About the Role
Join Elevate, Simon-Kucher's consulting team for digital transformation and AI projects, to advise renowned companies and startups. Help businesses make informed decisions and achieve sustainable growth by translating data into actionable insights. Expand your leadership experience and shape the future of Data Science, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence.
Responsibilities
- Advise clients across various industries on developing and implementing AI- and Machine Learning-based products and solutions.
- Lead Data Science and AI projects holistically, manage interdisciplinary project teams, and ensure high-quality, on-time delivery.
- Structure complex business challenges, develop innovative analytical solutions, and present clearly reasoned, data-based recommendations to senior client stakeholders.
- Build trusted client relationships, understand strategic priorities, and develop tailored solutions with measurable added value.
- Communicate the opportunities, use cases, limitations, and business value of Data Science, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence to internal and external decision-makers.
- Support business development by contributing Data Science and AI expertise to proposals, pitches, and new project opportunities.
- Coach and develop team members through regular mentoring, constructive feedback, and technical support.
- Strengthen Simon-Kucher's positioning in the Analytics and AI community through publications, value propositions, presentations, events, and other thought leadership activities.
- Monitor developments in Data Science, AI, and Advanced Analytics, translating relevant trends into concrete opportunities for clients and the company.
Requirements
- Minimum of six years of relevant professional experience in Data Science consulting or a data-driven corporate environment.
- Successfully completed university degree in a quantitative, technical, or comparable field.
- Proven experience applying Advanced Analytics and Data Science to commercial challenges, particularly in marketing, market modeling, and pricing.
- Demonstrated track record in leading small teams and successfully delivering high-quality results.
- Experience in managing strategic projects, coordinating interdisciplinary teams, and collaborating with stakeholders at various hierarchical levels.
- Combines strong practical Data Science expertise with a pronounced consulting mentality, adept at structuring unclear or complex business challenges, working directly with clients, and translating sophisticated analytical insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
- Possesses strong analytical and conceptual skills combined with a structured, pragmatic, and detail-oriented approach.
- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant AI and Machine Learning approaches, including predictive modeling, generative AI, Large Language Models, and neural networks.
- Proficient in Python and SQL, with practical experience in developing statistical and machine learning models. Knowledge of other programming languages is advantageous.
- Familiarity with leading cloud and machine learning platforms and understanding the requirements for developing and implementing analytical solutions.
- Fluent in German and English, capable of communicating complex technical topics comprehensibly to business stakeholders.
Skills
- Data Science
- AI
- Machine Learning
- Advanced Analytics
- Predictive Modeling
- Generative AI
- Large Language Models
- Neural Networks
- Python
- SQL
- Cloud Platforms
- Machine Learning Platforms
- Consulting
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- Business Development
- Thought Leadership
Location
- Berlin
- Bonn
- Frankfurt/Main
- Hamburg
- Köln
- München
Work Type
- Hybrid Working
Experience Level
- Senior Manager
- Minimum of six years of relevant professional experience
Education Level
- University degree in a quantitative, technical, or comparable field
Salary/Compensations
- Bonus payments
- Participation in company success
- Hybrid working subsidy
Benefits
- Extensive in-house training and further education programs (supplemented by LinkedIn Learning)
- Educational Leave
- Comprehensive onboarding program (national and international)
- Extensive feedback and development processes including 360-degree feedback
- Office Rotation to international locations
- Workation possibility
- Generous budget for health (flexible for gym, sports accessories, massages, etc.)
- Numerous mental health offerings
- Attractive company pension plan
- Childcare subsidy
- Company discounts
- Monthly subsidy for private mobility (usable for taxi, train, car sharing, etc.)
- Regular employee events (office events, summer party, Christmas party, etc.)
About the Company
- Simon-Kucher is a global consulting firm with over 2,000 employees in more than 30 countries.
- Focus: 'Unlocking Better Growth'. We help clients grow 'better' by optimizing every aspect of their business strategy, from products and pricing to innovation, digitalization, marketing, and sales.
- With 40 years of experience in monetization and pricing, we are considered the world leader in price consulting and corporate growth.
- We foster a culture that promotes diversity, equality, and inclusion, creating an environment of recognition that strengthens individual development and values everyone's contribution.
- Our strength lies in an inspiring, highly motivated, and likeable team.
- We offer an open, appreciative start-up atmosphere within an established company with a 40-year success story.
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to a corporate culture that promotes diversity, equality, and inclusion – creating an environment of recognition that strengthens individual development and values the contribution of each individual.
- Appreciation and recognition enable us to grow faster, work more innovatively, and achieve more sustainable results for everyone – for our teams, our clients, and our company.
