Data Science Lead
Job Description Summary
The Data Science Lead is responsible for analysing, processing, and modelling data, then interpreting the results to create actionable plans that help solve business challenges and drive business results.
Job Description
This role will involve developing and deploying AI and machine learning models, working with large language models (LLMs), and putting analytical products into production.
This role reports to the Business Owner: Intelligent Analytics.
Key Result Areas:
Operational Delivery
- Gather data and enable a centralized data knowledge management system that integrates sources into one platform
- Develop a process to aggregate data and then enable centralization
- Mine and analyse large sets of data to derive actionable insights and value from data
- Develop an approach and model for foresight generation
- Perform predictive analytics and data modelling to derive insights about future business decisions that improve customer experiences and business revenue
- Design, implement, and support the delivery of data solutions
- Assess the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and data-gathering techniques
- Develop analysis metrics and new reports to support critical business decisions
- Provide input on optimal data architecture to support effective data solutions
- Develop relevant data models, including statistical and machine learning models, to derive more value from data
- Guide data types and content that should maximize value
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand current challenges and needs that should be met with data solutions
- Identify data tasks and processes that can be improved and automated
- Develop real-time data gathering, analytics, and reporting capabilities
- Launch performance dashboards
- Enable automation
- Integrate with data roles to ensure a holistic GMPAS overview
- Develop and deploy AI and machine learning models
- Work with large language models (LLMs) and prompt engineering
- Put analytical products into production environments
People
- Manage own performance
- Plan work over the applicable period
- Mentor and guide junior data scientists and analysts
Finance and Governance
- Understand, interpret and implement COE specific compliance requirements within GMPAS delivery e.g. POPI
Minimum Requirements
- Relevant degree or qualification.
- Extensive experience in data mining, modelling, and analytics.
- Deep knowledge of AI and machine learning techniques
- Experience with large language models (LLMs) and prompt engineering
- Sound knowledge of data analytics and reporting tools.
- Strong understanding of data models and architecture.
- Ability to integrate traditional research and insight with data.
- Proven track record of putting analytical products into production
Skills Required
- Relevant degree or qualification.
- Extensive experience in data mining, modelling, and analytics.
- Deep knowledge of AI and machine learning techniques.
- Experience with large language models and prompt engineering.
- Sound knowledge of data analytics and reporting tools.
- Strong understanding of data models and architecture.
- Proven track record of putting analytical products into production.
What We Do
Zensar is a leading experience, engineering, and technology solutions company. We conceptualize, build, and manage digital products for Forbes Global 2000 clients across the hi-tech engineering, banking and financial services, insurance, manufacturing and consumer services verticals. With proven excellence across five core areas, including experience services, advanced engineering services, data engineering and analytics, foundation services, and application services, our solutions leverage industry-leading platforms to help our clients be competitive, agile, and disruptive while moving with velocity through change and opportunity. Zensar’s expansive ecosystem of 60+ technology partners, including Oracle, Salesforce, SAP, Guidewire, Automation Anywhere, Adobe, and UiPath, enables us to deliver comprehensive solutions to clients, facilitating seamless integration and allowing them to leverage cutting-edge technologies and tools for enhanced business outcomes. Zensar is part of the USD 4.4 billion RPG Group. With headquarters in Pune, India, our 10,500+ employees, representing over 50 nationalities, work from 30+ locations across North America, UK/Europe, and South Africa. Visit us at www.zensar.com








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