Description:
This is a unique opportunity for someone with experience managing data science projects and leading data scientists. You’ll head a team focused on growing our subscriber base and supporting our award-winning journalism.
You’ll collaborate across cross-functional teams of data scientists, ML engineers, developers, product managers, marketers and journalists to shape and deliver impactful projects. These range from personalising content recommendations to churn prediction and subscription optimisation. If you’re passionate about applying data science to business challenges in a creative, collaborative way, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and develop a team of 5+ data scientists
- Work closely with external vendors and contractors
- Champion best practices in data science delivery through clear frameworks and guidance
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure models, products, and services meet business needs
- Lead strategic projects that embed data science into business decision-making
- Maintain and monitor ML models, ensuring they remain effective over time
- Scope and prioritise high-value projects, balancing deadlines and quality
- Communicate project outcomes clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Promote the visibility and impact of data science across the FT
Required Skills And Experience
- Recent experience working with large datasets to solve complex problems
- Proven success delivering data science solutions within business environments
- Proficiency in R or Python
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience managing and mentoring data scientists
- Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas through writing, visualisations, or presentations
- Strong organisational skills with experience in balancing multiple projects
Extras We’d Be Excited About
- Familiarity with Posit Connect, workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow), AWS services (e.g., SageMaker, Redshift), or distributed computing tools (e.g., Spark, Kafka)
- Experience in a media or newsroom environment
- Agile team experience
- Advanced degree in Maths, Statistics, or a related field