Applied Data Science Manager

dunnhumby is the global leader in Customer Data Science partnering with the worlds most ambitious retailers and brands to put the customer at the heart of every decision. We combine deep insight advanced technology and close collaboration to help our clients grow innovate and deliver measurable value for their customers.

dunnhumby employs nearly 2500 experts in offices throughout Europe Asia Africa and the Americas working for transformative iconic brands such as Tesco Coca-Cola Nestlé Unileverand Metro.

Were looking for an Applied Data Science Manager who expects more from their career.You will be based in our São Paulo office leading and developing a team of Applied Data Scientists across Brazil and this role you will leverage the best of data science advanced analytics AI and human creativity to transform complex business challenges into compelling insights and impactful solutions for retailers and CPG companies.

This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with clients to help them identify the right problems and shaping scoping and successfully delivering our services and solutions to them through AI and data science while working alongside super-smart colleagues across dunnhumby challenging and rewriting the rules not just following them

What Youll Be Working On

• Lead develop and inspire a team of Applied Data Scientists fostering a high-performance culture built on quality collaboration continuous learning experimentation and accountability.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients and internal stakeholders communicating complex analytical concepts clearly and influencing decision-making through evidence-based insights.
• Partner with client and internal teams to shape and scope new opportunities translating commercial challenges into scalable data science analytics and AI solutions that deliver measurable business value.
• Apply agile ways of working to plan prioritize and deliver analytics and data science initiatives promoting collaboration iterative development continuous improvement and effective delivery.
• Collaborate with global teams to bring the best of dunnhumbys science capabilities to clients leveraging advanced analytics machine learning AI and emerging data sources to develop innovative and differentiated solutions that drive measurable business impact.
• Promote and scale a culture of reuse by leveraging existing dunnhumby science assets frameworks modules and code wherever possible while packaging new innovations for adoption across global markets.

What We Expect From You

• Proven experience leading coaching and developing teams fostering a collaborative inclusive and high-performing culture.
• Demonstrated success managing the end-to-end delivery of analytics and data science initiatives with a strong focus on quality scalability and reusability.
• Knowledge of agile methodologies and experience applying agile principles to deliver analytics data science or technology projects.
• Stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships.
• A structured and analytical approach to problem-solving capable of translating complex business challenges into pragmatic and actionable solutions.
• Knowledge of customer behavior and insights category management pricing promotions loyalty programs and retail media within pharmacy and health-related retail environments.
• Strong foundation in statistics machine learning and advanced analytical techniques.
• Experience with modern data science and big data technologies including Python SQL Spark Hadoop and AI-enabled tools and platforms.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging AI technologies.
• Advanced English and Portuguese proficiency.

What you can expect from us

We wont just meet your expectations. Well defy them. So youll enjoy the comprehensive rewards package youd expect from a leading technology company. But also a degree of personal flexibility you might not expect. Plus thoughtful perks like flexible working hours and your birthday off.

Youll also benefit from an investment in cutting-edge technology that reflects our global ambition. But with a nimble small-business feel that gives you the freedom to play experiment and learn.

And we dont just talk about diversity and inclusion. We live it every day with thriving networks including dh Gender Equality Network dh Proud dh Family dh One dh Enabled and dh Thrive as the living proof. We want everyone to have the opportunity to shine and perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. Please let us know how we can make this process work best for you.

Our approach to Flexible Working

At dunnhumby we value and respect difference and are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work.

We believe that you will do your best at work if you have a work / life balance. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others so if this is important to you please raise this with your recruiter as we are open to discussing agile working opportunities during the hiring process.

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