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Data Science Manager

About You — United Kingdom · Posted ~2 hours ago

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Skills

Data science management People management Project management Resource planning Team leadership Forecasting models Prioritization Technical quality management Career development Data science Forecasting Statistical modeling

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A Data Science Manager is sought to lead multiple specialist modelling teams within a rapidly growing analytics organization. You will manage and develop Data Science Leads, coordinate staffing and priorities, support delivery of high-quality forecasting models, and work with senior data science leadership on planning and strategic direction. The role combines people leadership, project coordination, technical quality oversight, and organizational scaling.

Highlights

Management role overseeing multiple data science teams, with responsibility for resource planning, technical quality, delivery, and team development. The position offers significant influence over the scaling and strategic direction of a data science function.

Description

Job DescriptionWe have an exciting opportunity for a talented organiser of people & projects to join our rapidly expanding Sports Analytics company based in London Bridge. As Data Science Manager, you are responsible for managing the Leads of multiple sport-specific modelling teams. You ensure consistency, alignment, and delivery across the portfolio of models while supporting the career development of Lead Data Scientists. You will work closely with the Head of Data Science on planning, staffing, and setting the direction for the function. You will be instrumental in scaling the data science capability and ensuring technical quality, delivery efficiency, and team cohesion across the department. Key responsibilities Resource planning of the Data Scientists to optimise departmental objectives and tasks in ongoing projects.Manage, coach, and develop Data Science Leads across multiple teams.Support Leads in planning, prioritisation, and delivery of high-quality forecasting models.Help set and maintain a high bar in technical standards, code practices, and documentation across teams.Identify and address capacity, capability, or performance challenges across the department.Collaborate with Delivery and Engineering counterparts to maintain efficient team operations.Work with the Head of Data Science to shape department-wide strategy, tooling, and hiring plans.Facilitate cross-team learning, innovation, and the sharing of best practices.Act as an escalation point for technical or resourcing issues across teams.Represent the Data Science function in cross-departmental discussions or leadership meetings.Help maintain a collaborative, supportive, and high-performance culture across the modelling organisation.