Lead Product Data Scientist

Company: Stott and May
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Location: London
Job Description:

Lead Product Data ScientistHybrid – West London – 3 Days MinAI, Machine Learning & Optimisation

Our client is seeking a Lead Product Data Scientist to lead the delivery of AI, machine learning and optimisation solutions within a complex operational environment.

You’ll combine hands-on technical expertise with team leadership, working closely with stakeholders, engineers and product teams to build data-driven products that improve decision-making and deliver measurable business value.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of ML, optimisation and decision-support products.
  • Define technical strategy, product roadmaps and delivery plans.
  • Manage and mentor data scientists and engineers.
  • Translate business challenges into scalable analytical solutions.
  • Drive product adoption, stakeholder engagement and value realisation.
  • Ensure best practices across software engineering, deployment and support.

Experience Required

  • Strong experience in machine learning, optimisation and applied data science.
  • Advanced Python skills and experience delivering production-grade solutions.
  • Background leading technical teams and stakeholder engagement.
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms, data pipelines and modern software development practices.
  • Experience within logistics, transport, aviation, retail, manufacturing or other operationally intensive industries is desirable.

Opportunity for a senior technical leader with a proven track record of delivering impactful AI and optimisation products at scale.

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Posted: September 7th, 2026