Senior Manager, Data Team (AI/ML)

TL;DR

Senior Manager, Data Team (AI/ML): Leading a cross-functional data services team to build and deliver advanced analytics and ML solutions for global brands with an accent on technical leadership and commercial delivery. Focus on operationalizing AI-assisted development workflows, designing predictive models, and translating complex data insights into scalable commercial products.

Location: Hybrid in Luxembourg (office attendance average 4 days per week)

Company

hirify.global is a leading creative company and Amazon consulting agency part of WPP, specializing in brand experience, customer experience, and commerce.

What you will do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a cross-functional team of Data Scientists, BI Engineers, and Data Analysts.
• Manage the end-to-end delivery lifecycle using lean Scrum practices and JIRA backlog management.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external clients to scope and prioritize data requests.
• Stay hands-on by building, reviewing, and debugging solutions using SQL, Python, dbt, and BigQuery.
• Implement AI-assisted development using tools like GitHub Copilot and Cursor to accelerate delivery.
• Develop and scale commercial intelligence products and ML models across the client portfolio.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Data Science or Advanced Analytics, with 1-2 years in a leadership role.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python (pandas, numpy, scikit-learn).
• Experience with cloud data environments (BigQuery, AWS) and core ML concepts.
• Proven track record of using AI coding assistants and automation tools (Copilot, Claude, n8n) with rigorous validation.
• Experience running Agile/Scrum practices in a data or analytics team.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Must be based in Luxembourg to support a hybrid work model.

Nice to have

• Experience in digital advertising, retail media, or the Amazon ecosystem (AMC, DSP).
• Hands-on experience with GenAI/LLM pipelines, prompt engineering, and RAG.
• MLOps experience, including model versioning and drift detection.
• Proficiency in French or German.

Culture & Benefits

• Strategic influence over data and AI usage in one of Europe's leading Amazon practices.
• Culture that embraces modern AI-assisted ways of working and experimentation.
• Opportunity to collaborate with top global brands and advanced advertising setups.
• Inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and individual ownership.
• Collaborative, fast-moving environment focused on impact and curiosity.