WHAT DO I NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL?

In Kerry we understand that people have very different career trajectories and experiences. In order to be successful in this role we would be looking for the right competencies and aptitudes as well as your proven track record of success in a similar role and environment.

These include:

• Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience leading and managing a data science team.
• Hands-on expertise with the Databricks platform, specifically in machine learning and generative AI applications.
• Strong experience designing, developing, and deploying machine learning models and generative AI solutions in production cloud computing environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively coach and inspire team members.
• Databricks Certified Machine Learning Professional (strongly preferred).
• Databricks Certified Generative AI Engineer Associate (strongly preferred).

Are you passionate about data and artificial intelligence? Does working in one of the world’s largest taste and nutrition companies excite you? Do you have a curious mentality who enjoys a challenge and sees it as an opportunity? We leverage cutting edge technologies using Databricks and Azure OpenAI to develop agentic AI solutions to support the digital transformation of our business. You will get a chance to work with your team on the latest technologies in a great company atmosphere where you can personally grow.
We are looking for a Data Science Manager who will support the Analytics & AI pillar of our Data Science & Engineering CoE. You will lead and coach our team of data scientists. This role requires an individual who is passionate about data science, coaching teams, and delivering high-impact machine learning and generative AI solutions.
The successful candidate will have substantial hands-on experience with Databricks and a proven track record in team leadership and talent development. They are a self-starter, a person who can communicate with both business and technical audiences, looking to inspire and be inspired, comfortable with ambiguity, able to think big (while paying careful attention to detail) and enjoys working in a fast-paced team that will support Kerry’s Digital Transformation journey.