Lead Data Scientist

Lead Data Scientist - Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane

Quantium

Founded in 2002, Quantium combines the best of human and artificial intelligence to forge a better, more insightful world. Our solutions make sense of what has happened and what will, could or should be done to re-shape industries and societies around the needs of the people they serve.

wiqRetail is our joint venture with Woolworths, working on greenfield data science projects to be deployed across the Woolworths ecosystem to drive significant commercial value.

The Lead Data Scientist role is responsible for leading and managing a team to deliver high quality data science and analytics solutions to Woolworth stakeholders.

The day to day work includes:

• Providing technical leadership of a high-performing team to deliver impactful projects that create commercial value
• Working on longer-term projects from end to end and owning parts of the solution design and delivery
• Working on industry “firsts” – retail has more opportunity to leverage rich datasets and advanced analytics for new projects than other industries
• Delivering high value projects across different domains, from promotions and pricing, supply chain, people analytics, last mile optimisation (plus some others that we’re not disclosing just yet)
• Working in agile squads to deliver projects and partnering closely with engineers and business stakeholders to drive outcomes
• Exposure to a range of exciting projects, such as building decision engines that feed back into the business
• Delivering high quality analytics, from scoping, data quality assessment, building data tables, EDA, feature engineering, model building, insights generation, and visualisation
• Proactively participate in learning forums and lead knowledge sharing with wider team 

What skills and experience do I need?

A Lead Data Scientist is responsible for providing technical leadership to the team, so demonstrable experience here is essential.

We know people are not bullet points, but we would expect you to have:

• A technical degree, such as Actuarial, Maths/Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics etc.
• Experience building predictive models in a commercial environment (experience with XGBoost or LightGBM is advantageous)
• Strong technical experience using SQL, Python or R
• Experience solving commercial problems and generating insights from large customer or transactional data sets
• Experience leading the delivery of analytical solutions in either a consulting or end user business
• Strong commercial acumen and problem-solving skillset
• Previous leadership experience and strong analytical and technical capability
• A collaborative style and the ability to work with and positively influence a variety of people across all levels and functions will see you succeed

If you think this could be a fit and you would thrive in our business, we want to hear from you. Please apply and we’ll be in touch to discuss your application. 

What’s in it for you
This role will provide you with your own career path development opportunities. We are an open, high achieving and collaborative team where we encourage our people to be themselves and share our superpowers. Our flat structure means that we can move fast with care, whilst ensuring we implement initiatives that drive for impact.

This is a permanent full-time role, based out of our head office in Eveleigh, conveniently located near Redfern station. Our employees enjoy a flexible, hybrid working environment, recreation areas, snacks and drinks, fitness, wellness and community group participation and a casual dress code. As part of the Woolworths Group, we benefit from the Woolworths Group discount as well as other partner discounts and information!

Our Values

• Move fast with care: We hustle with humility and heart, even under pressure. The quality of what we deliver is matched by the camaraderie we forge.
• Reach for remarkable: We respectfully challenge the status quo, with courage, passion and discipline. Keeping our eyes on the details, while making space to set sights on the dream.
• Share our superpowers: We recognise, value and celebrate what makes each and every one of us unique. Sharing our strengths, and helping others discover theirs makes for a better team.
• Balance tomorrow with today:  We are measured and insightful, weighing both short and long term trade-offs in our decision making. Thoughtfully considering the needs of our team, our partners, and our ethical role in society.
• Drive for impact: We own the responsibility to deliver tangible value to our partners and clients. Taking the time to build strong relationships, we deliver a positive impact on the world

More about Quantium

As one of the world’s fully diversified data science and AI leaders we operate across every sector of the economy and we’re growing fast - with growth comes opportunity! We’re passionate about building out our team of smart, fun, diverse and motivated people.

We combine a team of experts that spans Data Scientists, actuaries, statisticians, business analysts, strategy consultants, engineers, technologists, programmers, product developers, and futurists – all dedicated to harnessing the power of data to drive transformational outcomes for our clients.

We actively foster a culture where our people can stretch themselves to reach their full potential. We also know that work has to work for you, and modern life is fast paced and balance can be tricky. You want to work where you are respected and valued as an individual, not a number. Quantium embraces a flexible and supportive environment dedicated to powering possibilities for our team members, clients and partners.

Quantium are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are a multicultural team of various beliefs, sexual orientations and gender identities. We celebrate our diversity of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status and disability status.

Please note, this role is not suitable for Graduates. If you are a graduate and you’d like information about our Graduate Academy please visit https://au.gradconnection.com/employers/quantium/about-us/

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