Data Science Consultant

Capgemini Invent
Manchester
2 months ago
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Overview

Data Science Consultant role at Capgemini Invent. Capgemini Invent is a transformation consultancy that blends strategic, creative and scientific capabilities. We aim to deliver cutting‑edge solutions through data science, AI and analytics to help clients tackle today's challenges.


Your Role

  • Supporting the delivery of AI, Data Science and Analytics projects, ensuring client expectations are met at all stages.
  • Inspiring clients on exploiting Gen AI, data science and analytics through demonstrations.
  • Developing and deploying new skills in AI, Data Science and Analytics, using current methods where appropriate.
  • Delivering work in a structured manner, balancing creativity and practicality to meet client standards efficiently within agreed timescales.
  • Working effectively in a team, supporting peers to deliver at pace and meet our high internal standards of output and delivery.
  • Contributing to business and personal growth through activities in the following categories: Business Development, Internal Contribution, Learning & Development.

Business Development

  • Contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, proposition development, client pitch contribution, client hosting at events.

Internal Contribution

  • Campaign development, internal think‑tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development.

Learning & Development

  • Training to support your career development and the skill demand within the company, certifications etc.

Profile

We’d Love To Meet Someone With



  • Experience in AI, Data Science and Analytics, proven track record across the ML lifecycle, strong foundation in statistical modelling, natural language processing, time‑series analysis, spatial analysis, and mathematical modelling.
  • Keen to demonstrate the potential of Gen AI to unlock business value.
  • A desire to provide solutions to real‑world data challenges, strong stakeholder management and presentation skills, enabling clients to derive better value and insights.
  • Currently working in a major consulting firm or industry with a consulting background, proven ability to succeed in a matrixed organisation and to enlist support for consulting solutions.
  • Architectural and feature knowledge of Google Cloud Platform, AWS, Azure, Databricks; proficiency in Python, R, Pyspark, Scala, PowerBI, Tableau.

What You’ll Love About Working Here

Data Science Consulting brings an inventive quantitative approach to our clients’ biggest business and data challenges, unlocking tangible value through intelligent products and solutions. We focus on exploring AI possibilities, accelerating impact with proof of value, and scaling AI responsibly.


Need To Know

We are committed to inclusion and offer a positive work‑life balance, hybrid working, flexible arrangements, wellbeing support, and community impact initiatives.


About Capgemini Invent

Capgemini Invent is a global business and technology transformation partner, driving digital and sustainable transformation for enterprises worldwide.


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