Head of Data Science (BBBH118133) Braunschweig (38122), Germany
Salary: EUR100000 - EUR140000 per annum
One of the largest clothing retailers in Europe is looking for a Head of Data Science where you will lead a team of 12. They have over 1,000 stores across Europe & Asia, grossed +€4 billion last year and are looking to continue their success with you.
The position:
* Lead the implementation of impactful data science projects such as demand prediction, ML development, assortment optimisation, and future use case development.
* Ensure suitable architecture from data pipelines to model deployment.
* Manage and mentor a team of 12 data scientists.
* Collaborate with other departments to translate their requirements into technical solutions.
* Present project outcomes effectively to senior management.
* Oversee recruiting, personnel planning, and foster a performance-driven, value-creation culture within the team.
* Enhance team efficiency through mentoring and professional development.
Your experience:
* Degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics, or a related field.
* 6+ years of professional experience in data science.
* 2+ years in a leadership or management position.
* Ideally experience in retail, fashion, consumer goods or a similar industry.
* Strong stakeholder management skills, used to working with upper management and C-Level.
* Practical experience with (or similar):
o Python, Git, Linux command line, and ideally Spark and Kubernetes.
o Open-source machine learning libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, PyTorch).
o Statistical packages (e.g., Jupyter, Pandas).
o Big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).
* Business fluent in German and English.
For more information, apply or contact Norman Cistovas.
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