Manager - Data Science

Description

The Manager - Data Science is responsible for supporting on developing and delivering the product vision and roadmap in close collaboration with our product developers, data engineers and data analysts who are spearheading the Advanced Analytics transformation across Majid Al Futtaim Retail.

Requirements

• Performance KPIs and Metrics in Retail analytical solutions
• Master’s Degree in a similar field is preferred
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload
• Experience in data visualization software and packages (Power BI, matplotlib, d3, highcharts)
• Experience in time series forecasting, boosting algorithms, optimization techniques, NLP, recommendation systems, ElasticNet
• Advanced experience in Azure, Spark, and git-Basic as well as understanding of web application framework (Django, Flask, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Ajax, jQuery etc.)
• Preferred Experience with delivering Retail commercial solutions :
• Collaborative, pragmatic and proactive problem solver
• Proficiency in various programming languages is a must, such as Python/SQL/ PySpark
• Good experience in deploying machine learning models on cloud services (Azure etc.)
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
• 2+ years in the Retail/FMCG business is preferred
• AI/GenAI experience is an added advantage over and above the minimum requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in an IT-related field or Computer Engineering from a premier institute
• Strong knowledge of algorithm/modeling techniques is a must, such as Logistic Regression, Linear Regression, Clustering, Decision Trees, Randfom Forest, SVM, KNN etc.
• Proven ability to deliver initiatives from conception through to completion, sound understanding of the analytics ecosystem and value chain from both a business and a technical standpoint
• Strong business communication and presentation skills with proven experience managing executive-level communications
• Experience in several visualization tools such as PowerBI, Qlik, BO etc.
• 7+ years in a senior Data Scientist role in an international environment; building advanced analytics models/solutions/products with the ability to demonstrate value and track record
• Strong English language skills (Speaking, Reading and Writing) with exceptional business writing, Arabic is a plus

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance