WPP

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Data Scientist

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Job Summary

A proactive Data Scientist will apply algorithms and data analysis to extract insights from complex datasets, drive key data science initiatives within the HQ team, and develop solutions that deliver significant business value. You will own data-driven projects, apply lateral thinking, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed data science intelligence across WPP Open and related platforms.

Location: London

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Data Science & Machine Learning

Key Responsibilities

•Drive the development and implementation of data science algorithms for critical strategic initiatives, including but not limited to data activation solutions and marketing-focused projects.
•Lead cross-functional collaboration to design, preprocess, model, and interpret data driving insights that inform business decisions and solution enhancements.
•Present findings and strategic insights to internal stakeholders, ensuring clarity, impact, and driving consensus.
•Utilize Python and Jupyter notebooks to preprocess, analyse, and model large datasets, identifying trends and patterns that inform strategic decision-making.
•Engage in continuous learning and development to advance data science capabilities and contribute to the team’s intellectual growth and the evolution of solutions.

Key Requirements

•Strong programming skills in Python with extensive experience using Jupyter notebooks for data analysis and visualization.
•Proven proficiency in GCP services such as BigQuery, Google Cloud Functions, and Vertex AI.
•Experience in data manipulation and cleaning using libraries like Pandas and NumPy to ensure high-quality datasets for analysis and modelling.
•Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex findings and present recommendations to diverse stakeholders.
•Lead efforts to develop and implement data science algorithms for strategic initiatives and to inform solution enhancements.

Education:Bachelor's in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related quantitative discipline

Skills:CommunicationPresentationProblem-solvingTeamwork

Certifications:Google Cloud Machine Learning Engineer (Associate/Professional)

Languages:English

Tech Stack:PythonJupyterGCPBigQueryVertex AIPandasNumPy

Company Brief

WPP

Global marketing and communications services group offering advertising, media investment management, branding, public relations, and digital services to multinational clients across industries.

Industry: Advertising Media Groups

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: London, United Kingdom

Founded: 1971

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