Sr Manager Data Science - Growth

Role Summary

As a Senior Manager leading the Growth Data Science unit you will play a pivotal role in leading and accelerating growth strategies across multiple dimensions including marketing optimization and efficiency growth product initiatives (e.g. churn reduction) ecosystem plays (e.g. subscription models and rewards) and ads revenue optimization. This leadership position will require close collaboration with product teams senior marketing and partner growth leadership ultimately driving datadriven decisionmaking and achieving transformative business growth.

You will collaborate closely with business leaders and a dynamic team of data scientists and engineers. Your leadership will ensure the seamless integration of the data value chainfrom data collection and modeling to analysis reporting and experimentationultimately empowering Talabat to achieve operational excellence and unparalleled customer satisfaction.
 

Whats On Your Plate

Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic vision for harnessing data to refine and enhance logistics operations. This involves identifying key opportunities for process optimization cost reduction and service quality improvements ensuring that data science initiatives are perfectly aligned with Talabats broader business goals.

• Champion the adoption of a datadriven culture within logistics operations emphasizing the importance of basing decisions on rigorous data analysis and actionable insights. This includes promoting the use of advanced analytics and data science methodologies across all levels of logistics operations.

• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across product business and engineering teams. Ensure that data science projects are integrated with and supportive of overall business strategies fostering a cohesive approach to achieving Talabats objectives.

• Guide mentor and develop a highly skilled team of data scientists and data analysts. Set clear performance goals facilitate professional development opportunities and foster a supportive and innovative work environment that attracts top talent.

• Spearhead innovative data science projects including the application of predictive analytics machine learning models and optimization algorithms. Focus on projects that have the potential to significantly impact logistics efficiency and customer satisfaction.

• Ensure the development and maintenance of a robust and scalable data infrastructure that supports advanced analytics and data science activities. This includes advocating for best practices in data governance quality control and compliance with relevant data protection regulations.

• Oversee the generation of insightful analytical reports and dashboards that track key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide strategic insights to both the logistics team and senior management. Ensure that these insights are actionable and contribute to informed decisionmaking processes.

• Serve as a key point of communication between the data science unit and both internal and external stakeholders. Translate complex datadriven insights into clear understandable and actionable recommendations for various audiences.

• Stay abreast of the latest trends and advancements in data science logistics and technology. Incorporate cuttingedge practices and tools into Talabats data science strategy to maintain a competitive edge and foster continuous improvement.

• Effectively manage resources and priorities to strike a balance between longterm strategic initiatives and immediate operational needs. Ensure that the data science teams efforts are focused on projects with the highest potential for positive impact on Talabats operations.

• Design implement and manage experimental frameworks such as A/B testing to validate new ideas and measure their impact on logistics performance. Use these insights to guide continuous improvement efforts.

• Provide expert analytical support to crossfunctional teams assisting in the development of KPIs and goalsetting processes that align with Talabats strategic objectives.

• Lead by example to cultivate an environment of excellence and innovation within the data science team. Encourage creative thinking continuous learning and the exploration of new ideas to drive forward Talabats logistics operations.

Qualifications :

What Did We Order

Technical Expertise:

• Proficient in the full data analysis lifecycle including problem formulation data auditing rigorous analysis interpretation and presentation.

• Advanced skills in data analysis tools and programming languages such as Python R and SQL.

• Demonstrated expertise in data modeling dimensional design and the ability to understand and manipulate complex data structures.

• Strong background in experiment design and statistical analysis capable of conducting and analyzing A/B and multivariate tests.

• Knowledge of Big Data technologies preferably with experience in BigQuery and the Google Cloud Platform.

• Experience in data engineering and pipeline development e.g. through tools like Airflow is highly regarded.

• Familiarity with classical machine learning frameworks (e.g. Scikitlearn XGBoost LightGBM) is advantageous.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering Computer Science Technology or related fields. An advanced degree is preferred.

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in data science with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing data teams or operations.

• Proven leadership ability in managing diverse highperforming teams and in developing and executing strategic plans to meet business objectives.

• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills capable of guiding influencing and persuading a wide range of stakeholders.

• Demonstrated problemsolving skills with a growth mindset able to tackle complex challenges and drive forward innovative solutions.

• A strong sense of ownership and accountability coupled with a commitment to delivering highquality results.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime