Data Science Principal

We are looking for a Data Science Principal with +7 years of experience for a full-time position to join our team in Porto.

Requirements

Who we are

We are Metyis, a forward-thinking, global company that collaborates with business partners and clients to create and implement the capacities and capabilities required to improve future performance. We operate across a wide range of industries, and with our embedded partnership model we commit to driving sustainable growth for industry-leading organisations, elevating their potential with a long-term vision.

At Metyis, we develop integrated solutions that enable growth by working within our business partners’ organisations with diverse and multidisciplinary teams. This collaborative environment allows Metyis to build strategies and execute them through an ecosystem that combines Big Data solutions, Digital Commerce solutions, Marketing & Design solutions, and Advisory services.

Our teams are set up so that you have plenty of room to build bigger and bolder ideas by speaking your mind and being creative with your knowledge. Imagine the things you could achieve with a multidisciplinary team that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.

We are Metyis. Partners for Impact.

What we offer

• A balanced work environment where you will have autonomy, responsibility, and ownership while working with a vibrant and dynamic team
• A chance to work alongside more junior colleagues, which will allow you to improve your leadership skills, and more senior co-workers who will advise you on your further career development.
• A modern office with everything you need (including food and beverages), located in central Porto

What you will do

• Manage client interactions and play a key role in building and maintaining client relationships;
• Translate business problems to analytics solutions with clear output. Translate analytical output to drive business decisions that create impact;
• Provide project management oversight required to meet client expectations;
• Responsibilities may include overall project delivery quality, development of presentations, and managing of external relationships;
• Function as a sounding board for data and analytics related questions of client business leadership;
• Seek compelling opportunities beyond the scope of the current project;
• Provide guidance to more junior members of the team, while orchestrating the work of the entire team.
• Drive growth and development for the members of the team.

What you’ll bring

• Master (or Ph.D.) degree in a quantitative field with a focus on data analysis (e.g. econometrics, AI, mathematics, statistics, physics, and other exact sciences);
• Mastery of problem-solving and solution in R;
• Robust knowledge of statistical concepts, accompanied by expertise with a set of analytical tools ranging from databases (e.g. SQL, BigQuery, NoSQL) to programming languages (e.g. R, Python), and from data visualization (e.g. Tableau, PowerBI) to machine learning. Understanding data engineering solutions is a plus;
• Proven ability to own the full responsibility of overall delivery, manage projects with expert team members, and provide inspiring guidance to the team;
• 9+ years of consulting experience or relevant industry experience, with at least 3+ years at a project lead level;
• Excellent communication skills, especially to explain complex analytical concepts in non-technical terms to business users;
• Professional fluency in English.