Job Profile : Head of Data Science - India
Location: Bangalore
Schneider AI HUB is a global organization led by the Chief AI Officer, with a mandate to spearhead
the AI-driven digital transformation of Schneider Electric.
We are seeking a passionate and accomplished Data Science enthusiast to lead our data science and
AI engineering teams. The Head of Data Science - India is a leadership position within the AI HUB
department, responsible for building, growing, maturing, and sustaining all data science capabilities
in India. This role involves creating new data science capabilities and proactively working with
product management and various lines of business across Schneider Electric to provide advanced
analytics and data science support. The Head of Data Science - India will closely collaborate with
similar roles in the US and France to ensure alignment and collaboration across geographically
distributed teams.
Responsibilities
o Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing team of machine learning and data science researchers.
o Oversee all activities of the data science and AI engineering teams, ensuring alignment with
departmental and business-wide vision and strategies.
o Mentor key data science positions, guiding them in their duties and encouraging their
professional growth.
o Innovation: Drive industry-leading performance by leveraging new and creative data sources
and employing the latest machine learning techniques.
o Infuse environment that enables collaboration between the data science team and product
management, business, technology, AI engineering, and data teams.
o Be accountable for all research, POC, and development activities of the team.
o Work with business teams to monitor outcomes and refine/improve machine learning
models.
o Conduct quick POCs and idea evaluations.
o Apply a range of statistical modeling techniques, including supervised, unsupervised, and
deep learning, to solve various problems.
o Evaluate new tools and technologies to ensure the team remains at the forefront of
analytics.
o Write white papers to evangelize ideas and drive adoption within the broader enterprise.
o Research and Publication: Publish research papers in international journals and file patents
for intellectual property.
o Conferences: Present at leading conferences to showcase expertise and solutions
Qualifications
Requirements and Essential Skills
General
Education: Master’s degree in computer science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Mathematics, or a
related field.
About Us
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We seek out and reward people for putting the customer first, being disruptive to the status quo, embracing different perspectives, continuously learning, and acting like owners. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome people as they are, creating an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as a real value for the company. We’re looking for people with a passion for success — on the job and beyond.
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Qualifications
Job Profile : Head of Data Science - India
Location: Bangalore
Schneider AI HUB is a global organization led by the Chief AI Officer, with a mandate to spearhead the AI-driven digital transformation of Schneider Electric.
We are seeking a passionate and accomplished Data Science enthusiast to lead our data science and AI engineering teams. The Head of Data Science - India is a leadership position within the AI HUB
department, responsible for building, growing, maturing, and sustaining all data science capabilities in India. This role involves creating new data science capabilities and proactively working with
product management and various lines of business across Schneider Electric to provide advanced analytics and data science support. The Head of Data Science - India will closely collaborate with
similar roles in the US and France to ensure alignment and collaboration across geographically distributed teams.
Responsibilities
o Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing team of machine learning and data science researchers.
o Oversee all activities of the data science and AI engineering teams, ensuring alignment with departmental and business-wide vision and strategies.
o Mentor key data science positions, guiding them in their duties and encouraging their professional growth.
o Innovation: Drive industry-leading performance by leveraging new and creative data sources and employing the latest machine learning techniques.
o Infuse environment that enables collaboration between the data science team and product management, business, technology, AI engineering, and data teams.
o Be accountable for all research, POC, and development activities of the team.
o Work with business teams to monitor outcomes and refine/improve machine learning models.
o Conduct quick POCs and idea evaluations.
o Apply a range of statistical modeling techniques, including supervised, unsupervised, and deep learning, to solve various problems.
o Evaluate new tools and technologies to ensure the team remains at the forefront of analytics.
o Write white papers to evangelize ideas and drive adoption within the broader enterprise.
o Research and Publication: Publish research papers in international journals and file patents for intellectual property.
o Conferences: Present at leading conferences to showcase expertise and solutions
Requirements and Essential Skills
General
Education: Master’s degree in computer science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Mathematics, or a
related field.