Principal Data Scientist
What you'll do:
- Lead the end‑to‑end delivery and lifecycle management of data science products and initiatives.
- Scope and frame ill‑defined business problems and define data science solutions aligned with business goals.
- Manage and coach data science teams delivering predictive models, optimisation engines and decision support tools.
- Design, build and deploy production‑ready data science solutions that integrate with business processes and digital platforms.
- Ensure quality, timely delivery and ongoing value of data science products.
- Acquire, process and analyse large and complex datasets to create high‑quality model inputs.
- Translate analytical outputs into clear, actionable business recommendations.
- Provide guidance to stakeholders on how data science solutions improve business outcomes.
- Oversee improvements, maintenance and decommissioning of existing data science products.
- Ensure adherence to published frameworks, best practice, model compliance and ethical standards.
- Monitor industry trends and advancements in data science.
- Work collaboratively within cross‑functional agile squads.
- Contribute to feature prioritisation and road‑mapping, balancing speed and long‑term value.
- Lead and embed effective agile ways of working, including engineering standards and delivery discipline.
What you'll bring to British Airways:
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to structure ambiguous problems.
- Proven technical leadership in data science and machine learning delivery.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to senior and non‑technical audiences.
- Confidence challenging constructively and influencing senior stakeholders.
- Strong stakeholder relationship‑building capability.
- Experience coaching, developing and line‑managing others.
- Ethical and responsible approach to data science and AI.
- Collaborative, empowering and resilient working style.
- Continuous improvement mindset with a strong focus on business impact.
Your experience:
- Numerate degree or equivalent with data science components.
- Experience leading others in applying data science to business problems.
- Experience in developing industrialised software, especially data science or machine learning software products.
- Experience in relevant business domains (transportation, airlines, operations, network problems) (preferred).
What we offer:
We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. From the day you join, you will receive staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You will also receive up to 30 discounted Hotline airfares per year for yourself, friends and family. British Airways encourages career development across the business to help you progress.
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