeking an Advanced Analytics Project Leader to identify, design and manage AI solutions across business units. You will lead analysis, business case development, and end-to-end implementation of analytics initiatives, coordinating data scientists, automation engineers and IT architects.

The role emphasizes collaboration with various functions, driving testing, deployment and optimization, and maintaining buy-in from stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as Data Scientist in a consulting firm or company
• 1–2 years managing AI/digital transformation projects
• Degree in mathematics, CS, engineering, economics or physics
• Experience with Python Data Science libraries (Pandas, Scikit-learn, Numpy, XGBoost, PyTorch, LightGBM, TensorFlow)
• Experience designing/evaluating ML models (clustering, classification, regression, forecasting)
• Excellent knowledge of Excel
• Good written/spoken English (B2)
• Strong teamwork, autonomy, proactivity and results orientation
• Strong communication across organizational levels

Responsibilities

• Drive project setup and business case development with target solution design
• Oversee end-to-end initiatives including prioritization and budget management
• Lead data scientists and ensure deployment with IT and automation teams
• Interact regularly with business units and management to align objectives

Skills

Data Science experience

Project management

Python

Statistical modeling

ML/AI libraries

Excel

English (B2)

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Degree in sciences/engineering/economics

Tools

Pandas

Scikit-learn

Numpy

XGBoost

PyTorch

LightGBM

TensorFlow

Job description

The Group Advanced analytics and Automation Solutions Unit is in charge of driving the identification and execution of key Advanced Analytics projects at Group level, related both to AI-driven automation and AI recommendations/predictions, and support local BUs, where needed, to implement local projects; the unit is also responsible for designing, implementing and continuously improving the library of central shared analytics / automation services available for the BUs through a central platform.

Advanced Analytics Project Leader

in charge of identifying, designing, developing and managing, in collaboration with the various business structures, artificial intelligence solutions that data analytics aim to provide recommendations / predictions to be used by different stakeholders, such as anti-fraud models or price elasticity models.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• You will drive the project set-up, the analysis of the as-is process / situation, the creation of a business case, the design of the target solution and its continuous improvement based on the results obtained during the testing phase
• You will be responsible for the implementation of the end-to-end initiatives, including priorities definition, budget management, management of internal and external service providers and business interfaces and ensuring buy-in and execution
• In particular, you will coordinate the development of the solution both from a logical point of view, you will lead the Data Scientists in the technical execution of all the analytical components - including Machine Learning models - and you will ensure their deployment with the support of Automation Engineers and IT Architects
• You will have the opportunity to have regular and frequent interactions with the business functions, who from time to time will be involved in the various projects, as well as with the management.

Requirements

• 5+ years as Data Scientist in a consulting firm or in a company
• 1-2 years experience in managing projects related to artificial intelligence, digital transformation or operational excellence
• Degree in scientific disciplines (mathematics, computer science, engineering, economics, physics)
• Experience in main Python Data Science libraries (Pandas, Scikit-learn, Numpy, XGBoost, Pytorch, LightGBM, Tensorflow)
• Experience in designing, developing and evaluating Statistical modeling or Machine Learning models (clustering, classification, regression, forecasting, …)
• Excellent knowledge of the Office package, in particular Excel
• Good knowledge of written and spoken English (B2)
• Excellent propensity to work in a team, operational autonomy, proactivity, high level of commitment and result / output orientation
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with the various organizational levels.

Nice to have:

• Strong problem-solving skills (analysis of complex problems and structuring of solutions)
• Excellent analytical and deductive skills, familiar with the design and evaluation of algorithms
• Basic knowledge of IT architecture
• Creativity and determination.

What we offer

We offer employment at manager level with the relevant salary, in accordance with the CCNL ANIA for non-executive employees and the Generali Group Company Agreement.

Gross annual salary ranging between 45K and 60K. The final offer will be aligned with the candidate's professional experience, technical and soft skills relevant to the role, and may include an individual variable component.

We also offer:

• Smart working and flexible hours
• Corporate welfare system
• Supplementary health insurance and discounted insurance policies
• Training and development
• Structured continuous learning paths (technical and managerial)
• Career development programs within the Group
• Access to learning platforms and internal mobility opportunities, including international.

Why work with us

Joining Generali means becoming part of an international Group with a strong heritage and a forward-looking vision, where people are at the center of our sustainable growth strategy.

We foster a responsible, inclusive, and innovation-driven work environment, where everyone can contribute to creating value for customers, society, and the communities in which we operate.

We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to building a stronger culture and driving sustainable growth.

At Generali, you will find opportunities to grow through continuous learning, career development paths, and internal mobility across the Group.

We recognize talent and merit, and support flexibility as a key enabler of well-being and a sustainable work-life balance.

Working with us means sharing strong values and taking on meaningful challenges together to build a safer and more sustainable future every day.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Generali evaluates all applications based exclusively on objective and gender-neutral criteria, including skills, experience and potential, ensuring fairness and transparency throughout the selection process.

Company Profile

Generali Group Head Office is the guidelining unit of the Generali Group, one of the largest global insurance and asset management providers. Established in 1831, Generali is present in over 50 countries in the world, with a total premium income of € 82.5 billion in 2023. With around 82,000 employees serving 70 million customers, the Group has a leading position in Europe and a growing presence in Asia and Latin America.

At the heart of Generali's strategy is its Lifetime Partner commitment to customers, achieved through innovative and personalised solutions, best-in-class customer experience and its digitalised global distribution capabilities. The Group has fully embedded sustainability into all strategic choices, with the aim to create value for all stakeholders while building a fairer and more resilient society.