Senior Data Science Consultant – Optimization Projects

21 hours ago

Delhi Faridabad Noida, India Sketch Lighting Full time ₹ 15,00,000 - ₹ 20,00,000 per year

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Science Consultant with 8+ years of experience to lead an internal optimization initiative. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in data science, operations research, and mathematical optimization, with a proven track record of applying these skills to solve complex business problems.

This role requires a blend of technical depth, business acumen, and collaborative communication. A background in internal efficiency/operations improvement or cost/resource optimization projects is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and contribute to internal optimization-focused data science projects from design to deployment.
  • Develop and implement mathematical models to optimize resource allocation, process performance, and decision-making.
  • Use techniques such as linear programming, mixed-integer programming, heuristic and metaheuristic algorithms.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into data science use cases.
  • Build robust data pipelines and use statistical and machine learning methods to drive insights.
  • Communicate complex technical findings in a clear, concise manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing and best practices within the team.
    Required Skills And Qualifications

  • Masters or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, or related fields.

  • Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in data science, with a strong focus on optimization.
  • Expertise in Python (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, Scikit-learn), SQL, and optimization libraries such as PuLP, Pyomo, Gurobi, or CPLEX.
  • Experience with end-to-end lifecycle of internal optimization projects.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
    Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working on internal company projects focused on logistics, resource planning, workforce optimization, or cost reduction.

  • Exposure to tools/platforms like Databricks, Azure ML, or AWS SageMaker.
  • Familiarity with dashboards and visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.

  • Prior experience in consulting or internal centers of excellence (CoE) is a plus.
    Additional Notes

  • This is a contractual/project-based role and not a permanent/full-time position.

  • Compensation will be finalized post-interview, based on mutual agreement and project scope.
  • The project may be divided into phases, with compensation linked to successful milestone completion.
    Skills: data science , communication , mentoring , optimization , metaheuristic algorithms,sql,linear programming,data pipelines,python,machine learning,mathematical optimization,mixed-integer programming,operations research,statistical methods,heuristic algorithms

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