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Title and Summary
Director Data ScientistJob Description – Director - Data Scientist – Commercial Solutions
Overview
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Data Science in our Product Data Analytics team within the Large Market Commercial Solutions department, based in Gurgaon, India. This role is pivotal in driving data-driven decision-making and delivering innovative solutions that enhance our market offerings. The Director will manage a team comprising Data Analysts, Senior Data Scientists, and Business Analysts, focusing on solving complex business problems and driving value through advanced analytics.
• Are you excited about Data Assets and the value they brings to an organization?
• Are you an evangelist for data driven decision making?
• Are you motivated to be part of a Global Analytics team that builds large scale Analytical Capabilities supporting end users across 6 continents?
• Do you want to be the go-to resource for data analytics in the company?
Reports to: VP of Data Science and Analytics
Key Responsibilities
• Leadership & Team Management:
o Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Data Analysts, Senior Data Scientists, and Business Analysts.
o Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.
o Ensure the team meets performance targets and contributes effectively to the department’s goals.
• Data Analytics & Strategy:
o Develop and execute a comprehensive data analytics & infrastructure strategy aligned with the Large Market Commercial Solutions objectives.
o Leverage data analytics to drive insights, identify opportunities, and support strategic decision-making.
o Ensure the delivery of high-quality analytical solutions that meet business needs and enhance market competitiveness.
• Project Management
o Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of data analytics projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards.
• Advanced Analytics & Innovation:
o Lead the development and deployment of advanced analytics models, including predictive and prescriptive analytics, to solve complex business problems.
o Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in data science and analytics to drive innovation within the team.
• Stakeholder Management:
o Collaborate with senior leadership, including VP of Data Science and Analytics, to align analytics initiatives with overall business objectives.
o Communicate complex data insights and analytical solutions effectively to non-technical stakeholder
All About You
• Diverse experience in Data Science, Data Analytics . Experience with data modeling and data exploration tools.
• Coach, train and mentor team on data analytics solutions
• Strong domain knowledge of Commercial Solutions business model and products
• Experience across data analytics project lifecycle - data management, data mining, data analytics, data reporting, data product development
• Strong understanding of big data platforms and cloud-based analytics solutions.
Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, PowerBI
• Experience with Hadoop environments, SQL, Python
• Excellent problem solving, quantitative and analytical skills
• Team player, excellent communication skills
• Must be able to interact with management, senior stakeholders and collect requirements
Education
•Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s in Statistics, Data Science, or a related field) is highly preferred.
Corporate Security Responsibility
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;
Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.
