Data Science (Sr) Manager / Principal

Valcon; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal development

Innovative environment

Impact & responsibility

Flexible culture

Company car

Mobility budget

Sports membership

Remote work abroad

Community events

Job summary

Valcon Netherlands seeks a (Senior) Manager/Principal Data Science to connect clients, stakeholders, and delivery teams, guiding data projects from concept to real business value.

You will lead successful projects, supervise data professionals, shape architectures, advise on platform choices, and develop propositions while mentoring colleagues to drive impact.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in a quantitative field or related discipline.
• 5+ years designing, developing and implementing data-driven solutions.
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate objectives into outcomes.
• Knowledge of data concepts and modern technology landscape.

Responsibilities

• Successful project execution at the client site.
• Manage and coordinate delivery teams and stakeholders.
• Advise on architecture and platform choices for client processes.
• Develop propositions and translate concepts into concrete services.
• Mentor colleagues and drive career progression.

Skills

Data science leadership

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Data architecture

Delivery leadership

Education

Masters in Quantitative Science

Job description

Do you thrive on shaping data science teams, guiding clients on their AI journey, and turning insights into real-world business value?

As a (Senior) Manager/Principal Data Science, you are the connection between the client, key stakeholders and the delivery team. You are able to supervise a team of Data professionals and ensure that the added value for the customer is delivered and guaranteed. You have a vision on Data Science concepts & new technology, and you translate this into valuable solutions and new services for our clients.

What will you do?

• Successful project execution at the client
• Management of the delivery team
• Continuous coordination with and advice to the relevant stakeholders.
• Architecture analysis and advice for the incorporation of new solutions into the customer's process and application landscape
• Solution Design within the frameworks and preferences of the client, thereby advising on platform/technology choices and alternatives
• Proposition development, translation of concept and technology into concrete services with added value
• Business Development - identify opportunities at the client and develop these into projects through proposals and client workshops.
• Coach colleagues on client engagement and Mentor colleagues in their career progression

Career paths

We provide for two career paths:

• As Principal you focus on the design & implementation of robust data solutions and extend and leverage your technical expertise throughout your career.
• As Manager you focus on the clients' perspective and guide all stakeholders through all phases of data solution implementation.

What do we offer you?

• Personal development: a tailor‑made growth path with training, courses, certification and mentoring by experienced colleagues.
• An innovative work environment: collaborate with a team of experts pushing boundaries in data, technology, and consulting.
• Immediate impact and responsibility: you'll make a difference for our clients from day one and are entrusted with responsibilities that challenge you to bring the best out of yourself.
• Inspiring work culture: a supportive, flexible, and no‑nonsense environment that fosters your growth and fully allows you to be yourself.

Additionally, we offer:

• A company car or mobility budget.
• A workplace that prioritizes and respects your work-life balance (for example by offering you the option of taking a sabbatical or expand the amount of holidays per year).
• An affordable sports membership that allows you to participate in 50 different sports offered by over 10,000 partners.
• The opportunity to work remotely from abroad for 10 days per year.
• A vibrant community that organizes both professional and social events.

Experience

• A masters degree in a quantative science such as Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, Econometrics, Physics etc.
• 5+ years of work experience in design, development and implementation of data driven solutions.
• Business acumen: understanding the business objective, process and context in order to arrive at the objective, criteria and frameworks for the solution to be realized.
• Knowledge and understanding of a range of data concepts and technology

Keywords

• Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Leadership