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# Principal Data Scientist - Director, Lean Analytics

- **Company:** Capgemini
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Information Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Enterprise Data Management, Data Analytics, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/principal-data-scientist-director-lean-analytics-chicago-il-usa-58856587

## About the Role

_ Ensure data quality, consistency, and governance across programs and reporting outputs Tasks * 12+ years of experience in data analytics, AI, or data engineering * Proven experience leading teams and delivering analytics solutions in complex environments * Strong understanding of analytics platforms, data pipelines, and enterprise data ecosystems * Ability to communicate insights clearly to senior stakeholders and non-technical audiences * Demonstrated impact improving operational efficiency and decision making through analytics * Experience supporting global or large-scale delivery programs * Exposure pricing, forecasting, demand planning, or risk analytics * Background working impactfully within large, technology-driven organizations Key requirements * Paid time off 12-25 days (depending on grade) * Company paid holidays * Medical, dental, and vision coverage * Retirement plans (401(k) in US) * Life and disability insurance * Employee assistance programs

## Description

Experteer Overview In this Director role, you transform complex data into actionable business narratives that guide executive decisions. You work closely with stakeholders to elevate analytics from reports to insight-driven storytelling, linking data to strategy and operations. You will lead global analytics initiatives and shape data-enabled improvements across programs. This is a chance to influence delivery outcomes and help clients act with confidence through clear, contextual insights. Compensation / Benefits * Support global analytics initiatives aligned to business and delivery objectives * Translate data into concise, outcome-focused insights for leadership and client conversations * Partner with business and delivery leaders to identify and prioritize data-driven improvement opportunities * Support the development and enhancement of analytics platforms, reporting, and data infrastructure * Use analytics to surface risks, trends, and operational challenges impacting delivery * Ensure data quality, consistency, and governance across programs and reporting outputs Tasks * 12+ years of experience in data analytics, AI, or data engineering * Proven experience leading teams and delivering analytics solutions in complex environments * Strong understanding of analytics platforms, data pipelines, and enterprise data ecosystems * Ability to communicate insights clearly to senior stakeholders and non-technical audiences * Demonstrated impact improving operational efficiency and decision making through analytics * Experience supporting global or large-scale delivery programs * Exposure pricing, forecasting, demand planning, or risk analytics * Background working impactfully within large, technology-driven organizations Key requirements * Paid time off 12-25 days (depending on grade) * Company paid holidays * Medical, dental, and vision coverage * Retirement plans (401(k) in US) * Life and disability insurance * Employee assistance programs


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