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Data Science Technical Project Lead - Pontoon
Data Scientist
Lead multiple data science teams, ensuring delivery of complex analytics projects while providing hands‑on technical guidance in Python, machine learning, and cloud‑based data pipelines.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the end‑to‑end delivery of data science initiatives across 2‑3 cross‑functional teams.
- Coordinate sprint planning, backlog grooming, and stakeholder communication using Agile practices.
- Provide technical direction and code reviews for Python‑based machine‑learning models and data pipelines.
- Ensure data quality, reproducibility, and scalability by guiding the use of SQL, data‑engineering tools, and AWS services.
- Identify and mitigate project risks, track milestones, and report progress to senior leadership.
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands‑on experience in data science, including model development and deployment.
- Proven track record managing or leading multiple data science teams in a project‑focused environment.
- Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and cloud platforms (preferably AWS).
- Deep understanding of Agile project management and ability to translate technical work into business outcomes.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of bridging gaps between data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders.
Skills
pythonmachine learningproject managementsqlaws