Data Science Consultant
Colombia
We are actively seeking a Data Science Consultant to expand our remote team. This position is ideal for professionals passionate about leveraging data to solve business challenges and proficient in managing projects from initiation to completion. As a Data Science Consultant, you will play a vital role in converting data into actionable insights that influence strategic decisions.
Responsibilities
- Lead the creation, development, and implementation of ML/AI solutions, ensuring both technical leadership and strategic alignment
- Design and deploy responsible AI systems, tailoring them to client needs through comprehensive planning and rigorous evaluation
- Champion AI adoption across organizational departments, driving innovation through new products and solutions
- Analyze complex client challenges and identify how ML/AI solutions can effectively address them
- Collaborate closely with data scientists and engineers, fostering leadership and mentorship to elevate team expertise
- Monitor advancements in ML/AI technology, promoting innovative practices that meet regulatory compliance
- Facilitate seamless communication and coordination among business, legal, and technical stakeholders
- Oversee the development of ML solutions, manage project scopes, and guide teams from the sales process through delivery
- Build and sustain strong client relationships, ensuring clear communication and high satisfaction levels
- Engage with senior clients to elevate AI adoption across their organizations
- Support sales and pre-sales efforts by evaluating data opportunities, crafting RFP responses, and developing compelling proposals
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in IT with a strong background in Data Science
- 3+ years of leadership roles, such as Lead, Manager, or Architect, in Agile or hybrid settings
- Experience managing teams of 20+ members
- Participation in at least 5 complete project cycles or major product launches
- Extensive leadership background in Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and AI
- Proven record of designing and implementing ML/AI solutions
- In-depth knowledge of Machine Learning, including deep learning, statistical methods, and various ML models
- Ability to engage senior stakeholders to secure project support or funding
- Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow
- Capability to translate complex business requirements into feasible ML/AI solutions
- Familiarity with regulatory environments or experience in highly regulated industries
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Advanced proficiency in English
Nice to have
- Showcase of additional certifications in Data Science or Machine Learning
- Background in public speaking or leading workshops on AI-related topics
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