Data Science Manager

Salary: £50,000 - 75,000 per year

Requirements:

• Relevant work experience in data science, machine learning, and business analytics
• Practical experience in coding languages such as Python, R, Scala, with Python preferred
• Strong proficiency in database technologies such as SQL, ETL, No-SQL, DW, and Big Data technologies such as pySpark and Hive
• Experience working with structured and unstructured data such as text, PDFs, JPGs, call recordings, and video
• Knowledge of machine learning modelling techniques and how to fine-tune models such as XGBoost, Deep Neural Networks, Transformers, ResNets, VAEs, GANs, and Markov chains
• Experience using specialized machine learning libraries such as Fastai, Keras, Tensorflow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, and Hugging Face
• Capacity to read, understand, and implement new techniques in machine learning as they emerge
• Experience using cloud technologies such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Experience with specialised visualisation techniques such as D3.js and ggplot
• Strong verbal, written communication, and data presentation skills
• Ability to lead large projects and drive them through to completion
• Mastery of problem solving and solutioning
• Proven history and background in statistics, mathematics, or macroeconomics

Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, and inspire teams of Data Scientists
• Create bespoke machine learning solutions to model and solve problems, and help develop the team
• Solve challenging business problems using advanced machine learning methods such as Deep Learning and quantitative analytics
• Understand business requirements and support the development of business cases
• Run discovery analytics to identify new and innovative opportunities
• Partner with developers and engineers to deploy, embed, and scale machine learning models to deliver complex and critical projects
• Devise reusable assets and solutions, and develop best practices for current and future business problems
• Lead analytical discussions and influence the analytical direction of client teams
• Communicate and provide guidance to senior client leadership and teams
• Contribute data science expertise to new sales activities

Technologies:

• AI
• AWS
• Azure
• Big Data
• Cloud
• D3
• ETL
• GCP
• Hive
• Support
• Keras
• Machine Learning
• Network
• PyTorch
• Python
• PySpark
• SQL
• Scala
• TensorFlow

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We are Accenture, a leading global professional services company with a Data & AI practice spanning strategy, data science, data architecture, AI engineering, and visual insights. We work across more than 40 industries in over 120 countries and offer a vibrant, innovative environment with access to training and a global network of experts. This full-time Data Science Manager role is based in London, and it requires flexibility and mobility to spend time onsite with clients and partners. We offer a competitive salary and an extensive benefits package including 30 days vacation per year, a gym subsidy, private medical insurance, and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice. We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities, and we value shared success, innovation, and 360 value for our clients, communities, and each other.

last updated 36 week of 2026