Data Science Manager

We are looking for a Data Science Manager 

Are you interested in a challenging role in the Data Team of the biggest and one of the most innovative research agencies? Are you a creative data wizard who likes to get to the bottom of everything? Are you driven to work with research teams to provide our clients with the right insights? Then you are the reinforcement we are looking for in our Data Team.

For our Ipsos Global Influentials (IGI) team in the Amsterdam office, we are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic

Data Science Manager - IGI

Our Audience Measurement team is working on a diverse set of media projects, including passive electronic measurement of cross-media behavior, large national and international TV, print and behavior studies and ad-hoc media studies. Data processing, data integration, data modelling, complex analyses etc. are an essential part of our deliveries. In this role, you are a cooperating foreman/woman in the IGI team to support our deliveries and shape our methodologies.

The following activities are part of your tasks and responsibilities:

• Managing the data people in close collaboration with the Service Line lead.
• Developing and maintaining production quality data science systems 
• Manipulating complex data from different sources and data processing in R, Python, SQL and Google Cloud Platform
• Performing complex statistical analyses and prediction models for media research
• Support to the researchers in the team
• Performing checks on the results before delivery to the research team 
• Clear visualization and communication of the results to internal and/or external customers
• Contributing to the renewal and improvement of existing structures and processes

Your qualities

• Academic working and thinking level
• Able to convey complex problems with simple words
• Great communication skills
• Proactive, with an eye for detail
• Flexible and able to handle deadlines well
• Team player, with a drive to deliver results together
• Pragmatic, precise and creative
• Good command of English (you will work with a Global team)

Your skills & experience

• Management skills
• Programming background and experience in Python and R
• Experience in git with collaborative development of data science workflows / products
• A statistical background and affinity with research methods and techniques such as regression, segmentation, data fusion
• Experience in media research
• Skilled in learning software packages
• Experience working in the cloud especially GCP
• Experience working with automated production systems

What we offer you

• An international organization with many opportunities for personal growth and development
• A close-knit and diverse data team, the perfect mix of informal and professional, combining all facets of data collection and data processing
• Strong and innovative research solutions to help our customers
• A working environment where there is plenty of room for your own input and fresh ideas. We appreciate it when you show character and make your voice heard.
• A dynamic, open and informal working environment where everything revolves around our passion for customers and market research
• Collaboration with a driven group of colleagues who are known for their expertise, team spirit, intellectual curiosity and love for the profession
• An introduction program that ensures that you get off to a flying start and are settled in no time
• Regular drinks and inspiration sessions
• A laptop, and with it the flexibility to work from home every now and then

Our organization

Ipsos employs professionals who have a natural intellectual curiosity. We have a passion for what drives people. For us, research is more than just information. We are always looking for new ways to work with our customers to find solutions that matter. We work with wonderful customers and strong brands worldwide. As an organization, we are in full swing with a growing portfolio.

Ipsos I&O is the biggest research company in The Netherlands. Globally, Ipsos is represented in 90 countries. We are proud that we are led by researchers and not owned by venture capital.