As a Principal Data Scientist, you will design and deliver AI solutions for LMG to stay ahead of our competition and drive value to our customers. You'll guide and inspire a team of talented data scientists, drive innovation and shape the future of our business. This is a highly influential role where you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of our customers and the success of LMG.
This is a hybrid role (2 days in the office per week) that can be done from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.
Key Responsibilities: - Lead advanced data science initiatives: Design and implement cutting-edge AI/ML solutions, leveraging emerging technologies and methodologies.
- Drive innovation and growth: Identify and address strategic data science challenges and opportunities, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Shape LMG's data science strategy: Define and execute the data science roadmap, aligning with the company's medium-term business goals and priorities.
- Mentor and guide a team of data scientists: Delegate responsibilities, monitor progress, and ensure alignment with project objectives.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders: Serve as a subject matter expert, influencing decision-making and strategy through clear and compelling communication.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative environment: Encourage knowledge sharing and best practices within the data science team and across the organization.
To succeed in this role you will bring with you: - PhD or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
- 10+ years of experience in data science, with a proven track record of leading and delivering impactful data-driven solutions.
- Deep expertise in advanced modeling techniques, LLMs, AI/ML algorithms, and emerging data science technologies.
- Strong technical leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and guide a team of data scientists.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Experience with cloud platforms like Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and its services (BigQuery, Vertex AI, etc.).
- A passion for innovation and a commitment to driving business value through data science.
Benefits: - Hybrid & Flexible Working
- 6 'Me' Days: Extra leave to prioritise personal time.
- Religious & Cultural Swap Leave: Trade a public holiday for one that's meaningful to you.
- Extra Annual Leave: Need more time off? Purchase additional leave to recharge.
- 16 Weeks Paid Parental Leave: Plus up to 52 weeks of paid superannuation.
- Paid Fertility Treatment Leave: Support when navigating your fertility journey.
- 12 Days Personal Leave: Time off when life happens.
- Wellbeing Support: Access to EAP for personal, financial, and career advice.
- Paid Study Leave: Support for your studies.
- L&D Programs: Grow your skillset and advance your career with tailored learning programs.
- Accelerate Program: Development opportunities for high performers.
- LMG Share Tomorrow Foundation: Earn volunteer donation rewards and company donation matching.
- Paid Volunteer Day: Volunteer with paid time off.
At LMG, we know that diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We're dedicated to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported-no matter their race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, or any other part of who they are.
