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About the role
Who are we?
Artefact is a new generation of a data service provider, specialised in data consulting and data-driven digital marketing.
Our purpose?
Every day we boost our clients’ data transformation into business impact across the entire value chain of organisations.
Our strength?
Our data services stand on a double expertise: the combination of Artificial Intelligence and the business prowess acquired from our customers around the world, such as AccorHotels, Orange, Carrefour, Engie, Samsung, L'Oréal, Nissan...
Artefact’s success comes from a unique mix of company assets: cutting-edge data technologies, agile methodologies for fast delivery, cohesive teams assembling the finest business consultants, data analysts, data scientists, data engineers, and digital marketing experts.
Artefact is :
• 13 offices in Paris, London, Shanghai, Dubai...
• 900 employees
• 4 practices: Data Consulting, Data Marketing, Activation and Creation
What you will be doing: Key responsibilities
As a Data Director, your role will encompass:
Strategic Leadership and Management
• Lead and expand the data science team, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives.
• Develop and oversee the execution of ambitious data transformation projects, ensuring they meet client needs and business goals.
• Drive collaboration across different divisions—such as Activation, Creativity, and Strategy—to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions that enhance client satisfaction and service delivery.
Client Engagement and Relationship Management
• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with clients, becoming a trusted advisor for their data strategy and transformation efforts.
• Regularly present insights and strategic recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders, showcasing the value and impact of data-driven decision-making.
Operational Excellence and Innovation
• Ensure the successful delivery of data projects, setting high standards for timeliness and quality.
• Spearhead the adoption of cutting-edge data science and data engineering technologies, methodologies, and practices.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the data science team, encouraging innovation and experimentation.
Team Development and Thought Leadership
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a collaborative and empowering environment.
• Act as a thought leader in data science, contributing to the broader data science community and enhancing Artefact's reputation in the industry.
• Ensure the team’s technical capabilities align with industry standards and emerging technologies, facilitating ongoing professional development and training.
Qualifications: Education & experience required
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• A Master’s or PhD degree in Machine Learning, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
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• Over 8 years of experience in leadership roles within data science, demonstrating a proven track record of managing teams and delivering impactful data-driven solutions.
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• Exceptional knowledge of data processing, data modeling, algorithms, and data architecture, with hands-on experience in managing large-scale projects.
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• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and guide team members towards achieving business and personal growth goals.
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• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with all levels of the organization and external clients.
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In addition, you have the knowledge in one or more of the following technologies:
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• Google Cloud Platform resources (Big Query, Google Cloud Storage) or its equivalent in Azure or AWS
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• You know how to connect to an API through the knowledge of the different authentication method (OAuth, HTTP Basic, API key)
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• Advertising tool, linked to tracking and/or analytics in a marketing context (Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, DMP, DSP, Adservers, DV 360...)
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• ETL tool (Airflow, Dataiku, Dataflow, Dataprep...)
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• Web application (R-Shiny, Python Flask) that you have industrialized
What we are looking for
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• A Doer: you get things done and inspire your team to do the same
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• An Analyst: you LOVE data and think every company should take their decisions based on facts
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• A Pragmatist: you have a no-nonsense mindset that seeks for practical and realistic solutions
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• A Mentor: your clients and colleagues naturally seek you out for advice
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• An Adventurer: you’re an entrepreneur constantly looking for business opportunities
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Why you should join us
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• Artefact is the place to be: come and build the future of marketing
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• Progress: every day offers new challenges and new opportunities to learn
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• Culture: join the best team you could ever imagine
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• Entrepreneurship: you will be joining a team of driven entrepreneurs. We won’t give up until we make a huge dent in this industry!
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Come join us!
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