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Data Scientist (Project Lead)

Summary

Oversee end-to-end AI/ML projects, from scoping with stakeholders to deployment and handover, while tracking timelines and risks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end Data Science and AI/ML projects, from problem definition and planning through testing, deployment, and handover.
  • Engage business stakeholders to understand requirements, challenges, and expected outcomes.
  • Translate business needs into clear project scope, deliverables, tasks, and success criteria.
  • Collaborate with Data Scientists, Engineers, Developers, and Technical Leads to deliver practical AI/ML solutions.
  • Track project timelines, milestones, risks, issues, and dependencies.
  • Coordinate user testing, production readiness, deployment, and operational handover.
  • Present project progress, technical findings, and outcomes clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Maintain required project documentation, approvals, and stakeholder sign-offs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related STEM field.
  • 3+ years of relevant experience in Data Science/AI project delivery, Technical Business Analysis, Technical Project Management, or similar roles.
  • Experience managing AI/ML or data-driven projects from requirements through production deployment.
  • Good understanding of Agile/Scrum project methodologies.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Able to work independently and effectively with cross-functional technical teams.

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

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