Data Science Manager

Location: Vasanthanagar

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential.

The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

AB InBev GCC was incorporated in 2014 as a strategic partner for Anheuser-Busch InBev. The centre leverages the power of data and analytics to drive growth for critical business functions such as operations, finance, people, and technology. The teams are transforming Operations through Tech and Analytics.

Do You Dream Big?

We Need You.

Job Description

Job Title:

Sr. Data Scientist

Location:

Bangalore
Reporting to:  Senior Manager - Analytics

PURPOSE OF ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist and People Manager to lead the development of data-driven products and analytical solutions supporting our sales and business operations. This role is critical in designing, building, and scaling robust data science and machine learning solutions that directly impact business outcomes. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with proven people management skills and a track record of building, mentoring, and leading high-performing teams.

KEY TASKS AND

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Data Science & Product Leadership

Lead the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of data products, predictive models, and analytics solutions tailored to business needs.
Drive the roadmap for data science initiatives, from ideation through to production and ongoing enhancement.
Collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate machine learning models and analytics into scalable products.

People Management & Team Development

Manage, mentor, and develop a team of data scientists, analysts, and engineers, fostering a high-performance, inclusive culture.
Oversee performance management, career development, and upskilling initiatives within the team. Set clear objectives, provide constructive feedback, and guide team members towards excellence.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

Work closely with stakeholders across different teams to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
Engage with end users to gather feedback, iterate on features, and improve application usability. Provide training, support, and troubleshooting to ensure smooth adoption and usage of applications.
Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, IT, Operations) to understand business requirements and translate them into actionable analytics and product solutions.
Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership, enabling data-driven decision making

Process Improvement & Innovation

Continuously monitor application performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations for better efficiency and scalability.
Propose new features and enhancements to improve user experience and streamline business processes.

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including data/model pipelines, architecture diagrams, and user guides. Develop and share reports, dashboards, and presentations that communicate business impact and technical findings.

Support & Troubleshooting

Provide ongoing technical support for deployed solutions, including debugging, performance tuning, and version control. Ensure system stability, security, and compliance with relevant data governance standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Machine Learning, or a related field (B. Tech / BE / Masters in CS/IS/AI/ML).

WORK EXPERIENCE

5+ years of hands-on experience in a data science or analytics role with proven track record of building, deploying, and maintaining machine learning models for data-driven solutions in…