Data Science Lead / Manager – 6 Month Contract
Data Science Lead / Data Science Leader / Data Science Manager / Project Lead / Technical Lead / Data Science / ML / Machine Learning / AI / Artificial Intelligence / Hybrid – Remote / Warwick / Home / 6-month contract / £600 – 900 per day Inside IR35.
We’re looking for an experienced Data Science Lead / Manager to take ownership of 2–3 high-profile data science projects within a fast-paced environment.
You’ll define project direction, scope, timelines and deliverables, working closely with senior business stakeholders and technical teams to turn data and AI into actionable business outcomes.
The role:
- Own and lead multiple data science projects from concept through delivery
- Shape project direction, scope, priorities and deliverables
- Work confidently across technical and non-technical stakeholder groups
- Ensure data science outputs deliver genuine, actionable insight
- Get hands-on with Python when required
- Apply modern AI/ML, GenAI and Agentic AI approaches
- Work with cloud technologies – Azure highly desirable
We’re looking for:
- Strong Data Science experience – background as a Data Scientist who has then moved into Lead / Manager roles
- Excellent understanding of Data Science, AI/ML, GenAI and Agentic AI
- Experience working in large and complex organisations – ideally regulated such as utilities, energy, financial services, telecoms etc
- Strong project, change and stakeholder management experience
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Cloud experience, ideally Azure
- A curious, commercially minded approach with the ability to get into the detail when needed
- Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline preferred; exceptional Bachelor’s candidates or those completing a Master’s will be considered