Director of Data Science

Role Accountabilities:

• Participate in varied data and analytics projects, from deep dive analysis and reporting to full model build, implementation and maintenance.
• Apply machine learning and simulation techniques to provide insight for clients; e.g. Logistic Regression, Random Forest, Neural Networks, etc.
• Develop efficient and flexible code.
• Validate and test analytics models in line with existing frameworks.
• Partake in and shape analytics R&D work.
• Design and implement required reports and dashboard.
• Maintain the design and build of ETL and data cleansing processes in line with existing frameworks.
• Participate in and shape business analysis activities to gather required reporting, dashboard, analysis and or/analytics requirements.
• Develop project plans, estimations and proposals.
• Lead sections of a project; including team management, schedule management and providing status updates to the client etc.
• Team management, mentoring and career development coaching.
• Undertake business development activities and meet directly with clients.
• Own project related documentation.

Person Specification:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organise, scrutinise, and disseminate significant amounts of information.
• Robust attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrable ability to prioritise tasks and work on multiple conflicting requirements.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with knowledge of project management processes.
• Knowledge of ETL and Data Warehouse ideologies and methodologies.
• Experience with one or more of the following analytical tools; R, Python, SAS base, SPSS (Modeller).
• Experience with one or more of the following BI or graphical visualisation tools; Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Qlikview.

Required:

• Minimum 2.1 degree in Analytics, Data Mining, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years’ previous development experience in BI/Analytics/Project environments.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel with a proficiency in: Advanced formulas, tables and formatting, conditional formatting, advanced charting, pivot tables and charts, Visual Basic and Macros.
• Excellent consultative, communication, presentation and management skills.
• Entitlement to work in Ireland and the UK without sponsorship.

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