Data Science Manager

Description This position is offered on a 12‑month FTC basis. Role: The business demands for data science products have Increased leading to a natural expansion of the teams. The newly created hands-on manager role will work alongside another data science manager to lead the teams In delivering business value through data science products. Responsibilities: Support the head of data science, advance analytics and AI and work alongside other team members In delivering the departments mandate. • Apply expertise in statistics and mathematics, data science methods and AI techniques (Including GenAI) to solve complex business problems and deliver value aligned to business needs. • Develop products from poc to production In an agile, Iterative fail fast, learn and optimise manner. • Deploy robust data products In production using MLOps capabilities. • Adhere to all applicable data and AI applicable organisational, regulatory and legal requirements. • Mentor, upskill technical capabilities and manager more junior members of the team. • Generate energy, pride and momentum in the team to raise our game to world class, with the team acting as an internal consultancy. • Work collaboratively across multi-disciplined teams. Knowledge, Skills & Experience • A Data Science and AI expert with a proven track record in leveraging data science and AI methods to solve business problems and deliver tangible business value. • Educated to MSc, PhD or equivalent apprenticeship level in physics, mathematics, statistics, data science, AI or computer science. • Proven expertise In using relevant coding languages (Python, SQL etc.), tools (e.g. GIT, CI/CD pipelines, MLFlow etc.) and platforms (Databricks etc.) to deliver data products. • Strong problem-solving skills are essential, along with an ability to manage a varied workload. • Effective communication skills with ability to convey "why do we care" messages clearly to broad range of stakeholders having different technical capabilities. • Motivated by delivering results in a fast-paced digital and transformational organisation. • Prior experience of managing, motivating and upskilling more junior team members. • Collaborative, team player with a tenacious, resilient mentality and can do attitude. • Experience in the Telecommunications sector is a bonus Be Yourself. Make an Impact. Join Us. As a recognised Top 50 Inclusive Employer in the UK, we believe that diversity fuels innovation and success. We’re committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities and customers we serve. At TalkTalk, inclusion is part of our DNA – we’re all 100% human, and we’ve created a culture where you can truly be yourself. We’re not your traditional 9-5. We’re a dynamic, flexible workplace, and we’re excited to hear how you like to work. Whether you thrive in collaboration, focus better at home, or prefer a bit of both – let’s make it work. What We Offer • Flexible hybrid working – with a minimum of 50% office presence to support teamwork and connection • Collaborative office spaces designed for creative thinking and innovation • Free on-site parking at our offices • Generous holiday package – 25 days annual leave, 3 wellbeing days, and your birthday off (plus the option to buy up to 10 more days!) • Private healthcare for all employees • Competitive pension scheme and performance-related bonus opportunities • Free broadband for all employees • Life event gifts – celebrating milestones like marriages and births • Inclusive employee networks – open to all, supporting peer connection and thought-provoking conversations • Salary sacrifice scheme – save on dental, gym, and more • Big retail and leisure discounts • 3 paid volunteering days a year – because making a difference matters to us too