Senior Data Scientist

Job Title:
Senior Data Scientist

Location:
Hybrid (Chicago, IL or New York City, NY)

Job Type:
Full-Time

About SDG Consulting
SDG Consulting is a global consulting firm specialized in Data & Analytics. We are committed to unlocking organizations’ potential by offering in-depth analytics expertise that empowers our clients to become successful data-driven enterprises. Our mission is to help clients define, design, and implement transformative AI technologies to gain a sustainable competitive advantage. We help reinvent core operations, deliver hyper-personalized customer experiences, and create new AI-powered business models that drive enduring growth.

Position Overview

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will play a highly visible and critical role bridging the gap between advanced technical execution and business strategy. You will be responsible for navigating and optimizing production codebases, with a strong emphasis on Recommendation Engines.

This is a senior-level position that requires an independent, highly experienced professional who requires minimal supervision. Beyond technical development, you will be heavily involved in leading deployment and change management, acting as a key communicator and trusted advisor to business stakeholders, particularly sales teams.

Key Responsibilities

- Deployment & Change Management:
Lead the deployment of data science solutions and drive change management initiatives, working hand-in-hand with sales teams to ensure successful adoption.
- Production Code Mastery:
Quickly pick up, understand, and navigate existing production codebases to optimize and scale models efficiently.
- Recommendation Engines:
Design, refine, and implement advanced Recommendation Engines tailored to business needs.
- Stakeholder Communication:
Act as a strategic liaison to the business, translating complex data science concepts into actionable insights for non-technical audiences, particularly sales professionals.
- Presentation Excellence:
Create high-quality, executive-level presentations (PPT) and deliver them with confidence and clarity.
- Independent Execution:
Take full ownership of your workstreams, driving projects forward proactively and with minimal hand-holding.
- Experimentation (Bonus):
Design and execute A/B testing frameworks to measure model effectiveness and business impact.

Qualifications

- Experience Level:
Highly experienced Data Scientist; this is a senior role and is not suitable for junior or entry-level candidates.
- Location:
Must be based in or willing to commute to
Chicago, IL
or
New York City, NY
.
- Core Technical Skills:
Highly skilled Python programmer with deep expertise in Recommendation Engines.
- Preferred Technologies:
Hands-on experience with PySpark and Databricks is strongly preferred.
- Communication Skills:
Exceptional presentation and PPT skills; native-level or highly fluent English proficiency is required to effectively influence and align with US-based business stakeholders.
- Industry Experience:
Previous consulting or industry experience with Spirits or Retail clients is a major plus.
- Project Management (Bonus):
Formal project management skills or certifications (e.g., PMP, Six Sigma Black Belt) are highly desirable.

What We Offer

- Stability and Growth:
Full-time employment in a growing high-tech industry with a meritocratic culture that provides opportunities for professional growth.
- Competitive Compensation:
A competitive salary and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match.
- Comprehensive Benefits:
Robust healthcare and benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability coverage.
- Work-Life Balance:
3+ weeks of paid vacation, a flexible holiday schedule, and hybrid working arrangements that balance on-site and remote work.
- Supportive Community:
A welcoming, collaborative, and inclusive culture where you can learn from exceptional professionals and make a significant impact.