Data Science Director, Data & Analytics

  • Full-time

Company Description

Ethos is the Middle East’s leading multi-disciplined agency known for pioneering digital transformation, data-driven marketing, best in class content production, along media, technology and business consulting expertise.

We think big and we make big ideas come to life. We are crazy about the digital world and we aim high. We are looking for talented and valued people with interesting and provocative ideas, along with bold and diverse perspectives. Our culture is all about the thriving young team of us in 4 offices around MENA, while we boldly help impact the success of  leading brands like McDonald's, Huawei, and American Express.

Job Description

Ethos Data Scientists provide a wide range of analytic solutions for a multitude of client applications and data systems. We build inferential and predictive models, including machine learning algorithms and AI; we process, integrate and manipulate big data with distributed systems and customer data pipelines; we synthesize results and translate findings and into compelling stories that resonate with clients. 

As a senior manager, you’ll be leading teams in defining, creating and evangelizing ground-breaking analytics solutions leveraging the suite of agency Data Science offerings. 

Job Role: 

  • Rigorous statistical modeling and inferential analysis 
  • Providing strategic vision and alignment for client engagements 
  • Engaging with colleagues across the agency to identify new and improved pathways for data-powered solutions 
  • Providing expertise in fundamental skill areas such as statistical methods, distributed computing, machine learning, AI, and open source programming 
  • Leading cross-functional teams to define, implement and promote cutting-edge data engineering and analysis solutions with new and existing clients, including: 
  • End-to-end customer data integration, activation and enablement 
  • Machine learning and AI development and applications 
  • Synthesizing complex, technical concepts and outputs into compelling story lines resonate with a variety of technical and non-technical audiences 
  • Delivering thought leadership and innovation in process, technique, and implementation. 
  • Sharing knowledge, debating techniques, conducting research to advance the collective knowledge and skills of our Data Science practice. 

Qualifications

We’re looking for rigorous analytic training and 5+ years professional experience in a data science or analytics role, which typically includes: 

  • Proven track record of technical and analytical innovation that delivers measurable business impact 
  • Proven track record leading and scaling teams of data scientists 
  • Robust, fundamental expertise in areas of statistical methods, distributed computing, machine learning, AI, and/or a variety of open source programming languages 
  • Demonstrated ability to flex seamlessly from highly technical, analytical discussions to higher level, strategic conversations. 
  • Extensive experience leading and executing projects that span data engineering, data mining, statistical modeling, distributed computing, and business strategy 
  • Experience integrating a variety of data sources, methods, and applications to achieve specific objectives 
  • Flexibility to operate across technologies, industries, or level of scale and complexity 

Additional Information

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