ML Enablement Lead / Senior Applied Data Scientist
Location: London
Mode of working: Hybrid. Minimum 3 days/week in office.
Objective: AI for Colleagues
Overview
Above Role: The ML Enablement Lead focuses on building ML capability and confidence within the business. This role supports stakeholders who are new to machine learning and Databricks, helping them understand where ML adds value and how to use it effectively.
The emphasis is on coaching, skills transfer, and change adoption, rather than complex or academic modelling.
Key responsibilities
* Work closely with business and technical stakeholders who are early in their ML journey
* Provide hands‑on coaching, mentoring, and guidance
* Support teams in building confidence with ML concepts and workflows
* Guide stakeholders through:
o Problem framing for ML
o Feature selection and model development
o Model evaluation and interpretation
* Focus on simple, practical, and valuable ML solutions
* Translate complex ML concepts into easy‑to‑understand workflows
* Create simple examples, templates, and learning materials
* Support workshops, training sessions, and informal learning
* Help stakeholders identify where ML:
o Adds real business value
o Is feasible within current skills and data
* Encourage pragmatic decision‑making over “perfect” solutions
* Introduce good MLOps habits:
o Experiment tracking
o Version control
o Basic deployment considerations
* Guide teams towards production‑ready thinking without overwhelming them
* Support behavioural and cultural change around ML adoption
* Build trust with non‑expert users
* Act as a supportive partner
Must‑have skills
* Strong Python skills within the ML ecosystem
* Hands‑on, applied ML experience
* Understanding of MLOps fundamentals
* Excellent communication, teaching, and coaching ability
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills
* Ability to simplify complex topics
* Good business understanding and pragmatic mindset
* Ability to self‑start and work proactively
* Patience, coaching mindset, and focus on stakeholder needs
Nice to have
* Databricks experience
* Deep learning experience
Equal Opportunity
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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