Job ID: 190428

Required Travel : Up to 25%

Managerial - Yes

Location: Israel- RAANANA (Amdocs Site)

Who are we?

Amdocs helps those who build the future to make it amazing. With our market-leading portfolio of software products and services, we unlock our customers’ innovative potential, empowering them to provide next-generation communication and media experiences for both the individual end user and enterprise customers. Our approximately 30,000 employees around the globe are here to accelerate service providers’ migration to the cloud, enable them to differentiate in the 5G era, and digitalize and automate their operations. Listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, Amdocs had revenue of $4.89 billion in fiscal 2023.

In one sentence

We seek a visionary and accomplished Data Science / Generative AI Practice Lead.

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing team, drive innovative projects, and interact with top-level executives and technical leaders.

What will your job look like?

You Will

• Lead the Data Science and Generative AI practice, setting strategic direction and driving innovation.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive roadmap for integrating generative AI and Machine learning solutions across various business units.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.
• Provide technical leadership in data science, machine learning, and generative AI projects.
• Stay updated on the latest AI, machine learning, and data science advancements to ensure the team uses cutting-edge techniques and tools.
• Guide the development and deployment of AI models, ensuring they meet high standards of accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Act as a bridge between Customers, executive leadership, and technical teams, translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights.
• Regularly engaging with customers and prospects to comprehend their needs and expectations. Providing pre-sales support to the sales team using expertise in data science and AI to attract potential clients.
• Present complex data and AI-driven insights to stakeholders in a clear, concise manner.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities where data science and AI can add value to the business.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of data science and AI projects, ensuring they align with business objectives.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets effectively.
  
  

All you need is...

• Strong academic record focusing on machine learning, AI, and data analytics.
• PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field- significant advantage
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in data science and AI roles, with a proven track record of leading successful projects.
• Extensive experience applying machine learning and Generative AI to real-world business problems, particularly in enhancing customer engagement and delivering customer-focused solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership role, managing teams and driving strategic initiatives.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, and SQL.
• Expertise in machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn.
• Strong knowledge of data processing and visualization tools like Pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of large-scale language models and their associated ecosystems.
  
  

Why You Will Love This Job

• You will join a team at the forefront of technological advancement, working on innovative projects in data science and generative AI that shape the future of communication and media experiences.
• As a Practice Lead, you will have the chance to set strategic direction, drive innovation, and lead a talented team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• You will be crucial in integrating AI and machine learning solutions across various business units, directly influencing how service providers transition to the cloud, stand out in the 5G era, and digitalize their operations.
• You will work closely with executive leadership, customers, and cross-functional teams, translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights and making significant contributions to strategic initiatives.
• You will be a part of a global company with approximately 30,000 employees, contributing to Amdocs' mission of unlocking innovative potential and delivering next-generation experiences for end users and enterprise customers worldwide.
  
  

Amdocs is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce