Manager, Data Science

Key Skills

Azure, Data science techniques, Leadership Skill, Machine learning techniques, Management, Python Programming, SQL

Job Description

As a Data Science Manager at National Grid, you will lead a team and do hands-on work. You will work in a dynamic organization to turn data into actionable intelligence. The variety and complexity of challenges you will solve is second to none, but most important is the real world impact your work will have on the lives of millions of people.

The National Grid Data Science teams provide insights and conclusions from multiple sources of information in a variety of different formats using analysis techniques that range from simple to advanced. An ability to work cross-functionally and on agile teams is critical and you should have a broad knowledge of: 

• Statistical & Probabilistic Analyses 
• Programming/Software Development 
• Effective Visualization and Presentation

Key accountabilities will include: 

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of Data Scientists
• Employ sophisticated analytics programs, machine learning, and statistical methods for predictive and prescriptive modeling, forecasting, and simulations
• Discover the best methods of integrating data from several different sources and formats for use in analyses 
• Project manage efforts both internal to the team and across the enterprise
• Be intellectually curious and enjoy learning

What you'll need

• Strong demonstrable data science experience (utility or energy sector is a plus)
• Experience leading large projects and/or a team of individual contributors
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with business stakeholders without supervision
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical knowledge into business terms
• Fluency in:
• Machine learning tools and techniques
• Python
• SQL
• Experience with cloud computing in Linux and Windows environments (Azure is a plus)
• Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline, exceptional candidates considered with Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in progress

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary dependant on capability 
• Annual bonus of up to 15% 
• We have a reputation for promoting a healthy work/life balance and offer hybrid working arrangements
• You’ll get 28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
• You'll get Life Insurance at 10 times basic salary 
• Our double-matched pension contribution scheme means your pension could be worth up to 18% of your salary
• There is the option to buy discounted National Grid shares
• We will pay for one professional membership subscription
• Access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few