Applied Data Science Manager

dunnhumby

• $110K — $130K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in applied data science leadership
  • Proven ability to connect data science methods to client value
  • Strong modeling skills with tools like Hadoop, Spark, SQL, and Python
  • Experience in client-facing environments
  • Confidence in presenting to senior stakeholders
  • Track record of building and managing high-performing teams

Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of applied data science projects
  • Develop annual client workplans aligned with business strategy
  • Manage resources for productivity and timely delivery
  • Transform complex problems into actionable insights
  • Engage in client meetings to present methodologies and influence decisions
  • Hire, mentor, and retain a strong data science team

Benefits

  • Private medical and dental coverage with 90% premium funded by the company
  • Life insurance and disability coverage through Desjardins
  • 25 days of holiday plus additional time off benefits
  • Annual $500 Health & Wellness allowance and Employee Assistance Program
  • Long Service Awards and Talent Scout referral program
  • Car allowance for G4+ roles
Full Job Description
Applied Data Science

We are building applied data science capability to support a potential new client partnership in Canada. This role will shape the analytics workplan, lead delivery and connect advanced data science to commercial decisions.

What You'll Be Doing
  • You will lead applied data science delivery, helping the team turn complex business questions into compelling client action and scalable analytical solutions.
  • Develop the annual client workplan with Client Leads so it aligns to business needs and strategy.
  • Manage and allocate resources to support productivity, timely delivery and measurable results.
  • Lead the team in turning complex problems into clear insights and recommendations.
  • Participate in client meetings to present methodology, influence decisions and grow engagement.
  • Hire, mentor and retain a strong team while maintaining quality assurance, coding standards and reusable science solutions.

What We're Looking For
  • You'll bring technical depth, people leadership and the ability to connect data science methods directly to client value.
  • Experience leading applied data science teams in client-facing environments.
  • Strong modelling capability and practical experience with tools such as Hadoop, Spark, SQL and Python.
  • Ability to connect advanced analytics to customer experience and measurable business outcomes.
  • Confidence presenting methods and solutions to senior stakeholders.
  • A track record of building teams, managing delivery and creating scalable, reusable solutions.

Benefits at dunnhumby Canada
  • Healthcare: Private medical and dental coverage through Desjardins. dunnhumby funds 90% of the full premium cost and the employee funds 10%.
  • Protection and retirement: Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability through Desjardins, plus a 5% allowance of base salary for personal pension or retirement provision.
  • Time off: 25 days holiday per holiday year in addition to public holidays that fall during the working week, Early Friday finishes, loyalty days and a birthday day off.
  • Wellbeing: A $500 annual Health & Wellness allowance, the dh Wellness Hub and an Employee Assistance Program with support resources and up to six free professional counselling sessions for employees and their families.
  • Lifestyle and extras: Long Service Awards and the Talent Scout referral programme.
  • A car allowance is provided to G4+ roles.

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