Director Data Science (BFSI)

Sigmoid enables business transformation using data and analytics, leveraging real-time insights to make accurate and fast business decisions, by building modern data architectures using cloud and open source. Some of the world’s largest data producers engage with Sigmoid to solve complex business problems through Data and AI. Sigmoid brings deep expertise in data engineering, Predictive analytics, Artificial intelligence, and DataOps. Sigmoid has been recognized as one of the fastest growing technology companies in North America, 2021, by Financial Times, Inc. 5000, and Deloitte Technology Fast 500.

● Sigmoid provides the opportunity to push the boundaries of what is possible by seamlessly combining technical expertise and creativity to tackle intrinsically complex business problems and convert them into straight-forward data solutions. ● Despite being continuously challenged, you are not alone. You will be part of a fast-paced diverse environment as a member of a high-performing team that works together to energize and inspire each other by challenging the status quo ● Vibrant inclusive culture of mutual respect and fun through both work and play Offices: New York | Dallas | San Francisco | Lima | London | Bengaluru The below role is for our Bengaluru office.

Roles and Responsibilities: ● Convert broad vision and concepts into a structured data science roadmap, and guide a team to successfully execute on it. ● Handle end-to-end client AI & data science programs in a fluid environment. Your role will be a combination of hands-on contribution, technical team leader, and single point of contact for client interaction. ● Define Technology/ Strategy and Roadmap for client accounts, and guides implementation of that strategy within projects ● Manage Data Science team-members directly and other practices indirectly, to ensure that the plan is being adhered to over the course of the project ● Build a trusted advisory relationship with the clients and internal accounts leadership. ● Drive excellent project management required to deliver complex projects, including technical scoping, effort/time estimation, identifying and managing risk and client expectations and communication. ● Assume full ownership of the engagement. Build scalable client engagement level processes for faster turnaround & higher accuracy. ● Contribute to internal product development initiatives related to data science.

Mandated Skills: ● B-Tech/M-Tech/MBA/MS from a top tier Institute preferably in a quantitative subject (Comp Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Biostatistics) ● 14 - 20 years of overall experience with 10+ years of hands-on experience in applied machine learning, AI and data science. ● Strong grasp of depth and breadth of machine learning, deep learning, data mining, and statistical concepts and hands-on experience in applying data science and modeling techniques to build solutions. ● Expertise with client engagement, understanding complex problem statements, and offering solutions in the domains of BFSI, CPG, Pharma etc. ● Experience of scientific programming in scripting languages like Python, R, SQL, NoSQL, Spark with ML tools & Cloud Technology (AWS, Azure, GCP) ● Experience in Python libraries such as statsmodels, scikit-learn, Pytorch/Tensor-flow, NLTK, scrapy, langchain, langgraph etc. Ability to review code, identify issues and suggest tactical and architectural changes. ● Experience in managing a team of 10-15 FTE and handling P&L responsibility.

Preferred Skills: ● 5+ years of experience in a consulting environment managing international clients ● Deep expertise in Generative AI techniques, with a proven ability to apply them effectively across diverse structured and unstructured data environments ● Experience with agile best practices to ensure iterative delivery, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement. ● Partnership experience with sales and pre-sales teams to support business development efforts. ● Self-directed leader who drives high-impact initiatives, empowers teams, and consistently delivers outcomes with minimal oversight ● Exceptional communicator, skilled in translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for diverse stakeholders ● Experienced in navigating complex stakeholder dynamics, adept at conflict resolution, and skilled in managing high-expectation clients with a focus on value delivery.