AIT - AI Data Scientist Manager

PwC South Africa; Tampa (FL); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Holiday pay

Vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

PwC is seeking an AI Data Scientist Manager to lead data science initiatives, guide analytics teams, and deliver data-driven business insights from large datasets. The role emphasizes coaching, governance, and innovative technology adoption to meet client expectations and drive growth.

The position involves managing projects from planning to completion, handling data quality, and collaborating with stakeholders across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 4 years of experience.
• Preference for degree in Accounting, Analytics/Data Science, AI/Robotics, Business Admin/Management, CS/IS, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Math/Statistics, Operations/Supply Chain, Project/Technology Management, or Risk Management/Insurance.
• Applying statistical analysis, ML, data preparation, experimentation, and model evaluation techniques to develop and validate AI/ML solutions.
• Proficiency in Python, data science libraries, model validation methods, and modern AI/ML approaches to communicate insights to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Leading data science initiatives to transform raw data into actionable insights for informed decision-making
• Guiding teams in the application of advanced analytics and statistical techniques to solve complex business problems
• Developing and implementing data models and algorithms to enhance predictive capabilities
• Overseeing the creation and maintenance of data pipelines and data lakes to support large-scale data processing
• Utilizing machine learning and deep learning techniques to drive innovation and improve data-driven strategies
• Collaborating with stakeholders to identify opportunities for leveraging data to drive business growth
• Coaching team members to enhance their skills in data science workflows and troubleshooting
• Validating data quality and integrity within analytics frameworks to support reliable insights
• Encouraging the adoption of innovative technologies and methodologies in data science projects
• Managing project timelines and deliverables to align with client expectations and business objectives

Skills

Statistical analysis

Machine learning

Python

Data pipelines

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Python libraries

Model validation

Job description

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity As an AI Data Scientist Manager, you will play a pivotal role within our Data and Analytics Engineering practice, focusing on transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive business growth. You will leverage advanced analytics and statistical techniques to extract insights from large datasets, enabling informed decision-making and solving complex business problems. As a Manager, you will enhance your leadership style by motivating, developing, and inspiring your team to deliver quality results. You will be responsible for coaching and managing performance to meet client expectations, while embracing technology and innovation to improve delivery. In this role at PwC, you will take ownership of projects, confirming their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion. You will analyze and identify the interactions within complex systems, partnering with team leadership to maintain quality and timelines. Your growing business knowledge will help identify opportunities that contribute to the firm's success. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values meaningfully. This position offers a chance to develop skills outside your comfort zone and encourage others to do the same, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Leading data science initiatives to transform raw data into actionable insights for informed decision-making
• Guiding teams in the application of advanced analytics and statistical techniques to solve complex business problems
• Developing and implementing data models and algorithms to enhance predictive capabilities
• Overseeing the creation and maintenance of data pipelines and data lakes to support large-scale data processing
• Utilizing machine learning and deep learning techniques to drive innovation and improve data-driven strategies
• Collaborating with stakeholders to identify opportunities for leveraging data to drive business growth
• Coaching team members to enhance their skills in data science workflows and troubleshooting
• Validating data quality and integrity within analytics frameworks to support reliable insights
• Encouraging the adoption of innovative technologies and methodologies in data science projects
• Managing project timelines and deliverables to align with client expectations and business objectives

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor’s degree
• At least 4 years of experience
• Preference for a degree in Accounting, Analytics/Data Science, Artificial Intelligence/Robotics, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Mathematics/Statistics, Operations/Supply Chain, Project/Technology Management, or Risk Management/Insurance
• Applying statistical analysis, machine learning, data preparation, experimentation, and model evaluation techniques to develop and validate AI/ML solutions
• Utilizing Python, data science libraries, model validation methods, and modern AI/ML approaches, including generative AI where relevant, to communicate actionable insights to business and technical stakeholders
• Demonstrating proficiency in data science algorithms and workflows
• Utilizing machine learning and deep learning techniques effectively
• Excelling in complex data analysis and predictive modeling
• Managing data pipelines and confirming data quality
• Leveraging programming languages for data engineering tasks
• Embracing change and fostering innovation in data science projects

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Compensation

Salary range: $99,000 - $252,450. For residents of Washington state: $99,000 - $297,000.

Benefits

PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, visit https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran, marital or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth in the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy. For qualified applicants impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.