Job Description
Lead Product Data Scientist
Hybrid - West London - 3 Days Min
AI, Machine Learning & Optimisation
Our client is seeking a Lead Product Data Scientist to lead the delivery of AI, machine learning and optimisation solutions within a complex operational environment.
You'll combine hands-on technical expertise with team leadership, working closely with stakeholders, engineers and product teams to build data-driven products that improve decision-making and deliver measurable business value.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development of ML, optimisation and decision-support products.
- Define technical strategy, product roadmaps and delivery plans.
- Manage and mentor data scientists and engineers.
- Translate business challenges into scalable analytical solutions.
- Drive product adoption, stakeholder engagement and value realisation.
- Ensure best practices across software engineering, deployment and support.
Experience Required
- Strong experience in machine learning, optimisation and applied data science.
- Advanced Python skills and experience delivering production-grade solutions.
- Background leading technical teams and stakeholder engagement.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms, data pipelines and modern software development practices.
- Experience within logistics, transport, aviation, retail, manufacturing or other operationally intensive industries is desirable.
Opportunity for a senior technical leader with a proven track record of delivering impactful AI and optimisation products at scale.