Data Science Consultant
Colombia
We are recruiting a Data Science Consultant to join our growing remote team. This opportunity is tailored for individuals passionate about leveraging data to solve business challenges, with proven expertise in overseeing projects from inception to completion. As a Data Science Consultant, you will play a critical role in converting data into actionable strategies that support decisive business outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Lead the creation, development, and implementation of ML/AI solutions, offering both technical guidance and strategic insights
- Design and deploy responsible AI systems, personalizing solutions to meet client objectives through strategic planning and rigorous assessment
- Champion company-wide AI integration, driving innovation with tailored products and solutions
- Analyze client business problems and outline how ML/AI frameworks address them effectively
- Collaborate with data scientists and engineers, offering mentoring and leadership to strengthen team performance
- Monitor advancements in ML/AI technology and advocate for compliant, cutting-edge practices
- Facilitate alignment between business, legal, and technical teams for efficient project execution
- Develop ML tools, manage project scopes, and guide teams from sales engagement through solution delivery
- Establish meaningful client partnerships to ensure their continued satisfaction and trust
- Engage senior-level client stakeholders, fostering confidence in the integration of AI across their organizations
- Support client acquisition efforts by assessing data-driven opportunities, participating in RFPs, and crafting compelling proposals
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in IT, with a robust background in Data Science
- 3+ years holding leadership positions such as Lead, Manager, or Architect in Agile or hybrid settings
- History of managing teams with at least 20 members
- Involvement in a minimum of five full project lifecycles or significant product launches
- Significant leadership experience in fields such as Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and AI
- Proven record of successfully designing and implementing ML/AI systems
- In-depth knowledge of Machine Learning, including deep learning, statistical methods, and diverse ML models
- Competency in engaging senior-level stakeholders to secure project buy-in or funding
- Strong communication skills for explaining intricate technical ideas to varied audiences
- Proficiency in Python and ML tools like PyTorch or TensorFlow
- Capability to translate intricate business demands into actionable ML/AI designs
- Familiarity with regulated industries or experience in regulatory-focused technology applications
- Understanding of cloud platforms—including AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Advanced proficiency in English to enable seamless communication and collaboration
Nice to have
- Showcase of additional certifications in Data Science or Machine Learning
- Familiarity with presenting or leading workshops on AI and related fields
Benefits
- International projects with top brands
- Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
- Healthcare benefits
- Employee financial programs
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
- Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
- Global career opportunities
- Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
- EPAM Employee Groups
- Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn