Data Science Team Lead (IT)

We are seeking a Tooling UX & Data Science Team Lead to work directly with clients and lead a multi-disciplinary team in delivering advanced data-driven solutions. This is a client-facing leadership role that combines practical expertise in data science, AI, and user experience/data visualization with strong leadership and delivery skills. The successful candidate will play a key role in defining user tooling requirements, designing intuitive and impactful solutions, and managing the delivery of projects across data science, data analysis, and visualization engineering (Power BI and other tools). Recognised as one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in 2025 and named one of Forbes' ?World?s Best Employers,? CGI offers more than just a job. We provide a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, and a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) that makes you a member, not just an employee. We are deeply committed to inclusivity, building a diverse tech community, and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector. Our dedication to diversity extends to supporting our Armed Forces, and we proudly hold a Gold Award in recognition of our commitment through the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Candidate profile: Are you ready to transform business needs into impactful solutions? We specialize in bridging the gap between clients? vision and powerful, data-driven outcomes. Client Engagement & Insight We partner closely with clients to deeply understand their goals, translating them into intuitive tooling, AI/ML models, and stunning visual experiences. Every solution is designed with the end user in mind, ensuring clarity, usability, and measurable impact. Leadership that Delivers Our team of data scientists, analysts, and visualization engineers (Power BI, Tableau, and beyond) thrives under strong, hands-on leadership. We set clear priorities, drive collaboration, and deliver on time?always with quality and client success at the forefront. Innovative Solutions, Built to Last From advanced dashboards to scalable AI models, we deliver solutions that not only meet today?s needs but also grow with tomorrow?s opportunities. Guided by Agile methods, we ensure transparency, agility, and seamless collaboration every step of the way. Excellence Through Innovation We don?t just follow best practices?we set them. By embracing the latest in AI, data visualization, UX, and analytics tooling, we bring cutting-edge innovation to every project. With a firm commitment to data governance, security, and ethics, clients can trust both our solutions and our values. Required qualifications to be successful in this role

• Proven experience as a Data Scientist, AI Specialist, Business Analyst, or Delivery Manager with exposure to UX/data visualization.
• Strong background in data science/AI (machine learning, predictive analytics, statistical modeling).
• Hands-on experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent).
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience in client-facing roles.
• Experience leading small to medium-sized multidisciplinary teams in delivery-focused environments.

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? Practical knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or other delivery methodologies.