Assistant Manager Quality Data Science & Analytics

Job Posting Title:Lead Quality Data Science & Analytics Specialist

Location: UniOps Bangalore,

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JOB PURPOSE

To lead the strategic development and optimization of analytics platforms within the Global Quality Supply Chain, delivering robust, scalable, and insight-driven solutions that elevate product quality and consumer satisfaction. This role blends deep technical expertise in data science, machine learning, and Power BI visualization with collaborative leadership and cross-functional project management. By translating complex business needs into actionable analytics, ensuring rigorous data governance, and embedding digital capabilities across workflows, the role drives measurable impact and fosters a culture of data-driven decision-making across the Quality organization.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

•           Lead comprehensive data science, predictive analytics, and visualization projects to deliver scalable, evidence-based solutions that enhance Quality and Consume   outcomes.

•           Lead in the partnership with Quality business teams to understand requirements, identify opportunities, and develop analytics and AI-driven solutions.

•           Design, prototype, and validate AI solutions to provide actionable insights into product performance and quality outcomes.

•           Develop and maintain Quality KPIs, scorecards, and dashboards in Power BI, ensuring accurate reporting and insights.

•           Manage Change Requests (CRs) to align with business needs and minimize operational disruptions.

•           Lead in the partnership with global Data & Analytics (D&A) team for seamless data ingestion, validation, and governance.

•           Represent Data Science, Gen AI, and advanced analytics initiatives in governance forums, influencing priorities and adoption at senior levels.

•           Drive large-scale solution adoption through change management, global rollouts, and capability building.

•           Mentor team members, providing technical guidance and promoting best practices in analytics and AI.

•           Ensure effective solution adoption through well-documented code, impactful visualizations, and collaboration.

•           Deliver rapid, ad-hoc insights and analytics to address high-priority business challenges.

•           Promote Quality data capabilities internally and externally through community engagement, blogs, and LinkedIn posts.

SKILLS

•           Advanced proficiency in data science and analytics using Python, SQL, and Excel for complex data manipulation.

•           Solid foundation in machine learning techniques, including classification, regression, clustering, neural networks, and natural language processing.

•           Expertise in designing data models, developing KPIs, and creating interactive dashboards with Power BI.

•           Strong statistical and analytical thinking to validate models and derive actionable insights.

•           Skilled in presenting complex analyses to non-technical audiences and senior stakeholders.

•           Effective collaboration with internal teams and managing vendor relationships to promote analytics and AI adoption.

•           Provides mentorship and promotes best practices in analytics and AI

•           Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of Generative AI principles, functionality, and prospective applications for integration into future frameworks.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s degree (B.E.) in a relevant technical discipline such as Computer Science

• 3+ years of experience delivering data solutions that address complex business challenges.

• Demonstrated proficiency with Python, SQL, Power BI, and additional analytics and visualization platforms.

• Advanced expertise in analytics practices, including data modelling, KPI development, dashboard creation, and the application of machine learning algorithms to produce actionable insights.

• Experience in implementing ad-hoc and change request management processes to support evolving business requirements.

• Experienced in collaborating with diverse teams, stakeholders, and third-party vendors to deliver analytics projects successfully.

• Strong track record of presenting analytical findings to senior, non-technical stakeholders and influencing strategic business decisions through data-driven insights.

At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.

Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities.

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