Head of R&D ( Machine Learning_Retail Solution )

Dada Consultants; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Singapore seeks a Machine Learning and Data Analysis Lead to manage R&D teams and develop software solutions predicting sales demand in the retail sector. The ideal candidate will have experience in a cultural setting, proficiency in programming languages, and significant expertise in data analysis. Additionally, a strong background in retail or FMCG is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing R&D teams in diverse cultural settings.
• Familiarity with retail or FMCG industry.
• Proficient in general-purpose programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage R&D teams while providing technical guidance.
• Collaborate with product and design teams to define product features.
• Design intelligent systems and develop algorithms.

Skills

Team management

Programming languages

Cloud-native platforms

Data analysis

Algorithm development

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Role summary : This is a Machine learning, data analysis, team leading role which focuses on development of software solution to predict sales demand for retail or FMCG industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage R&D teams, providing technical guidance and coaching to team members
• Collaborate with Business/Product Managers and User Experience Designers to scope product features and define technical requirements
• Design intelligent systems, develop algorithms, and architect cross-platform mobile applications and back-end technology stacks in Cloud-native platforms
• Set technical direction, plan deliverables, and project-manage R&D milestones
• Make direct technical contributions, provide guidance, and remove blockers to ensure team success
• Interact with leads, stakeholders, and teams across the organization to identify opportunities and drive innovation

Requirements:

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Data Science/AI/ML, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical R&D experience
• Good R&D team management experience, with a proven track record of leading teams across different cultural environments
• Good experience in the retail or FMCG industry is a strong plus
• Proficiency in one or more general-purpose programming languages (e.g., JavaScript, Java, Python, C/C++) and experience with mobile/web application development, Cloud-native platforms, DevOps, and DevSecOps toolsets

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing R&D teams to build user-facing application products with deep collaboration with Business/Product Managers and User Experience Designers
• Expertise in large-scale hardware system integration and intelligent software development
• Experience with mobile/web application and microservices development, including insights into the challenges facing the mobile/web application ecosystem in Cloud platforms