Data Science Lead / Manager – 6 Month Contract

Data Science Lead / Data Science Leader / Data Science Manager / Project Lead / Technical Lead / Data Science / ML / Machine Learning / AI / Artificial Intelligence / Hybrid – Remote / Warwick / Home / 6-month contract / £600 – 900 per day Inside IR35.

We’re looking for an experienced Data Science Lead / Manager to take ownership of 2–3 high-profile data science projects within a fast-paced environment.

You’ll define project direction, scope, timelines and deliverables, working closely with senior business stakeholders and technical teams to turn data and AI into actionable business outcomes.

The role:

• Own and lead multiple data science projects from concept through delivery
• Shape project direction, scope, priorities and deliverables
• Work confidently across technical and non-technical stakeholder groups
• Ensure data science outputs deliver genuine, actionable insight
• Get hands-on with Python when required
• Apply modern AI/ML, GenAI and Agentic AI approaches
• Work with cloud technologies – Azure highly desirable

We’re looking for:

• Strong Data Science experience – background as a Data Scientist who has then moved into Lead / Manager roles
• Excellent understanding of Data Science, AI/ML, GenAI and Agentic AI
• Experience working in large and complex organisations – ideally regulated such as utilities, energy, financial services, telecoms etc
• Strong project, change and stakeholder management experience
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Cloud experience, ideally Azure
• A curious, commercially minded approach with the ability to get into the detail when needed
• Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline preferred; exceptional Bachelor’s candidates or those completing a Master’s will be considered