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Senior ManagerJob Description & Summary
Join our "New Products and Services" team, where you’ll lead the enablement of groundbreaking AI solutions that create meaningful impact for our firm, clients and society.PwC Ireland- Bring Your Talent, Grow Your Skills, Unlock Your Potential!
Join our "New Products and Services" team, where you’ll lead the enablement of groundbreaking AI solutions that create meaningful impact for our firm, clients and society.
As a Senior Data Scientist in Technology Consulting, you’ll be instrumental in shaping AI-driven products and services. In this leadership role, you'll have the autonomy to explore new data science frontiers, tackling complex challenges and shaping the strategic direction of our clients and the future of AI technology.
Your work will be crucial in evolving our AI execution capabilities, enabling us to consistently explore new opportunities, push the boundaries of what's possible in AI! You'll play a pivotal role in winning high-impact projects and leading their successful delivery, ensuring that our clients benefit from cutting-edge AI solutions that drive meaningful outcomes.
If you’re looking to lead, innovate, and make a meaningful impact, this could be the role for you!
Why Join Us?
Empowerment: Enjoy the freedom to explore and innovate, with a supportive team that values your unique perspective.
Impact: Make a lasting difference with your work, contributing to projects that drive meaningful change.
Growth: Thrive in a nurturing and collaborative environment that prioritises your well-being, professional development, learning and career growth, with access to the latest technology and tools.
Inclusivity: Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone’s voice is heard and respected.
Purpose-led work you’ll be part of
As a Senior Data Scientist, you’ll shape AI-driven products and services, lead high-impact projects, explore new data science frontiers, and push the boundaries of AI technology
Key responsibilities:
Collaborate with sector teams and clients to understand their unique challenges and opportunities, translating these into actionable AI strategies and solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes.
Lead the end-to-end enablement of AI-driven solutions and services, from initial concept through deployment.
Collaborate with the teams in designing, programming, and deploying scalable machine learning models and data pipelines
Take ownership of experimental design, exploratory data analysis, and hypothesis testing to validate AI models and ensure their effectiveness in real-world scenarios
Identify and implement best practices in AI and data science, continuously improving the team’s ability to deliver cutting-edge solutions on time and within scope.
Support new business opportunities, guiding the proposal, execution, and delivery of AI projects
Act as the primary AI thought leader, playing a key role in shaping AI strategy and positioning the firm as a leader in AI-driven solutions
Experience and Background:
Advanced degree in Data Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
Minimum of 7+ years of hands-on experience in data science and machine learning (ML), with a strong track record of delivering AI solutions that scale in real-world applications.
Proficiency in designing, optimising, and applying machine learning algorithms at scale.
Strong skills in Python, R, or similar languages, with experience in building and deploying AI models using industry-standard frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
Experience in building and managing data pipelines at scale using relevant technologies.
Expertise in data integration, API development, and delivering streaming services.
Demonstrable ability to lead AI project lifecycles from concept to delivery, including client engagement, requirement gathering, model development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Additional experience and skills (advantangeous)
Experience in shaping and influencing AI strategy at an Enterprise level.
Relevant certifications in data science, machine learning or big data technologies.
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS) with an ability to architect AI solutions in a cloud environment.
Knowledge of MLOps practices and tools for managing the entire machine learning lifecycle, from data collection to model deployment and monitoring.
Active participation in AI communities, conferences, or publications, contributing to the broader field of AI and data science.
Enjoy PwC’s perks
We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive employee benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at Life@PwC. (https://www.pwc.ie/careers-ie/life-at-pwc.html).
Being appreciated for being you
Our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We believe this so much that we have signed up for the Business in the Community Elevate Pledge. (https://www.bitc.ie/the-leaders-group-on-sustainability/inclusive-workplace-pledge/)
You can learn more about our culture of belonging and explore our range of inclusive programmes, initiatives, employee resource groups and more at www.pwc.ie.
Avoid the confidence gap; you do not have to match all the listed requirements exactly to apply, we’d love to hear from you!
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please email us for more information.
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