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Data Science Manager

Data Science Manager

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Zaventem, Belgium

Full Time

18-03-2025

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Job Specifications

Function

Advisory - Manager

Roles & Responsibilities

In a world where stakeholders are consistently expected to provide more diverse digital experiences, data scientists are continuously challenged – to work is to grow. The KPMG Lighthouse is currently looking for talents in the field of data science, people who are able to exploit data to create smart digital solutions, but who are also able to inspire about the art of the possible.

What is the job about?

Contributing to the growth of Advanced Analytics and Machine Learning as a topic and as a competence at KPMG
Contributing to the growth of our project portfolio
Mentoring colleagues
Stepping ito conversations with clients, and translating their business needs into Artificial Intelligence solutions Gathering and organizing data
Deciding on an analytical approach, and executing the analysis with a good eye for detail, all the while efficiently working towards the best possible solution
Communicating with clients: absorbing their thoughts, convincing them of the strengths of your models
Bringing your model into production – and communicating with specialist
IT profiles
Creating and maintaining good relationships with stakeholders – clients, vendors, KPMG colleagues,…

Location

Zaventem HQ

Skills & Qualifications

The tasks of a data scientist manager are diverse, and we are not looking for the unicorn data scientist, but a mindset focused on learning on the job is vital!

Elements we hope to see in our data scientist managers:

Concrete experience delivering concrete AI products.
A master degree with strong elements of modern data science techniques: Machine Learning algorithms, coding, statistics,…
Other types of eduction are also valued.
A sound knowledge of algorithms, and the ability to critically apply this knowledge to practical problems.
Knowledge of common data science software. We have a Python-first setup, but will if needed tackle problems using R, SAS, SQL, Spark, and work with tools such as Jupyter Notebooks, IDE’s, Git, Microsoft Azure,
Obviously, additional bonus points for PhD’s, and more specific knowledge like e.g. Keras, D3.js
The desire to learn and grow
A positive, collaborative, and flexible mindset
Fluent professional proficiency in Dutch or French is required.

We offer

As a Certified Top Employer We Offer

An international corporate culture in which personal growth, mutual trust and lifelong learning are being fostered.
A competitive and attractive compensation package and a great number of extra-legal advantages (Company car + fuel card, IPhone/IPad, group & hospitalization insurance, Allowances,…) which are customizable with our Reflex@KPMG plan.
Career and business development opportunities combined with trainings based on your personal needs and ambitions.
Learning and growth opportunities designed for leaders through our Management development Track.
Flexible, hybrid work arrangements to enable working from wherever you are.
A team of passionate colleagues to reach higher goals and support eachother
A buddy and performance manager to support and assist you through your first months at KPMG.
Great teambuilding, sport & wellbeing initiatives through our Together@KPMG program.
An inclusive workspace that encourages diversity and pursues mutual respect for each other’s beliefs and backgrounds.

About the Company

Uncovering a world of opportunity together. Whether your objective is to speed up digitalization, manage risk, drive growth, optimize cost, or increase your competitive advantage to secure your organization’s future, we can help you uncover fresh insights and develop new opportunities for your organization. Learn how to fully leverage data so that you can put it to work for your organization and discover how we can help your business stay relevant through Digital & Technology, Innovation, and Compliance. Know more

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