
Lead Data Scientist - wiqRetail
Quantium
Lead Data Scientist - wiqRetail
Quantium is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to join the wiq team, a partnership with Woolworths Group, to drive analytical excellence and strategic innovation. The role involves leading data science projects, mentoring a small team, and translating complex AI concepts into business value. Requires strong SQL and Python skills, experience with cloud platforms, and excellent stakeholder management.
Lead Data Scientist - wiqRetail
Quantium is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to join the wiq team, a partnership with Woolworths Group, to drive analytical excellence and strategic innovation. The role involves leading data science projects, mentoring a small team, and translating complex AI concepts into business value. Requires strong SQL and Python skills, experience with cloud platforms, and excellent stakeholder management.
Salary
Core Qualifications
Technical (Must-have)
Soft Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Lead analytical delivery of data science projects for Woolworths, ensuring consistent, high-quality solutions that address complex data challenges and drive tangible business outcomes
- Manage and mentor a small technical team of 3–5 analysts, developing their technical capabilities and fostering professional growth through coaching and knowledge sharing
- Maintain strong stakeholder relationships, from SMEs to senior executives, ensuring alignment between technical solutions and business objectives
- Translate technical concepts and analytical insights into accessible recommendations for non-technical audiences through compelling presentations and communications
- Apply understanding of Generative AI applications to enhance analytical productivity and deliverable quality, staying current with emerging technologies