Data Science Manager – Marketing & Strategy - job 2 of 6

About Sia 

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes. 

Sia’s AI & Data Business Unit is the powerhouse of our firm’s innovation—merging cutting-edge Data Science, Generative AI, and advanced digital solutions to transform industries. With over 350 experts worldwide, we tackle projects from proof-of-concept to large-scale deployment, always pushing the boundaries of AI capabilities. Our 12 R&D labs in Europe and North America drive continuous research in areas like computer vision, MLOps, and deep learning, partnering closely with our business consultants for real-world impact. By joining Sia’s AI & Data team, you’ll step into a vibrant, collaborative environment that nurtures professional growth and empowers you to shape the future of AI-driven consulting. 

To support its growth, Sia Partners is recruiting a Data Science Manager with strong expertise in marketing, client, and product challenges. You will join the global Data Science capability at Sia Partners, consisting of 300+ Data Scientists located across Europe, North America, and Asia. You will be part of the growing US Data Science team, focusing on marketing analytics for various sectors including luxury, energy, FMCG, banking, and insurance.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading Data Science Projects: Manage the delivery of data science projects, working across several clients in the US.
• Application of Data Science in Marketing: Apply data science techniques to complex marketing problems including customer segmentation, predictive modeling, pricing strategy, customer experience enhancement, and more.
• Business Development: Collaborate with Sia Partner’s US Data Science Lead, Business Units teams, and Data Science centers from other locations to develop proposals for potential opportunities.
• Client Engagement: Identify opportunities to expand Sia Partners' Data Science offering to existing clients.
• Professional Networking: Build and maintain external professional peer networks to drive new revenue opportunities.
• Marketing and Thought Leadership: Support marketing campaigns, contribute to external positioning across social networks, work on blogs, and develop Sia Partners’ assets, including methodologies and tools.
• Recruitment and Team Development: Lead recruitment initiatives for the Data Science team, advise on market positioning, and support the operational and career management of data science consultants.
• Coaching and Mentoring: Mentor colleagues in performance and development, facilitate learning, and enhance the team's technical knowledge and consulting skills.

Some examples of use cases this person would tackle:

- CRM analytics and predictive modelling:

• Deepen understanding of customers through segmentation and clustering techniques for optimal marketing campaign personalization.
• Develop and implement predictive models to anticipate customer behaviors, optimize marketing campaigns, and support customer retention strategies.
• Define hyper-personalized marketing plans.

- Customer experience data mining and personalization models:

• Analyze customer feedback using NLP models to extract structured information and identify causes of dissatisfaction.
• Leverage AI models to offer hyper-personalized customer experiences, including personalized products, recommendation engines, and connected objects.

- Pricing & Product Analytics:

• Contribute to pricing strategy, product development, and assortment optimization.
• Enhance cross-selling strategies and capitalize on Generative AI for innovative product creation.

- Open Data:

• Integrate open data and geomarketing data into analyses to optimize targeting and campaign impacts.
• Understand and anticipate the performance of the retail network.

- Merchandising & Operations analytics and optimization:

• Predict sales to adjust production and inventory.
• Model the optimization of the entire distribution chain.

- Internal Activities:

• Develop and enhance offerings through training, working groups, and R&D work.
• Contribute to the firm's visibility through publications, sector blogs, studies, press releases, and marketing events.
• Support business development by defining needs and participating in commercial activities.

- Data Science Expertise: Proven experience in applying data science solutions to marketing problems, particularly in customer segmentation, predictive modeling, and personalized marketing.

- Team Leadership: Experience in leading and developing high-performing teams, preferably in a consulting environment.

- Technical Skills: Expertise in Python, R, SQL, cloud-based infrastructures (AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure), and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik).

- Communication: Excellent skills to convey complex technical information in simple terms to various stakeholders.

- Project Management: Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage projects from conception to completion within tight deadlines.

- Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of marketing challenges and familiarity with sectors such as luxury, FMCG, energy, banking, and insurance.

Compensation & Benefits 

• Base salary starting at $165,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications 
• Annual Discretionary Bonus 
• Healthcare coverage that includes 3 medical plan options: Anthem – EPO HSA, EPO HSA MERP, and PPO; dental and vision through MetLife; and life insurance policies through Mutual of Omaha 
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 
• Paid Time Off  
• Parental leave paid at 100% of base pay for all new parents   
• 9 Company Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday  
• 401(k) Plan - 4% matching and vested on day 1  
• College save-up plan & college loan repayment plan 
• Monthly cell phone stipend  
• Pre-tax account for Parking and Mass Transit  
• Sia provides several wellness and incentive programs free of charge through the firm medical plan – Anthem - such as:  
  • Gym Reimbursement 
  • LiveHealth Online 
  • Well-being Coach 
  • Building Healthy Families Program  
  • And much more 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging 

At Sia, we believe in fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees and partners are valued and thrive in a sense of belonging. We are committed to recruiting and developing a diverse network of employees and investing in their growth by providing unique opportunities for professional and cultural immersion. Our commitment toward inclusion motivates dynamic collaboration with our clients, building trust by creating an inclusive environment of curiosity and learning which affects lasting impact. Please visit our website for more information.  

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs. 

Office Workplace Guidelines  

Sia is committed to providing a flexible workplace environment that supports client, business, and market needs. Consultants located in our primary market office locations—New York City, Charlotte, Seattle, and San Francisco—are expected to live within a reasonable commuting distance and attend the office at least three days per week. For Consultants outside of our primary markets, we can offer more flexible in-person requirements in accordance with your location. 

Work Authorization & Sponsorship  

At this time, Sia does not intend to pursue employment with applicants who will require now or in the future visa by our company for work authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa, or any other non-immigrant status).  

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.