Data Science Manager

**About us**:
We’re known for being the country’s most popular rewards program, making the everyday worth more for millions of Aussies. But years of success and growth doesn’t happen by keeping up the status quo.
All the things that make working at Flybuys different as usual - these aren't just values we talk about. They’re built into everything we do, every day.
Be part of a company that's always questioned the norm. A business that's well-established, but still expanding. With one eye on the horizon.
And together we can make every day **different as usual.**
**Your Team**:
We've already built a pretty amazing team, but we're not looking for more of the same. Our day-to-day is made stronger when we surround ourselves with people who are different, like you.
We work really hard to build teams that support each other. It’s the kind of environment you’ll miss while you’re on holidays.
**Your Role**:
There is no typical working week at Flybuys. But here are some of the things you might be working on, day-to-day;
- Research new Advanced Analytics opportunities in areas of prediction, regression, machine learning, text mining etc to identify new opportunities for future solutions.
- Participate in the development of Advanced Analytics best practices and/or standards as they relate to Retail, loyalty and CRM.
- Participate in the delivery of Advanced Analytics projects and techniques in line with best practice development working with supporting Enablement and technology team(s).
- Promote the use of Advanced Analytics by translating complex mathematical techniques into consumable and commercial concepts.
- Deliver a seamless and proactive service to stakeholders articulating customer opportunity, commercial benefit, analytical findings and data recommendations. Showcase, benchmark and quantify the value and outcomes of analytics based decision making.
- Serve as a trusted advisor by cultivating relationships with stakeholders and across various Leadership teams to improve their understanding and knowledge of data science techniques.
- Train and develop team members in the flybuys analytics team.
- Participate in the development of the vision for data / analytics architecture.
- Collaborate with stakeholders in business and technology streams to deliver valuable solutions to business problems.
- Prioritisation of analytics projects in-line with overall business priorities.
- Serve as a trusted advisor by cultivating relationships with stakeholders to improve their understanding and knowledge of analytical techniques and outcomes.
- Effective Communication with key stakeholders around the delivery of key projects.
- Design and implement new algorithms to meet business needs.
- Lead projects to deliver on time and high quality.
- Work according to the agile project methodology.
- Develop processes that streamline the integration of analytical resources into campaign implementations.

**Your Experience**:

- Analytics professional with a proven track record (6+ years) in advanced analytics / data science.
- Track record in solving business problems using analytics.
- Key analytical techniques, e.g. regression, clustering, decision trees, machine learning, text mining etc.
- Bachelor or Masters degree in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Econometrics, Applied Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics or related field.
- Experience working in Agile environment.
- Naturally curious, innovative thinker with ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.

We value ways of working that work for everyone, and use our different strengths to make us stronger. We work hard to make sure everyone’s voice is heard and respected equally, regardless of identity, background, position, ability or lifestyle.
So whether you’re an earlybird list maker, a night owl coder, a brainstorm chaser or a PowerPoint proof-reader, we want you to **Be You, With Us.**:

- To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees and the community in which we operate, Flybuys (Loyalty Pacific) has introduced a Vaccination Policy which requires all persons entering a Flybuys (Loyalty Pacific) workplace, attending a Flybuys (Loyalty Pacific) work-related event, or entering other premises to undertake work on Flybuys (Loyalty Pacific)’s behalf to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or to hold a valid exemption (and to provide evidence of the same)._
- It is also a condition of employment that successful applicants provide evidence of compliance with Flybuys (Loyalty Pacific) Vaccination Policy and to undergo a National Police Check prior to commencing._

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**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent