Overview
This role is for an experienced Data Science Operations & Strategy Consultant tasked with enhancing the operational effectiveness of a growing Data Science team. The consultant will assess current practices, improve collaboration, and recommend strategic changes while working closely with senior leadership and various business units. The position offers an opportunity to shape the future structure and capabilities of a data-driven organization.
Responsibilities
- Assess the current operating model and governance framework within the Data Science function.
- Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement.
- Review team priorities, dependencies, and resource planning to boost delivery confidence.
- Recommend improvements for Data Science development, deployment, and operational processes.
- Define ways of working between Data Science, Product, Technology, and other business teams.
- Support leadership in designing the future team structure and capability requirements.
- Develop a medium-term operating and workforce roadmap aligned with business priorities.
- Advise on hiring strategies and team scalability, providing coaching and mentoring as needed.
Requirements
- Proven experience in assessing and enhancing Data Science or Analytics operating models.
- Strong background in organisational design, delivery optimisation, and team transformation.
- Experience collaborating with Product, Technology, and business stakeholders.
- Ability to identify delivery bottlenecks and suggest practical improvements.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Experience enhancing planning, forecasting, and delivery confidence in technical teams.
- Comfortable working in evolving environments with maturing structures and processes.
- Previous consulting experience in Data Science, Analytics, or Technology is highly desirable.