AI/ML Lead - Data & Reporting

Title: AI/ML Lead - Data & Reporting
Location: Cupertino, CA (Hybrid)
Duration: 6 months (possibility of extension)
Implementation Partner: Infosys
End Client: To be disclosed
JD:

• Partner with the key business teams to develop machine learning strategy and solutions for Sales.
• Develop machine learning solutions to improve the speed, efficiency, and quality of decision making.
• Engage with business users to understand requirements and deliver tools/analytics that will support their needs.
• Lead AI/ML Projects from conception to execution, guiding technical teams on implementing ML solutions.
• Product manage a number of AI/ML platforms and solutions for the global sales organization.
• Manage project communications, implement change, and deliver training.
• Lead and/or participate in cross-functional teams to address business complexity issues from an analysis and process perspective and be the focal point of contact for systems escalations.
• Obsess over the user interface and user experience on solutions.
• Propose and implement new & innovative ways to enable the business to answer questions quickly.
• Use expert analytical abilities to report on customer performance and in turn, help us to deliver an even better customer experience.
• Develop early alert mechanisms through analytical insights in our sales data set and identify assignable actions to increase sell thru.
• Utilize the appropriate statistical analytics techniques to find opportunities to optimize supply chain processes.
• Champion the functions automation strategy by seeking opportunities for application of machine learning and robotic process automation techniques.

• Typically requires a minimum of 12+ years of related experience in managing data science projects across large scale organizations
• Extraordinary data analytical skills, including the ability to model, interpret and present data in a way to zero in on what is most impactful
• Innovative and strategic approach to reporting and business analytics
• Have a strong knowledge of AI/ML technologies and trends, with proven experience of developing data science based prototypes and POCs
• A good understanding of the Machine learning basics - Supervised/unsupervised learning, predictive modeling, probability and statistics, time series, regression analysis, hypothesis testing, data analysis and visualization.
• Experience in applying analytical techniques to provide solutions to real business problems.
• Experience in eliciting business requirements and defining key sales performance and finance metrics.

• Hands-on experience in Python, SQL, and other languages is preferred
• Ability to translate technical content for non-technical audiences and vice-versa.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Passion and self-motivation, with outstanding attention to detail, sense of urgency, and follow-through
• Strong time management and organizational skills; Consistent track record of prioritizing workload, handling multiple assignments simultaneously, and meeting deliverables under tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills; Strong presentation skills with stellar written, verbal and listening abilities

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Masters degree preferred.