Applied Data ScienceWe 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.