dentsu

Manager Data Scientist

In short

This role builds and maintains machine learning and statistical models for marketing and business use cases, covering propensity modelling, customer analytics, segmentation and sentiment analysis. It's a client-facing analytics position under the Merkle brand within dentsu, requiring strong Python, SQL, statistics and ML skills plus hands-on experience with BigQuery, GCS and VertexAI. Stakeholder management and the ability to turn data into business strategy are central to the job.

We are looking for a Data Scientist to join our analytics team and work on data-driven business problems. The role will involve propensity modelling, customer analytics, sentiment analysis and emerging AI/LLM use cases, with a strong focus on translating data into actionable insights and business strategies.
Key Responsibilities
•Develop and maintain Machine Learning and statistical models for business and marketing use cases.
•Work on propensity modelling, customer analytics, segmentation and sentiment analysis.
•Perform data analysis, feature engineering, model development, validation and performance evaluation.
•Translate business problems into data-driven solutions and strategies that contribute to client growth.
•Work with large customer datasets and Customer Data Platforms (CDP).
•Present insights and recommendations to clients and senior stakeholders.
Must-Have Skills
•Strong Python & SQL skills.
•Strong understanding of Statistics, Data Analysis and Machine Learning.
•Hands-on experience with BigQuery, Google Cloud Storage (GCS), VertexAI.
•Knowledge of Customer Data Platforms (CDP).
•Good proficiency in MS Excel.
•Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
•Ability to work effectively with clients and cross-functional teams.
•Strong stakeholder management and client-facing experience.
•Ability to build data-driven strategies and identify business growth opportunities.
•Strong team player with excellent communication and presentation skills.
Good to Have
•Working knowledge of LLMs / Generative AI and NLP.
•Experience with Treasure Data CDP.
•Experience in Marketing / Customer Analytics.
•Automotive domain experience.
Location: India - Maharashtra - Pune - Baner - Amar Madhuban Tech Park
Brand: Merkle
Time Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent

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