Senior Manager, Data Scientist

Monroe Consulting Group; Sepang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel and lifestyle company in Asia Pacific is seeking a Senior Manager, Data Scientist to lead their data team. The role involves driving data-driven decision-making, developing advanced analytics, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize business operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data science, excellent communication skills, and experience in the travel or e-commerce industry.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading and managing data science teams.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of data scientists and analysts for data-driven decision-making.
• Develop and implement advanced analytics and machine learning models.

Skills

Data Analysis

Machine Learning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science

Tools

Python

R

TensorFlow

Scikit-learn

Job description

Executive recruitment company Monroe Consulting Group's Technology Division is partnering with a leading travel and lifestyle company in Asia Pacific. Our esteemed client is seeking an experienced professional to be their Senior Manager, Data Scientist to lead thier data team.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Lead a team of data scientists and analysts to drive data-driven decision-making across the organization.
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  Develop and implement advanced analytics and machine learning models to optimize business operations, enhance customer experience, and drive revenue growth.
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  Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, marketing, finance, and operations to identify opportunities and solve complex business problems.
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  Manage end-to-end data projects from data collection and cleansing to model development and deployment.
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  Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in data science and analytics to continuously improve team capabilities and processes.
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  Present insights and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.

Requirements:

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  Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
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  Proven experience in leading and managing data science teams in a fast-paced environment.
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  Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, with experience in data manipulation and machine learning libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, Scikit-learn).
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  Solid understanding of statistical analysis, experimental design, and data visualization techniques.
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  Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex data insights into business recommendations.
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  Experience in the travel, aviation, or e-commerce industry is a plus.
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  Certification in data science or machine learning (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics, Google Professional Data Engineer) is advantageous.