Principal Data Science Architect

We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with 120,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you’ll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you’ll also get to see your impact.

What you’ll be doing

The AA & AI team is focused on reinventing and transforming the shopping experience to best suit our customers' needs and making their lives easier. We look ahead to continuously assess how we can apply the latest technologies in innovative ways to constantly improve the shopping experience.

We drive evolutionary architecture, technical innovation and data driven decisions to implement our strategy. We pride ourselves on being a creative and forward-thinking group, focused on building the next generation of digital retailing.

As the Principal Data Science Architect, you will be working across the entire AA team to define and drive best practice Machine Learning, Statistical and Optimisation architectures to solve analytical and business problems. Includes:

• Solution architecture for data science models / solutions
• Technology architecture to deliver
• Data architecture
• Delivery mechanisms (App, Report, Feed etc) to best drive adoption and utilisation

Key responsibilities will include:
Act as a technical expert in one or more areas of Advanced Analytics, e.g. ML, Forecasting, Operations Research and Mathematical Optimisation, Deep Learning, Data/ML Engineering & Ops
Research leading industry and academic best practice in key areas of AA algorithms, applications and practices
Lead projects to deliver on time and high quality
Research new Advanced Analytics opportunities in areas of , e.g. ML, Forecasting, Operations Research and Mathematical Optimisation, Deep Learning, Data/ML Engineering & Ops etc to identify new opportunities for future solutions
Shape and drive the Advanced Analytics values within the team
Shape and implement the Advanced Analytics roadmap
Share knowledge and experience across the team
Train and develop other team members in the Advanced Analytics team
Participate in the development of the vision for data / analytics architecture
Work closely with the Coles Enterprise architecture team to ensure AA opportunities are identified and understand how AA fits into Coles Digital Enterprise architect
Prioritisation of analytics projects – ensuring key stakeholder collaboration to ensure projects are prioritised in-line with overall business priorities
Effective Communication with key stakeholders around the delivery of key projects
Design and implement new algorithms to meet business needs

Good things you’ll need
Analytics professional with a proven track record (8+ years) in advanced analytics / data science / Measurement science and/or Econometrics
Track record in designing and delivering production grade, Advanced Analytics solutions
Key analytical techniques, e.g. ML, Forecasting, Operations Research and Mathematical Optimisation, Deep Learning, Data/ML Engineering & Ops etc.
Analytical applications -R, Python, Scala, Hive, Spark, SQL, Excel
Productivity applications - Git, Jira, Confluence
Track record of effectively managing high performance teams
Bachelor or Masters degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Econometrics, Applied Statistics, Physics, Engineering or related field.
Experience in Retail
Business and commercial acumen
Change management
Project management
Stakeholder management
Clear and concise communication
Clear planning and direction
Ability to manage team members to achieve outcomes

Outstanding career opportunity for an accomplished innovator to develop a high performing innovation team with strong innovation and engagement disciplines at Coles.

Take your next step into something bigger, apply now

With us it’s not about the discounts (although you do get those), it’s about joining a team where your wellbeing and professional development is invested in and celebrating your contributions is the norm. And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer flexible work including work from home, additional leave and parental leave entitlements.

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. Find out more in the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site.

Safer together

We’re committed to providing a safe environment for our team members and our customers. As part of that commitment, you will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before joining the team at Coles, unless you’re medically exempt. You’ll also need to disclose your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application (and possibly provide further evidence of your vaccination status). Thanks for applying, and for your understanding.

Job ID: 52572

Employment Type: Full time

AI, Bachelor's degree, Master's degree

Work from home, Parental leave