Manager Data Science

Job description / Role

Responsible for managing the on-time execution of all analytical projects and deliverables in support of the cross-functional development of Advanced Analytics. This includes development of the framework, strategy, and execution of annual plans of the Advanced Analytics team as well as systematic reporting on status and results to ExCo.

Advanced Analytics is a discipline that deals with the application of advanced analytical methods to help make better business decisions through prediction and optimisation of business outcomes, employing techniques such as stochastic(Monte Carlo)/mathematical modelling, statistical analysis and mathematical optimisation.

In summary, role would entail corporate-wide, cross-functional, accountability for development of descriptive (e.g. behavioural segmentation, lifetime value model, social network analysis), predictive (e.g. Churn Prediction model, Next Best offer model, Market Basket analysis), and optimization (e.g. network optimization, campaign optimization, workforce optimization) models to leverage existing information assets for ROI maximization as well as enhance revenue generation and operational efficiency.

In addition, role would entail working virtually with key Consumer and Enterprise business owners to identify their advanced analysis needs to facilitate data driven decision making within the organization. Ultimate goal is to identify analytical datasets and advanced analysis methodologies using subject matter knowledge in both statistics/mathematics as well as business economics to propose and execute decision making models critical to achieving Consumer and Enterprise targets.

This role would entail effective and efficient communication and coordination with executive and senior management (VP, EVP and CXO level) in order to communicate business insight, drive decision making, and understand/validate requirements.

Requirements

- Degree in data mining, machine learning, statistics, economics or equivalent
- At least 7 years of experience in Advanced Analytics domain
- Proven track record of solving challenging problems by applying Advanced Analytics
- Expert analytical thinking and thought leadership
- Experience with large data sets and knowledge of both structured and unstructured data
- Ability to communicate analytical findings to senior management
- Passion for data and innovation

Knowledge & Skills:
- Advanced statistics proficiency using SAS/JMP, SPSS, STATA, Mathematica, Splus, R, MATLAB, Python, Scala, Clojure
- Advanced modelling and numerical methods proficiency using SAS, CPLEX, AMPL, AIMMS, GAMS, MATLAB, R, Python, Scala, Clojure, Weka, Knime, or RapidMiner
- Advanced modelling, simulation, proficiency using AnyLogic, Arena, Repast or NetLogo
- Skilled in structured databases and unstructured databases (including Big Data)
- Knowledge of visualization tools D3, Processing, or GGobi would be a plus

About the Company

du is the new telecommunication services provider in the UAE. We are an integrated service provider offering voice, data, video and content services over fixed and mobile networks to residential and business customers.

du has three broad target segments:

Consumers: Focusing on individuals and households by offering mobile and fixed voice calling, Internet, data services and television. Businesses: Focusing on small to very large corporations and government agencies by offering integrated fixed and mobile business solutions including voice, data, content and applications as well as professional services.

Carriers: Focusing on providing carrier, international data networks and wholesale services to international operators, multinational corporations and telecom carriers.

The needs of our customers are our primary focus. Our aim is to provide new and innovative services that deliver a better customer experience.