Senior Data Science Manager

Location: Asda House- Leeds

Employment Type: Full time; Permanent; 37.5 hours a week

Hybrid working opportunity: Yes

Closing Date: 23 September 2024

“Everything about Asda”

We are a values-led organisation. As such we encourage everyone to be open and honest. We work creatively and collaboratively, valuing everyone’s input.

Our collaborative culture, the size of our business and our belief in the empowerment of the individual means opportunities at Asda are abundant.

We conduct £300m worth of transactions every week. Our website handles over 2 million transactions a month. We have more than 145,000 dedicated Asda colleagues ensuring that our customers are at the heart of everything we do.

“Everything you’ll love”

• Minimum 24 days annual leave per year plus 8 bank holidays – Making sure you take time for your self and switch off
• 4 weekly pay – which means you get an extra payday a year
• Digital GP and Wellbeing sessions – Asda genuinely cares so we create a culture where our people can perform at their best, the physical health and mental wellbeing of all our people is very important to us
• Discount off your shopping at Asda and George - with extra discounts running throughout the year – really makes a difference, saving the colleagues an average of £700 a year
• Career development and apprenticeship and graduate schemes - we want our colleagues to excel and grow with our business. (Link to grad scheme on Asda page)
• Free city centre parking – you can also use it outside working hours

Plus, much more!

“That’s more like it”

As the Senior Manager of Data Science at Asda, you will play a critical role in driving our data strategy and maximising the value of our vast data resources. You will lead a team of data scientists and analysts to develop and deploy data-driven solutions that will impact Asda’s operations, customer experience, and overall business success.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the data science team and collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritise business opportunities that can be enabled or enhanced with data-driven approaches.
• Design, build, and deploy advanced statistical and machine learning models to build and enhance products from business forecasting to space & inventory optimisation.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify and define key performance indicators which can measure the impact of data science products and inform further enhancements.
• Leverage statistical techniques to analyse large, complex datasets and provide actionable insights to inform decision-making and strategy.
• Present product roadmaps, KPI impacts and insight to various stakeholders in a clear and concise manner, including senior leadership.
• Develop and maintain consistent technical standards as well as a robust approach to product lifecycle management including code reviews and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage and mentor a team of data scientists to foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and new technologies to ensure Asda is at the forefront of data innovation.
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners and vendors to access new data sources, technology features and stay informed on the latest trends and techniques in data science.

Experience:

• 8 years of experience in data science, with a track record of building and deploying advanced solutions and delivering insights that drive business value.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing a team of data scientists and analysts.
• Strong knowledge of machine learning algorithms, data mining techniques, and statistical modelling using Python.
• Experience with big data technologies, such as Azure Databricks and Pyspark.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Passionate about data and its potential to transform business operations and the customer experience.
• Experience in retail or consumer goods industry preferred.

At Asda, we believe that data is the driving force behind customer-centric decision-making and business growth. If you’re a passionate, innovative, and results-driven data science leader looking for a dynamic and fast-paced environment where you can make a significant impact, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and help shape the future of retail.

Work Where it Works

Our hybrid way of working gives you the choice to work where it works. This enables you to chose where you’ll be the most effective. It offers a mix of working from home and in an office environment that works best for you and your team.

You will also get an excellent benefits package including;-

• Discretionary company bonus
• £8,000 company car or car allowance
• Company pension 1.5 times colleagues contribution (Max 15%)
• 10% colleague discount, free parking and many additional rewards.

About You

We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves.

We are proud supporters of Women in Data®.  Connect, engage and belong to the largest free female data community in the UK – visit: www.womenindata.co.uk to join our community.

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