Director Data Science
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About the job
At Firstsource Solutions Ltd, we are committed to transforming businesses through the power of data, advanced analytics, and artificial intelligence. We are seeking a visionary Director – Data Science to lead our efforts in this domain. This role is ideal for an individual who excels at solving complex problems, inspiring teams, and driving innovation that creates tangible impact. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing team, collaborate with global clients, and architect scalable AI solutions designed to influence millions of lives.
What You’ll Do
- Lead with Vision: Define and execute our data science and AI strategy, ensuring alignment with overarching business objectives and fostering innovation.
- Inspire & Mentor: Build, guide, and nurture a talented team of data scientists and ML engineers, cultivating a culture of continuous learning and high performance.
- Deliver Impact: Design, develop, and deploy robust machine learning models and advanced analytical solutions to address real-world business challenges.
- Collaborate & Influence: Partner with internal stakeholders and global clients to identify opportunities, present data-driven insights, and influence strategic decision-making at executive levels.
- Drive Innovation: Actively explore and integrate emerging technologies, including generative AI, deep learning, and Natural Language Processing (NLP), into our solutions.
- Ensure Excellence: Oversee all aspects of model development, validation, deployment, and MLOps practices to guarantee reliability, scalability, and efficiency.
- Champion Responsible AI: Promote the ethical, transparent, and compliant use of data and AI principles throughout the organization.
What We’re Looking For
- 12–18+ years of comprehensive experience in data science, analytics, or machine learning.
- A minimum of 5 years in a leadership role, managing data science teams or enterprise analytics programs.
- Strong theoretical and practical expertise in machine learning, predictive analytics, and statistical modeling.
- Proficiency in programming languages and tools such as Python, R, SQL, and key ML frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn.
- Hands-on experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and MLOps frameworks.
- An advanced degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a closely related field; a PhD is highly preferred.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex insights clearly and translate them into actionable business strategies.
Why Join Us
- Impact at Scale: Contribute to shaping AI-driven solutions that serve global clients across critical sectors such as BFSI, healthcare, and customer experience.
- Innovation Culture: Be at the forefront of AI adoption, with opportunities to experiment with and implement cutting-edge technologies.
- Leadership Opportunity: Lead a team of exceptionally talented professionals and play a key role in influencing strategic organizational decisions.
- Growth & Recognition: Benefit from competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Collaborative Environment: Engage with diverse teams and clients in a dynamic and fast-paced work setting.
Disclaimer: Firstsource adheres to a fair, transparent, and merit-based recruitment process. We do not solicit any payment at any stage of hiring. Please be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and always verify through our official channels or email addresses ending with @firstsource.com.
Company
Firstsource
Firstsource Solutions Limited, a proud member of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, is a global business process services partner. We specialize in delivering transformational solutions and services that enh...