Team Lead Data Scientist - Professional Services Consultancy - $160K-$190K Base
Lead a data science function within a professional services consultancy to shape how data science is implemented. Translate complex technical analytical work into clear business outcomes for senior clients and stakeholders.
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- Toronto, ON
- Posted Sep 8, 2026
- Apply by Oct 8, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
You stop being the person who builds the models and start being the person who shapes how data science gets done. This is a lead role at a globally recognized professional services consultancy, working across strategy, operations, and digital transformation. You’ll lead a data science function, guide your team through complex analytical challenges, and translate technical work into clear business outcomes for clients and stakeholders. Data science is a core part of how the consultancy delivers value, giving you exposure to a variety of problems while helping shape the function moving forward. You’ll bring a strong data science background with experience leading teams or projects, managing through ambiguity, and communicating effectively with both technical teams and senior clients. This is an opportunity for someone who has proven themselves as a practitioner and is ready to take on more ownership and leadership. Ready to lead data science at a global scale? Get in touch. No up-to-date CV required.
What you’ll do
Lead a data science function within a professional services consultancy to shape how data science is implemented. Translate complex technical analytical work into clear business outcomes for senior clients and stakeholders.
Requirements
Requires a strong background in data science with proven experience leading teams or projects. Must be able to manage ambiguity and communicate effectively with both technical teams and senior executives.
Listed skills
- Team LeadershipPreferred
- Project managementPreferred
- Stakeholder ManagementPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Data Science
- Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Strategic Planning
- Digital Transformation
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Business Communication
Job areas
- Consulting
- Data & Analytics
- Management & Leadership
- Technology
- Science & Research
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 5+ years
- Apply by
- Oct 8, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
- Application method
- Direct apply is available