Assistant Manager - Analytics - Product Team

Job Overview :We are looking for an experienced Data Science professional to join our Product team and lead the data analytics team and manage the processes and people responsible for accurate data collection, processing, modelling and analysis. The ideal candidate has a knack for seeing solutions in sprawling data sets and the business mindset to convert insights into strategic opportunities for our clients. The incumbent will work closely with leaders across product, sales, and marketing to support and implement high-quality, data-driven decisions. They will ensure data accuracy and consistent reporting by designing and creating optimal processes and procedures for analytics employees to follow. They will use advanced data modelling, predictive modelling, natural language processing and analytical techniques to interpret key findings.Responsibilities for Analytics Manager :- Build, develop and maintain data models, reporting systems, data automation systems, dashboards and performance metrics support that support key business decisions.- Design and build technical processes to address business issues.- Manage and optimize processes for data intake, validation, mining and engineering as well as modelling, visualization and communication deliverables.- Examine, interpret and report results to stakeholders in leadership, technology, sales, marketing and product teams.- Develop and implement quality controls and standards to ensure quality standards- Anticipate future demands of initiatives related to people, technology, budget and business within your department and design/implement solutions to meet these needs.- Communicate results and business impacts of insight initiatives to stakeholders within and outside of the company.- Lead cross-functional projects using advanced data modelling and analysis techniques to discover insights that will guide strategic decisions and uncover optimization opportunities.Qualifications for Analytics Manager :- Working knowledge of data mining principles: predictive analytics, mapping, collecting data from multiple cloud-based data sources- Strong SQL skills, ability to perform effective querying- Understanding of and experience using analytical concepts and statistical techniques: hypothesis development, designing tests/experiments, analysing data, drawing conclusions, and developing actionable recommendations for business units.- Experience and knowledge of statistical modelling techniques: GLM multiple regression, logistic regression, log-linear regression, variable selection, etc.- Experience working with and creating databases and dashboards using all relevant data to inform decisions.- Strong problem solving, quantitative and analytical abilities.- Strong ability to plan and manage numerous processes, people and projects simultaneously.- Excellent communication, collaboration and delegation skills.- We- re looking for someone with at least 5 years of experience in a position monitoring, managing and drawing insights from data, and someone with at least 3 years of experience leading a team. The right candidate will also be proficient and experienced with the following tools/programs :- Strong programming skills with querying languages: R, Python etc.- Experience with big data tools like Hadoop- Experience with data visualization tools: Tableau, d3.js, etc.- Experience with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.