Chief Data Scientist

Job type
Location
Auckland
Salary
NZD150000 - NZD170000 per annum
Reference
BH-12509-1
Chief Data Scientist

Contribute to the research, development, and delivery of demand forecasting projects
  • Conduct multiple iterations to improve model performances
  • Lead a team of Data Scientists and Engineers
  • Auckland CBD
The company: 

My client has created a predictive tool using machine learning predictive analytics that improve forecast accuracy for their clients using customer data from a variety of sources, especially social media and search platforms. 

The Opportunity: 

Having grown rapidly in the past few months, there is a clear need for a Chief Data Scientist to come on board and lead the teams working on the research, development, and delivery of demand forecasting projects.

  • You will work with the Data Scientists and Data Engineers team to understand their needs and provide guidance
  • By bringing together multiple data sources, you will coherently mesh together and manipulate each set to identify the market opportunity and risks for reputation management and social marketing campaign optimisation.
  • You will direct solution architecture with specific focus on continuing development of the underlying analytics platform.
  • You will drive the delivery of business insight through advanced and statistical analysis and research,  as well as conducting multiple iterations to improve model performances. 
  • You will have the chance to work across multiple industry sectors including, Insurance, Retail, Tourism, etc. 
Your background: 
  • Leadership skills to build a strong data science community.
  • Collaborative, team player to work alongside other key stakeholders in the organization in an agile environment
  • Traditional Machine Learning and Deep Learning experience using Python, AWS and SageMarker.
  • You have experience shipping models to production, you’re comfortable with running data science workloads on the cloud and container-based technologies.
  • You have worked in a team that deploys best-practice engineering skills, including unit testing, CI/CD, and git.
  • Exceptional communications skills are key as you will be working with a highly energetic and dynamic team
In short, this is a fantastic opportunity for the right person. If this sounds like you and you would like to know more, please contact Claudy at claudy@potentia.co.nz or apply now!

Please note only those who are currently residing in New Zealand with the appropriate working rights shall be considered for this position. 


Ref #BH-12509-1