Data Scientist - Management Consulting Firm

Job Description

• Manages a team of business data analysts that use business data and statistical methods to provide insight into business performance and suggest area and methods of improving operations. - Implements and oversees the analytical approaches and methodologies and presents insight and recommendations to management for decision making and strategic planning. - Present complex information and data in an uncomplicated easy-to-understand way - breaks it down to suit the audience - Be the liaison between senior business stakeholders and technology teams to make programs successful from a business perspective. - Hands on experience in establishing and running large initiatives through structured programs - Ability to understand and interpret the programs and linking the same with data to create meaningful reports - Define and document the Project Objectives Scope Assumptions Risks and Mitigation - Develop a high-level Project chart with milestones and estimated timelines - Detail the resources points of contact execution method and support mechanism - Develop a detailed project plan with tasks resources time-lines status tracking and progress tracking - Ensure resource availability allocation and tasks are completed on time to the satisfaction of stakeholders - Create and manage periodic reporting of project execution status and other trackers in standard accepted formats - Own the project plans delivery on-time and in scope to the satisfaction of all stakeholders - Perform periodic risk assessment and minimize risks through appropriate planning and escalation - Maintain a comprehensive project documentation that is reusable - Measure and communicate project performance using standard techniques and measures - Bachelors/Masters/Ph.D. in Economics Statistics Engineering Computer Science Management or academic equivalent Required Skills : - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders with emphasis on follow through and reporting - Data management and statistical modelling skills: SAS R HADOOP Python SQL Excel etc. - At least 6+ years of analytics experience across various business areas such as Marketing Supply Chain and Risk etc. - In-depth technical knowledge and experience in one or more areas: Machine Learning AI Predictive Analytics Prescriptive Analytics etc. - Excellent organization and project documentation skills - Analytical and Problem solving skills along with self-motivation to excel - Meticulous planning skills with attention to detail and multi-tasking skills - Strong working experience in Microsoft tools (Excel Power point etc.) including good presentation skills Personal Attributes : - Ability to cope in a complex and fast-changing business environment and to respond calmly and rationally to changing aspirations in a deadline-driven situation. - Strong planning and organizing skills including the ability to manage several work streams simultaneously. - Excellent communication skills with a capacity to present discuss and explain issues coherently and logically both in writing and verbally. - Good influencing and persuasion skills with the ability to enthuse and inspire multidisciplinary teams and build successful relationships at all levels. - Good team player self-motivated and able to work on own initiative. - Clear decision-making ability with the facility to judge complex situations and assess when to escalate issues. - Ability to balance conflicting and changing demands through prioritization and a pragmatic approach. Please refer to the Job description above

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