Director, Data Science

Director, Data Science - 009DOL

Job Profile : Head of Data Science - India
Location: Bangalore

Schneider AI HUB is a global organization led by the Chief AI Officer, with a mandate to spearhead 
the AI-driven digital transformation of Schneider Electric.
We are seeking a passionate and accomplished Data Science enthusiast to lead our data science and 
AI engineering teams. The Head of Data Science - India is a leadership position within the AI HUB 
department, responsible for building, growing, maturing, and sustaining all data science capabilities 
in India. This role involves creating new data science capabilities and proactively working with 
product management and various lines of business across Schneider Electric to provide advanced 
analytics and data science support. The Head of Data Science - India will closely collaborate with 
similar roles in the US and France to ensure alignment and collaboration across geographically 
distributed teams.

Responsibilities
o Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing team of machine learning and data 
science researchers.
o Oversee all activities of the data science and AI engineering teams, ensuring alignment with 
departmental and business-wide vision and strategies.
o Mentor key data science positions, guiding them in their duties and encouraging their 
professional growth.
o Innovation: Drive industry-leading performance by leveraging new and creative data sources 
and employing the latest machine learning techniques.
o Infuse environment that enables collaboration between the data science team and product 
management, business, technology, AI engineering, and data teams.
o Be accountable for all research, POC, and development activities of the team.
o Work with business teams to monitor outcomes and refine/improve machine learning 
models.
o Conduct quick POCs and idea evaluations.
o Apply a range of statistical modeling techniques, including supervised, unsupervised, and 
deep learning, to solve various problems.
o Evaluate new tools and technologies to ensure the team remains at the forefront of 
analytics.
o Write white papers to evangelize ideas and drive adoption within the broader enterprise.
o Research and Publication: Publish research papers in international journals and file patents 
for intellectual property.
o Conferences: Present at leading conferences to showcase expertise and solutions
Qualifications

Requirements and Essential Skills
General
Education: Master’s degree in computer science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Mathematics, or a 
related field.

About Us

Schneider Electric™ creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives. Our 144,000 employees thrive in more than 100 countries. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations. Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment:  

Great people make Schneider Electric a great company. 

We seek out and reward people for putting the customer first, being disruptive to the status quo, embracing different perspectives, continuously learning, and acting like owners. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome people as they are, creating an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as a real value for the company.  We’re looking for people with a passion for success — on the job and beyond.

Get to know our Schneider Electric AI Hub –- https://www.se.com/in/en/about-us/artificial-intelligence/hub.jsp

Qualifications

 

Job Profile : Head of Data Science - India
Location: Bangalore

Schneider AI HUB is a global organization led by the Chief AI Officer, with a mandate to spearhead 
the AI-driven digital transformation of Schneider Electric.
We are seeking a passionate and accomplished Data Science enthusiast to lead our data science and 
AI engineering teams. The Head of Data Science - India is a leadership position within the AI HUB 
department, responsible for building, growing, maturing, and sustaining all data science capabilities 
in India. This role involves creating new data science capabilities and proactively working with 
product management and various lines of business across Schneider Electric to provide advanced 
analytics and data science support. The Head of Data Science - India will closely collaborate with 
similar roles in the US and France to ensure alignment and collaboration across geographically 
distributed teams.

Responsibilities
o Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing team of machine learning and data 
science researchers.
o Oversee all activities of the data science and AI engineering teams, ensuring alignment with 
departmental and business-wide vision and strategies.
o Mentor key data science positions, guiding them in their duties and encouraging their 
professional growth.
o Innovation: Drive industry-leading performance by leveraging new and creative data sources 
and employing the latest machine learning techniques.
o Infuse environment that enables collaboration between the data science team and product 
management, business, technology, AI engineering, and data teams.
o Be accountable for all research, POC, and development activities of the team.
o Work with business teams to monitor outcomes and refine/improve machine learning 
models.
o Conduct quick POCs and idea evaluations.
o Apply a range of statistical modeling techniques, including supervised, unsupervised, and 
deep learning, to solve various problems.
o Evaluate new tools and technologies to ensure the team remains at the forefront of 
analytics.
o Write white papers to evangelize ideas and drive adoption within the broader enterprise.
o Research and Publication: Publish research papers in international journals and file patents 
for intellectual property.
o Conferences: Present at leading conferences to showcase expertise and solutions
Qualifications

Requirements and Essential Skills
General
Education: Master’s degree in computer science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Mathematics, or a 
related field.

About Us

Schneider Electric™ creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives. Our 144,000 employees thrive in more than 100 countries. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations. Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment:  

Great people make Schneider Electric a great company. 

We seek out and reward people for putting the customer first, being disruptive to the status quo, embracing different perspectives, continuously learning, and acting like owners. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome people as they are, creating an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as a real value for the company.  We’re looking for people with a passion for success — on the job and beyond.

Get to know our Schneider Electric AI Hub –- https://www.se.com/in/en/about-us/artificial-intelligence/hub.jsp

Primary Location

: IN-Karnataka-Bangalore

Schedule

: Full-time

Unposting Date

: Ongoing