Manager - Data Science

Blend at a glance:

Blend is a premier AI services provider, committed to co-creating meaningful impact for its clients through the power of data science, AI, technology, and people. With a mission to fuel bold visions, Blend tackles significant challenges by seamlessly aligning human expertise with artificial intelligence. The company is dedicated to unlocking value and fostering innovation for its clients by harnessing world-class people and data-driven strategy. We believe that the power of people and AI can have a meaningful impact on your world, creating more fulfilling work and projects for our people and clients. For more information, visit www.blend360.com

Job Description

Work Location: Hyderabad

Role Highlights:

As a Manager - Data Science, you wont just manage, you'll lead by doing. This role demands strong hands-on expertise in Machine Learning, Generative AI, Python, and SQL, and any cloud environment (GCP, Azure or AWS) ensuring that you stay deeply engaged in the technical side while mentoring and growing a high-performing team. You'll spearhead end-to-end AI/ML project execution, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive innovation within Blends Data Science practice. If you love solving complex problems, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and can translate business challenges into cutting-edge AI solutions, wed love to have you on board!

What You'll Tackle Each Day:

Delivery & Project Management:

• Develop and implement ML models, Gen AI solutions, and predictive analytics.
• Perform data mining, feature engineering, and statistical analysis.
• Own project roadmaps, quality control, and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with Data Engineering teams to deploy and operationalize ML models.
• Automate and optimize workflows for efficiency.

Practice Development:

• Contribute to scaling Blends Data Science practice by building new capabilities.
• Design industry-specific AI/ML solutions and contribute to thought leadership.
• Evaluate emerging AI trends and tools and integrate them into our ecosystem.
• Lead innovation initiatives, research, and internal AI development.

People & Leadership:

• Mentor and develop a high-performance data science team.
• Guide career development and set performance benchmarks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive seamless execution.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Data Science & AI, with hands-on expertise in ML, Python, and SQL.
• Exposure to Generative AI — Should have worked on at least a few POCs or pilot projects leveraging Gen AI capabilities
• Strong knowledge of ML algorithms (Classification, Regression, Forecasting, NLP, LLMs, Optimization, etc.).
• Experience in end-to-end ML deployment, including working with either Azure or AWS or GCP or Databricks.
• Proven ability to solve complex business challenges in Retail, CPG, BFSI, Healthcare, or eCommerce.
• Deep expertise in statistics, probability, stochastic processes, and causal inference.
• Strong communicator who can explain AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with big data tools (Hadoop, Hive, PySpark) and ML pipelines.
• Bonus: Experience in Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, or digital marketing analytics.
• Bachelors/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Math, Operations Research, or a related field.

What do you get in return?

• Competitive Salary: Your skills and contributions are highly valued here, and we make sure your salary reflects that, rewarding you fairly for the knowledge and experience you bring to the table.
• Dynamic Career Growth: Our vibrant environment offers you the opportunity to grow rapidly, providing the right tools, mentorship, and experiences to fast-track your career.
• Idea Tanks: Innovation lives here. Our "Idea Tanks" are your playground to pitch, experiment, and collaborate on ideas that can shape the future.
• Growth Chats: Dive into our casual "Growth Chats" where you can learn from the best whether it's over lunch or during a laid-back session with peers, it's the perfect space to grow your skills.
• Snack Zone: Stay fueled and inspired! In our Snack Zone, you'll find a variety of snacks to keep your energy high and ideas flowing.
• Recognition & Rewards: We believe great work deserves to be recognized. Expect regular Hive-Fives, shoutouts and the chance to see your ideas come to life as part of our reward program.
• Fuel Your Growth Journey with Certifications: We’re all about your growth groove! Level up your skills with our support as we cover the cost of your certifications.