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# Senior Data Science Manager

- **Company:** Scottish Power
- **Location:** Glasgow, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Unix, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Transformation, Data Migration, Data Systems, Data Visualization, Data Warehousing, Database Design, Machine Learning, Scrum Methodology, Azure Machine Learning, SQL Databases, Data Strategy, Data Analytics, Data Management, Azure Synapse Analytics
- **Published:** September 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ce03e70d6cb8d070

## About the Role

You'll bring extensive experience in data science, data architecture, data migration, and modern data engineering practices. You'll have a strong understanding of how to design scalable solutions that turn complex business requirements into valuable, actionable insights.

You'll also have experience with:

 * Data warehousing, database design, and schema development
 * Azure ML, Synapse, AWS, SQL, and Unix-based environments
 * Data governance, master data management, and testing frameworks
 * Machine learning, statistical analysis, and data visualisation techniques
 * Leading and managing external delivery teams and third-party suppliers
 * Agile and Scrum delivery methodologies
 * Delivering strategic technology and data transformation programmes

Experience within energy trading or energy management environments would be advantageous.

You'll be a degree-qualified leader who can influence stakeholders at all levels, manage complex portfolios, and communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

## Description

Working at the intersection of data science, architecture, and business strategy, you'll influence the future direction of GEM's data landscape while leading complex programmes and external delivery teams in a dynamic and evolving environment.

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the GEM Centre of Excellence Manager, you'll lead the architecture, design, delivery, testing, and ongoing development of data solutions across the energy management function. You'll work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements, translate business challenges into scalable data solutions, and ensure data is provided in an efficient, secure, and sustainable way.

You'll assess the current data landscape and develop a strategic migration roadmap that simplifies and modernises existing platforms. You'll act as product owner for data architecture and solutions within GEM, oversee delivery through external development and support partners, manage a portfolio of projects, and represent GEM's data strategy at senior leadership and enterprise-wide forums. Machine learning and data visualisation capabilities form an important part of the technology landscape you'll shape and evolve.


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