Job Title: Data Science Manager - AI Governance; Innovation
About the Tesco Data Science Team
At Tesco; our Data Science team focuses on modelling complex business problems and deploying data products at scale. Our work spans across multiple areas including physical stores; online; supply chain; marketing and Clubcard; where we encourage rotation amongst our Data Scientists so they can gain expertise in different subjects.
We work on several domains and problem types: online; pricing; security; fulfilment; distribution; property; IoT and computer vision are just some. Our team members spend 10% of their week on learning and personal development. Multiple academic collaborations enrich the team expertise; knowledge sharing events are regular. Furthermore; we have got a great work-life balance; team days and relaxed but engaging culture.
You will be
As a Data Science Manager; you will help shape and expand a highly skilled team of Data Scientists focused on delivering a better understanding of the business and optimising processes based on all available data. You will have the following responsibilities:
Owning the innovation process across all business and technical domains and leading the relevant development of data science algorithmic features
Develop; implement and manage AI governance frameworks to ensure ethical and responsible AI practices; while monitoring compliance with relevant regulations and standards
Setting up the team/projects for success by making sure that the projects they are responsible for are resourced appropriately and by unblocking difficult situations
Leading framing and scoping of Data Science problems across multiple projects
Line managing data scientists
Support; guide and mentor the team in their daily work
Help to define the strategic direction the overall team should take; trading off between contradicting priorities
Conduct risk assessments; collaborate with legal and technical teams to address governance issues; and educate employees on AI policies and procedures.
Partnering with Engineering to the design complex software systems and influencing the wider team architecture
Promote data science across Tesco; and promote Tesco across the external Data Science community
Skills relevant for the Job
Mathematical & Statistical Understanding:
A strong numerical higher degree in a mathematical; scientific; engineering or computer science discipline with application to Data Science
The ability to use your academic knowledge and commercial experience to tackle specific business problems
An analytical mind set and the ability to use your academic knowledge to tackle specific business problems
A high-level expertise in Python
Strong background in Machine Learning
Experience with Software Engineering best practises (SDLC)
Experience in designing reliable and scalable ML systems
Experience in open source big-data technologies and cloud
Experience of setting up and managing open source Data Science environments
AI Governance related Skills
Knowledge of machine learning; data science; and AI ethics.
Strong understanding of AI technology and ethical considerations
Knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks related to AI and data protection
Experience in data governance and management
Familiarity with risk management and compliance frameworks
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Management & Leadership Experience:
Proven track record of driving successful innovation projects.
You have previously managed colleagues
Experience in hiring and building out high performing Data Science teams
You have experience in setting a strategic direction and running complex data science projects with multiple stakeholders
You can influence senior stakeholders and have a passion for implementing change
Experience in developing and managing partnerships with academic institutions
A background or strong understanding of the retail sector; logistics and/or ecommerce would be advantageous but is not required.
Experience relevant for the job
Experience of leading highly technical Data Science developments involving multiple stakeholders in AI governance
Experience in collaborating with legal; compliance; and technical teams to address AI governance issues.
Experience of coaching / mentoring others in technical approaches
Experience if leading and managing AI innovation projects from conception to implementation.
Experience of partnering with technology teams to productionize developments and roll out at scale
AI; ML; AI Governance; Innovations using AI/ML
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