About the job
We are a digitally native company where innovation, design and engineering meet scale. We use the latest technologies in the digital and cognitive field to empower organizations in every aspect.
We want you to join us to work for the biggest clients in tech, retail, travel, banking, ecommerce and media, revolutionizing and growing their core businesses while helping them (and you!) stay ahead of the curve. Be part of a company with the most cutting-edge practices and technologies plus a unique team.
We are looking for a Data Scientist for a full-time position (on-site) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to join our team at Globant.
The Data Science provides data-driven answers to complex strategic and tactical challenges. This position will have an interest in applying statistical analysis, data mining, and incorporation of machine learning and predictive analytics into real-world operational processes especially in forecasting, staffing optimization, and process design.
You'll get the chance to:
- Oversee the ongoing developments and operations of a high-performing Data Science, Reporting, and Business Analysis team, providing vision, guidance, and mentorship to staff.
- Compile and evaluate data to improve operations process or quality.
- Assist with special projects, trend analysis, and problem-solving. Provide support to operational teams on issues that need deep dives to improve process, efficiency, or errors.
- Establish a vision for productization of data science artifacts and delivering Data Science as a Service.
- Work with reporting and business analysts to interpret/translate various datasets to tell a story to business partners and senior leadership team.
- Assist in compiling, creating, and managing reporting.
- Drive team alignment with key objectives that align with organizational and project goals.
- Collect, arrange, and inspect data using various tools to create required reports.
- Act as the primary liaison between project operational groups and client stakeholders, driving cross-functional alignment, elevating transparency across key stakeholder groups.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data into actionable opportunities for improvement.
- Identify appropriate decision technology techniques to apply to relevant analytic frameworks.
- Develop/maintain a consistent and cohesive reporting structure delivering regular data, reporting, and analysis to a variety of key stakeholders.
- Specialize in performing research and analysis to devise strategies for optimal business operations and services, ensuring efficiency and increased productivity.
- Manage Business Analysts' performance, determine priority, schedule according to business needs.
- Gather & analyze data; Perform data discovery, analysis, and modeling; Troubleshooting & problem-solving to support operations; root cause analysis, process improvement plans; reporting; deep dive into staffing, WFM, or operational issues.
- Assist with project management; Collaborate with managers to meet operational expectations.
- Provide assistance with required and ad hoc reporting.
- Prepare progress reports and presentations, updating databases as needed, maintain records and documentation.
- Maintain reporting structures, ensuring reports are being delivered timely and accurately. Track, report, and communicate trends, error rates, or other business requests by operational leaders.
- Oversight of provisioning/deprovisioning processes, working with Ops to ensure readiness for new hires.
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What will help you succeed:
- Bachelor's Degree in related field.
- 10+ years of experience as a Data Scientist.
- 7+ years of experience working for Consulting firms is a must.
- Strong English level is a must.
- Programming Languages: SQL, Python, R.
- Cloud-Based DBMS: Snowflake, Amazon RDS (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL), MongoDB, etc.
- Experience with big data, including structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data.
- Experience with machine learning.
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, PowerBI.
Tech Skills:
- Strategic Consulting
- Data Governance
- Digital Strategy Consulting
- Analytics Background
- Analytics Builder And Reporting
- Data And Metrics
- Data Visualization Concepts
