Job Opportunity for Associate Director – Artificial Intelligence and Insights at Tata Trusts in Mumbai

Brief Job Description

• To conceptualize, socialize and work with the technology team to set up appropriate tools for Data Management (Data Mart), Data Pipelines ( through Field Data Collection System), Data Tracking, and Data Privacy
• To work with the dedicated field team of AII analysts (acting as internal analytics consultants) led by the Team Lead (Connects and Insights) in conceptualizing and structuring data-driven projects across different interventions/themes.
  • a) To create statistical and data science models, algorithms and hypothesis testing tools to be applied to data sets across programs/ themes after appropriate validation to generate meaningful insights from programmatic and other databases to improve program strategy/ implementation.
  • b) To propagate these insights across internal and external audiences
• To produce and disseminate both technical and non-technical research reports and data stories detailing the successes and limitations of each project
• To evangelize the need for data science across Tata Trusts and its ecosystem by highlighting contemporary success stories and tools in data science and analytics

Job Specifications

Academic

• Advanced degree in data science, statistics, computer science, economics or similar

Professional work experience

• 10 years of credible data science experience across sectors (Desirable – an understanding of social sector datasets).
• Demonstrable history of working with unstructured data, devising and overseeing data-centered projects
• Proficiency in R or Python. In-depth understanding of SQL
• Competence in machine learning principles and techniques
• Proven ability to conceptualize data/technology platform from need definition to RFP to deployment

People And Networking

• Experience in building, managing, and mentoring team of data scientists and analysts
• Belief in the power of data sciences and desire backed by an ability to “sell” data science to colleagues

Research And Publishing

• The ability to relay insights in layman’s terms that can be used to influence strategic decisions by program teams/strategy teams/AII teams.
• Flair for writing

Competencies

• Relating and Networking
• Persuading and influencing
• Applying expertise and technology
• Creating and innovating
• Delivering results meeting customer expectations

Desired Skills and Experience

finance, compliance, reporting, ” data science”, ” testing tools”, advisory, ” customer relations”, ” data privacy”