Urgent: Manager

Job Description Job Title: Manager Data Science (Automotive Industry) Location: JP Nagar, Bangalore, India Employment Type: Full-time Experience: Minimum 10+ years in Data Science/AI/ML, including experience managing teams About FrogData FrogData is an innovative data analytics and AI-driven platform dedicated to transforming the automotive industry. Our mission is to empower auto dealerships, OEMs, and industry stakeholders by providing actionable insights derived from large-scale data analysis. Using state-of-the-art machine learning and AI technologies, we tackle complex challenges across areas such as sales optimization, service efficiency, inventory management, and customer retention. By integrating data from industry-standard sources and applying advanced analytics, FrogData delivers unparalleled solutions that drive growth, streamline operations, and enhance decision-making for automotive businesses worldwide. Role Overview FrogData is seeking an experienced Manager Data Science to lead and scale our data science team focused on solving critical business challenges in the automotive sector. In this leadership role, you will manage a team of data scientists, drive project execution, define best practices, and ensure successful delivery of high-impact AI/ML solutions. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical depth with proven people leadership, enabling the team to deliver production-ready models that create measurable business value for clients. Key Responsibilities - Manage, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of data scientists and ML engineers. - Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of data science projectsfrom problem definition and model design to deployment and performance monitoring. - Set technical direction, review model architectures, and ensure model scalability, accuracy, and business relevance. - Translate business challenges in areas such as sales forecasting, service optimization, and inventory management into analytical frameworks. - Collaborate closely with product managers, data engineers, and business stakeholders to define objectives, timelines, and success criteria. - Ensure effective utilization of large-scale datasets from automotive industry-standard sources to generate insights and actionable outcomes. - Standardize best practices in experimentation, model governance, documentation, and MLOps. - Present insights, roadmap updates, and solution impact to senior leadership, clients, and external stakeholders. - Stay abreast of emerging tools, AI trends, and automotive data innovations to elevate FrogData's product capabilities. Qualifications - Minimum of 10+ years of experience in data science, AI/ML, with at least 3-4 years in a team leadership or managerial role. - Advanced degree (PhD or Master's) in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field. - Deep expertise in machine learning, predictive modeling, and statistical techniques (e.g., deep learning, NLP, reinforcement learning). - Strong proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn. - Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. - Proven track record of delivering production-grade ML solutions and managing cross-functional projects. - Familiarity with automotive datasets across sales, customer behavior, service operations, and inventory flows. - Excellent stakeholder management, project planning, and communication skills. - Strong leadership mindset with the ability to coach, influence, and inspire teams. Preferred Qualifications - Direct experience working with automotive data ecosystems. - Previous success in deploying AI/ML solutions that drove measurable business impact. - Exposure to data visualization and analytics storytelling using tools like Tableau or Power BI. Why Join FrogData - Be part of a cutting-edge company at the intersection of AI and automotive transformation. - Lead a data science team working on high-impact projects for global automotive brands. - Opportunity to shape the roadmap of AI-driven automotive insights products. - Competitive salary and benefits package. - Strong career progression with leadership growth opportunities.