Director of Data Science

We’re the world’s leading data, insights, and consulting company; we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere.

Kantar’s Profiles division is home to the world’s largest audience network.

With access to 170m+ people in over 100 global markets, we offer unrivalled global reach with local relevancy. Validated by industry leading anti-fraud technology, Kantar’s Profiles Audience Network delivers the most meaningful data with consistency, accuracy, and accountability – all at speed and scale.

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Why this job is important

As the Director of Data Science, you will play a pivotal role in delivering growth for Kantar Profiles, the world's largest audience network. You will lead a dedicated team of data scientists, data engineers and data analysts to create and deliver innovative data products and solutions that use our access to 170m+ people in over 100 global markets. You will work closely with technology and engineering and across Kantar Profiles and the larger Kantar organisation to create alignment through data and accelerate our growth through the strategic application of data. You will also develop a data-driven culture and champion the growth of machine learning and AI powered service and solution offerings.

This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious and experienced data leader, well versed in commercialising data products, to help build out a new generation of products and solidify key competitive differentiators. You will also have the opportunity to influence the direction and vision of Kantar Profiles, as well as contribute to the overall success of Kantar, the world's leading data, insights, and consulting company.

What you’ll be doing      

• Innovate through the application of data: Work in collaboration with technology and product development teams to establish a data science foundation to drive product success.

• Leading the data science team, including all associated people activities.  

• Support the creation and curation of a central data repository to feed models and business intelligence tools.

• Identify and standardise data science tools and methods that support Kantar Profiles production platforms.

• Provide guidance for the upskilling of stakeholders on data science and data engineering best practices and principles.

• Guide the creation and deployment of machine learning/AI applications and other modelling techniques for enhancing product delivery.

• Partner with engineering and operations to support the implementation of ML models.

• Work with the broader leadership team to develop a data driven culture.

• Drive data-oriented decision making: Guide our data analysts and business intelligence function to enable data-driven insights and forecasting.

• Understand Kantar Profiles business model, identify strategic insights, inform leadership, and recommend execution plans against insights.

• Work with operations stakeholders to empower them to have full visibility and accountability into the performance of client work.

• Work with product stakeholders to ensure that product and platform development is data driven and links to business success.

• Collaborate with wider Kantar stakeholders on common metrics for assessing business performance.

The skills & experience needed as the Director of Data Science

• Leadership: Experience leading a data science team.
• Product Management: Background in managing data-related products or teams.
• Hands-on Data Skills: Proficiency in advanced data analysis and statistical methods, machine learning, and AI.

Technical Skills:

• Statistical Proficiency: Statistical techniques for complex data analysis.
• Machine Learning: Expertise in applying ML and AI to solve real-world problems.
• Data Visualization: Ability to present insights effectively using tools like Tableau and PowerBI.

Programming & Software Engineering:

• Coding Knowledge: Familiarity with programming languages and data science applications.
• Best Practices: Understanding of software development, version control (e.g., Git), and code review.
• Libraries & Frameworks: Experience with data science libraries such as pandas and NumPy.

Data Engineering:

• Big Data Technologies: Knowledge of Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka.
• Database Management: Experience with relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra) databases.
• Data Pipelines: Understanding of ETL processes and data integration.

Architecture & Deployment:

• Data Platforms: Experience in architecting data and business intelligence platforms.
• ML Model Deployment: Experience implementing and optimizing ML models in production.
• Web Architecture: Understanding of scalable web platforms for deploying data science applications.

Soft Skills:

• Analytical Abilities: Strong quantitative skills for data-driven decision-making.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills for collaboration and influencing.
• Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple priorities, with a strong boas for action.

We are not able to offer visa sponsorship or assist with relocation support for this role. Please ensure you have the right to work in the country where this role is located before applying.

Benefits include:  25 days annual leave (increasing with tenure), private medical plan, income protection, life assurance, enhanced employer pension contribution; plus award winning voluntary flexible benefits (lifestyle, health, wealth, wellbeing).

Kantar Profiles Division

Unleash your potential at Kantar's Profiles division, home to the world’s largest audience network.

Join our expert team in survey design, sampling methodologies, and data science, we leverage cutting-edge technology to provide our clients with seamless access to real people and unparalleled insights.

Backed by industry-leading anti-fraud technology, our Profiles Audience Network comprises over 170 million individuals, in more than 100 markets worldwide. Our clients include many of the world’s leading brands, who trust us to collect reliable insights.

Be part of a team that shapes the future of panel market research and drives results for brands everywhere!

Some key facts:

• Our team is made up of 600 people globally.
• We are present in 27 countries.
• Profiles currently holds a 10% share in the $3b panel industry but we have ambition, a robust 3-year business plan and the financial backing of our private equity owners (Bain Capital) to grow to be the #1 player in this sector.
• We provide an ideal environment for professional growth, offering:
• A ‘start-up’ atmosphere in which you can make a big impact and get credit for it.
• The chance to learn all aspects of the business and influence the decision-making process.
• The opportunity to network and learn from highly experienced, senior members of our teams from across the business, globally.

Why join Kantar?        

We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology, we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced, ever shifting world.

And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not an exact match, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.

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United Kingdom

Why join Kantar?

We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology, we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced, ever shifting world.

And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not an exact match, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.