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Data Scientist - AI - Managing Consultant
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Salary
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£54,900
Going rate
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SOC 2133 is an eligible occupation, but we classified this role with low confidence (43% match). If the code is right — and IBM is a licensed sponsor — it should qualify, but double-check the occupation eligibility rules against the actual role.
About the role
A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.
Your Role And Responsibilities
As a Data Scientist at IBM, you will lead the design and delivery of AI solutions, advanced analytics and automation for clients across industries. You will work at the intersection of data science, business strategy, and technology, helping clients unlock value from their data assets while mentoring junior team members and shaping IBM’s data science capability.
- Lead end-to-end AI solutions, advanced analytics and automation engagements from discovery to deployment.
- Translate complex data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including consultants, engineers, and client stakeholders.
- Design and implement machine learning models, statistical analyses, and AI solutions tailored to client needs.
- Contribute to business development through proposal writing, solutioning, and client presentations.
- Mentor and coach junior data scientists and analysts.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and methodologies in AI/ML and data science.
Master's Degree
Required Technical And Professional Expertise
- Full AI Project Lifecycle: Experience in managing the full AI project lifecycle, from research and prototyping to deployment in production environments. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Foundation in Specialised Areas: Experience with one of the following areas: NLP, Image Processing, Video Processing, Voice Processing, or Watson technologies, enabling optimization of AI solutions and driving business value.
- Proficiency in Modern UI Frameworks: Familiarity with modern UI frameworks such as Backbone.js, AngularJS, React.js, Ember.js, Bootstrap, and JQuery, allowing for seamless integration with AI solutions.
- Operating System Knowledge: Experience working with various operating systems, including Linux, Windows, iOS, and Android, facilitating smooth deployment of AI solutions across different environments.
- PhD or equivalent experience is a plus (preferable in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field
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Where this offer sits in the market
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2133 going rate of £54,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.