West Monroe is seeking an experienced Data Science Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join our growing Analytics practice that leverages advanced analytics, data science, and machine learning / artificial intelligence (ML / AI) to create impact for clients. 

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end data science workflow from data ingest and wrangling to analysis and presentation, including writing code, performing code and deliverable review, and people and project management, on due diligence and value creation engagements across various sectors, including Private Equity, Financial Services, Technology, and Consumer & Industrial Products
• Develop and test key investment hypotheses by asking the right questions and using appropriate data science approaches to derive data-driven answers
• Deploy analytics and machine learning models on large datasets using West Monroe’s proprietary data science platform Intellio® Predict to inform investment and operational decisions
• Devise creative methods to enhance our team’s capabilities in delivering analytics strategies and associated work, including presenting at internal skills-building seminars and contributing to data science-related product, asset, and offering vision and development
• Assist in business development by understanding business needs and requirements to create work plans, pricing estimates, detailed proposals, and Statements of Work
• Build the Next Generation of analytic Leaders through formal and informal mentoring of teammates within the Analytics practice and developing collaborative relationships across the rest of the firm

Qualifications

• Depth and breadth in statistics, machine learning, and R/RStudio
• Basic knowledge in SQL and github is required
• Experiences with econometrics, cloud databases, Spark, AWS, and Python are pluses
• Strong interest in data science applications in business, management, and investing
• Experience with managing 2-5 teammates on data science projects
• Demonstrated experience with individual contribution to code, code review, and building deliverables for presentation, as well as leading technical engagements including proposal development, estimation, and day-to-day project management experience
• Desire to lead and mentor other data scientists while leading projects and acting as client liaison
• Excellent leadership, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• A commitment to inclusion and diversity, and openness to new ideas and perspectives

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Based on pay transparency guidelines, the salary range for this role can vary based on your proximity to one of our West Monroe offices (see table below). Information on our competitive total rewards package, including our bonus structure and benefits is here.  Individual salaries are determined by evaluating a variety of factors including geography, experience, skills, education, and internal equity.​

Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, purchase shares from our employee stock ownership program and be eligible to receive annual bonuses. Employees will also receive unlimited flexible time off and ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Ten weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use after successful completion of one year of employment.