<p><strong>Director of Data Science <br>Victoria, London</strong></p><p dir="ltr">As the Director of Data Science, you will shape the company's data strategy and drive actionable insights from our vast and diverse datasets. You will build and lead a team of talented data scientists, working closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement data-driven solutions that contribute to the company's overall success.</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p dir="ltr">Leadership and Strategy:</p><ol><li>Collaborate with executive leadership to integrate data science into the broader business strategy.</li><li>Fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.</li></ol><p dir="ltr">Team Management:</p><ol><li>Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of data scientists.</li><li>Manage team resources, budgets, and project timelines effectively.</li></ol><p dir="ltr">Technical Expertise:</p><ol><li>Provide technical guidance and oversight on complex data science projects.</li><li>Ensure the team utilises best practices and cutting-edge technologies in their work.</li></ol><p dir="ltr">Data Governance and Compliance:</p><ol><li>Establish and maintain robust data governance practices to ensure data quality, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to address data privacy and security concerns.</li></ol><p dir="ltr">Collaboration and Communication: </p><ol><li>Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, engineering, and business stakeholders, to identify opportunities for leveraging data to drive business outcomes.</li><li>Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and understandable manner.</li></ol><p><br></p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Key Initiatives:</strong></p><p dir="ltr">Supply Chain Optimization:</p><ol><li>Combine historical purchasing trends with forward-looking signals to help the business procure just the right amount of products at the right time to the right locations.</li></ol><p dir="ltr">Delivery Promise Time Optimization:</p><ol><li>Analyse historical delivery data to identify patterns, trends, and potential areas for improvement in delivery promise times.</li><li>Develop predictive models to accurately estimate delivery times based on various factors such as customer location, rider availability, and historical performance.</li><li>Continuously monitor and evaluate the performance of delivery promise models, making adjustments as necessary to optimise accuracy.</li></ol><p dir="ltr">Recommendation Engine Development:</p><ol><li>Design and implement recommendation engines for personalised product suggestions and content.</li><li>Collaborate with product teams to understand user behaviour, preferences, and feedback, incorporating these insights into Zapp’s recommendations.</li><li>Experiment with different recommendation algorithms, A/B testing methodologies, and optimization strategies to improve the relevance and effectiveness of recommendations.</li><li>Work closely with engineering teams to integrate recommendation models into our platforms and ensure seamless user experiences</li></ol><p dir="ltr">Custom Segmentation:</p><ol><li>Develop and implement custom segmentation strategies based on user demographics, behaviour, and transaction history.</li><li>Collaborate with marketing teams to identify target segments for personalised campaigns and promotions.</li><li>Provide actionable insights and recommendations to stakeholders based on the analysis of segmented data</li></ol><p dir="ltr"><strong>Preferred Skills:</strong></p><ul><li><strong></strong>5+ years of hands-on experience and 3+ years in a leadership role within data science in e-commerce, logistics, or a related industry</li><li>Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing data science teams.</li><li>Strong proficiency in machine learning, statistical analysis, and data visualization.</li><li>Expertise in programming languages such as Python or R.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li></ul><ol></ol><p><br></p> •
Last updated on Feb 12, 2024