Manager - Analytics - Consulting Firm

Role Overview:

- We are looking for an Analytics Manager for our operations group, who will establish and implement actionable Business Outcomes (ABOs) for predictive and prescriptive analytics use cases.

- Work closely with the Product and delivery teams to foster a client centric culture and cohesive teaming environment.

- Work closely with operations, software and Analytics group in identifying & establishing best practices for specific solutions.

Responsibilities:

- Analytics Managers (AMs) design, develop, and deploy state-of-the-art, data-driven predictive models to solve business problems using the latest and most appropriate technologies in machine learning, statistical modeling and Operations Research.

- They deliver value in the marketplace by supporting teams serving clients; spearheading the analytics/technology component of new product development; and/or leading key research initiatives.

- AMs' responsibilities include development of analytic solutions; pattern identification and feature extraction, variable selection; experimentation with algorithms, performance analysis and preparation for communication with internal and external clients, and training and development of junior analytics staff.

- Work will require effective coordination of global analytics and software development resources, clients, and business consultants. Some travel may be required to client locations.

- Work closely with Analytics team within Operation group and liaison with them to understand & enhancing the current solutions implemented in production.

Skill Requirements:

The role of an AM is a critical one at Opera; we only consider candidates with strong academic and work credentials and a track record of innovative and successful applied analytics projects. Essential requirements include:

- Degree (B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech/MS/PhD) in a quantitative field (i.e., Statistics, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Physics, Econometrics, etc.) with 8+ years of relevant experience

- Software skills: Experience in SAS, R, Python

- Deep knowledge of analytic methodologies (regression, signal processing, optimization, neural networks, etc.)

- Track record of analytical product development, innovation, or research (patents or publications)

- Relevant industry experience (eCommerce, Financial Services, Retail, Airlines, Defense, etc.)

- In addition, we prefer that candidates have experience in managing global analytics teams in multiple locations, a strong UNIX background, and experience with statistics packages/SAS