Head of Data Science

SUMMARY:
Responsible for building an analytical strategy & driving a capability responsible for delivering solutions to business with insight from understanding needs and analysing massive amounts of structured and unstructured data. This role is intended to help shape strategies, guide decision making and provide solutions that meet specific business needs and goals.

POSITION INFO:

Responsibilities:

• Strategy and Continuous Improvement
• Data Gathering
• Data Modelling
• Data Science
• Security and Compliance
• Stakeholder Management
• Team Management
• Self-Management

Behavioural Competencies:

• Manages Complexity
• Optimizes work processes
• Communicates Effectively
• Collaborates
• Cultivates Innovation
• Nimble Learning
• Resourcefulness
• Situational Adaptability

General Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in similar role.
• Python and/or R.
• Comfortable in a *nix & terminal environment.
• Capable in cloud-based environments
• Must have data science management experience

Qualifications:

• STEM Postgraduate Qualification (Qualification is analytics, mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, actuarial science and/or computer sciences preferred)
• Preferred exposure to management and/or leadership qualifications

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