Sr. Data Scientist

Function

Were Hitachi Vantara the data foundation trusted by the worlds innovators. Our resilient high-performance data infrastructure means that customers from banks to theme parks can focus on achieving the incredible with data.

If youve seen the Las Vegas Sphere youve seen just one example of how we empower businesses to automate optimize innovate and wow their customers. Right now were laying the foundation for our next wave of looking for people who love being part of a diverse global team and who get excited about making a real-world impact with data.

The Team

Hitachi Vantara is looking for a Sr. Data Scientist to join its Global Analytics & Decision Sciences (GADS) team. Being a part of the Hitachi Vantara Finance Organization this team connects the dots across multiple business functions to drive growth enable data-driven decision-making and solve complex business problems.

In this role you will collaborate with a broad range of internal stakeholders including and not limited to services sales marketing product management finance pricing and partner operations as well as key business owners and stakeholders across multiple levels and functions within the organization. You will work with diverse data sources to analyze business problems translate insights into action and support executive decision-making.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to perform computer-aided quantitative and statistical analysis using advanced tools and scientific modeling techniques in support of the organizations global strategies. The candidate must demonstrate strong attention to detail and data quality along with the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

The Role

• Collaborate with business stakeholders and cross functional teams to understand enterprise-wide analytical needs frame key questions translate requirements into actionable data and analytics solutions and align objectives and measurable outcomes.
• Provide thought leadership in advanced analytics including statistical analysis and descriptive diagnostic predictive and prescriptive modeling to solve complex business challenges and shape analytical strategy.
• Synthesize insights across multiple business dimensions including financial performance forecasts products geography industries competitive landscape and customer segments to drive data-driven decision-making and strategic direction.
• Design and develop scalable data and analytics solutions using programming languages (e.g. Python SQL) data platforms (e.g. SQL Server Oracle) cloud technologies (e.g. AWS) and visualization tools (e.g. Power BI).
• Apply advanced statistical and quantitative techniques including high complexity predictive modeling to develop data driven solutions and deliver actionable fact-based insights.
• Evaluate and utilize current and emerging technologies to identify trends enhance analytical capabilities and deliver innovative solutions and recommendations.
• Lead cross functional projects and programs communicating complex analytical findings through clear and concise presentations to management and executive audiences.
• Drive adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) by leading initiatives establishing best practices and scaling capabilities across the team.
• Mentor and develop junior team members in advanced analytics and data science practices and provide regular updates and insights to management.

What Youll Bring

• Bachelors degree in Statistics Data Science Quantitative Economics Marketing Analytics Mathematics Computer Science Engineering or a related quantitative field; Masters degree with relevant professional experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Data Scientist or in a similar analytical quantitative or technical role.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL with hands-on experience in data engineering data wrangling feature engineering and scalable data processing.
• Experience with statistical analysis and machine learning techniques (e.g. regression hypothesis testing dimensionality reduction predictive modeling and data mining) to generate actionable business insights.
• Experience working with diverse data sources data platforms and reporting/analytics tools (e.g. SQL Server Denodo or similar technologies).
• Experience with Cloud platforms including storage querying and advanced analytics (AWS GCP or Azure).
• Strong data visualization and storytelling skills with proficiency in tools such as Power BI and advanced Excel.
• Strong understanding of data modeling principles ML libraries and best practices.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced ambiguous environment.
• Demonstrated ability to explore and leverage new data sources tools and methodologies to improve analytical capabilities and business outcomes.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with experience working across diverse teams and stakeholders.

As required by the equal pay and transparency acts the expected base salary for this position is: $110K USD to $120K USD. Expected on-target earnings: $123K USD to $135K USD.

The expected pay is determined based on a variety of factors including but not limited to depth of experience in the practice area. Employees are eligible to participate in Hitachi Vantaras bonus/variable/commission pay programs where applicable and are subject to the programs conditions and restrictions.

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Were a global team of innovators. Together we harness engineering excellence and passion for insight to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can a make positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can inspire the future this is the place to fulfil your purpose and achieve your potential.

Hitachi is a global company operating across a wide range of industries and regions. One of the things that sets Hitachi apart is the diversity of our business and people which drives our innovation and growth.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems. We believe that when people feel valued heard and safe to express themselves they do their best work.

We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits support and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. Were also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). Were always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best which leads to unexpected ideas. So here youll experience a sense of belonging and discover autonomy freedom and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.

Were proud to say were an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran age disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.