Data Science Manager

Ready for a challenge?

Then Just Eat Takeaway.com might be the place for you. We're a leading global online food delivery platform, and our vision is to empower everyday convenience. Whether it's a Friday-night feast, a post-gym poke bowl, or grabbing some groceries, our tech platform connects tens of millions of customers with hundreds of thousands of restaurant, grocery, and convenience partners across the globe.

About this role

As a Data Science Manager for the Logistics online world, you will be responsible for developing well-engineered, robust, and high-quality data-driven solutions and platforms that drive optimization and strategic insights for our global logistics business. You will play a key role in shaping the vision and execution of data science initiatives, ensuring alignment with business needs and strategy.

Reporting to: Leadership team of the Product Logistics Data & Analytics team

These are some of the key ingredients to the role:

• Team Leadership: Lead and coach a team of 10-15 highly talented data scientists and operations research scientists including team leads.

• Technical Collaboration: Work alongside the machine learning manager to drive the development of scalable machine learning models and robust optimization algorithms to solve complex logistics challenges.

• Stakeholder Management: Join the leadership team of the Product Logistics Data & Analytics team, understanding stakeholder needs and presenting potential solutions.

• Cross-Functional Synergy: Collaborate closely with the product and engineering team leads to build and deploy machine learning and optimization services on our platform.

• Culture of Innovation: Foster a culture of experimentation and innovation within the team, promoting best practices for model development, deployment, and monitoring.

• KPI Ownership: Own and enhance key logistics KPIs, ensuring that our products move in a data-driven and target-oriented direction.

• Communication: Present actionable insights through strong data visualization and clear communication, influencing the strategic direction of product logistics.

What will you bring to the table?

We're looking for a collaborative, proactive, flexible, and detail-oriented individual with a passion for innovation. Your technical toolkit should include:

• Educational Background: A Master's or PhD degree in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Operational Research, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science.

• Proven Experience: A proven track record of delivering data science and optimization solutions in a company environment.

• Advanced Analytics: Proven experience applying advanced analytics techniques such as machine learning, optimization, and mathematical programming.

• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in programming languages like Python or Java, and experience working with cloud-based platforms like AWS / GCP.

• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage cross-functional and multi-cultural teams.

• Project Management: Strong project management skills with the ability to influence, work effectively, and execute projects.

At JET, this is on the menu:

Our teams forge connections internally and work with some of the best-known brands on the planet, giving us truly international impact in a dynamic environment. Fun, fast-paced and supportive, the JET culture is about movement, growth and about celebrating every aspect of our JETers.