Manager - Data Science

American Express International Inc; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

American Express International Inc. in Singapore is seeking a visionary leader to drive NLP and Generative AI initiatives, aligning them with business goals and scalable across the enterprise.

You will guide applied research, manage cross-functional teams, embrace agile practices, and integrate NLP solutions into existing platforms to boost performance and user engagement.

Qualifications

• PhD required in a quantitative discipline.
• Extensive experience in ML, NLP, Generative AI; manage projects end-to-end.
• Proven expertise in DL and NLP with business outcomes.
• Strong in Large Language Models and Generative AI.
• Solid understanding of agile project management and team leadership.
• Excellent communication and leadership across technical and non-technical teams.
• Creative and analytical problem-solver.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of NLP and Generative AI projects aligned with business goals.
• Conduct applied NLP research to deploy advanced techniques for business solutions.
• Foster innovation by staying current with AI/NLP trends and sharing knowledge.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables using agile methods.
• Collaborate with Technology to integrate NLP solutions into existing systems and platforms.

Skills

Machine Learning

NLP

Generative AI

Agile Methodologies

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science/Engineering/Statistics/Mathematics

Tools

TensorFlow/PyTorch

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design and development of NLP and Generative AI projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and scalability across the organization.
• Conduct applied research in NLP to identify and deploy advanced techniques that enhance our data science capabilities, focusing on delivering practical business solutions.
• Foster a culture of innovation by staying abreast of the latest trends in AI and NLP, and actively sharing knowledge and insights to contribute to the collective growth and technical proficiency of the team.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables using agile methodologies, ensuring efficient progress from conception to deployment.
• Collaborate with the Technology team to integrate NLP solutions into our existing systems and platforms, enhancing functionality and user engagement.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics).
• Extensive experience in machine learning, NLP, and Generative AI, with a demonstrated ability to manage projects from inception to completion.
• Proven expertise in applying deep learning and NLP techniques to solve complex problems, with a portfolio of projects that have delivered tangible business outcomes.
• Solid understanding of Large Language Models and practical experience with Generative AI
• Solid understanding of agile project management principles, with experience leading teams and managing projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with a creative and analytical approach to tackling challenges and driving results.