Manager- Analytics

Way of working: The employee needs to come to office.Founded in 2014, Swiggy is India’s leading tech-driven on-demand delivery platform with a vision to elevate the quality of life for the urban consumer by offering unparalleled convenience. The platform is engineered to connect millions of consumers with hundreds of thousands of restaurants and stores across 500+ cities.Our phenomenal growth has come on the back of great technology, incredible innovation and sound decision-making. The Analytics team at Swiggy partners with decision-makers to solve problems across our entire value chain. Improving menus for our restaurant partners, to developing incentives for delivery executives, recommending the best channel for marketing to consumers, and predicting demand in hyperlocal geographies are all examples of the repertoire of projects that we undertake. If decoding hyperlocal excites you then come join us on this journey.What can you expect?Excellent work environment - rated amongst LinkedIn’s - “Top Companies Where India wants to work now” listExposure to challenging problems across multiple domainsAbility to directly implement solutions and see them in action; critical partner for all decision-making in the organisationInteract with people from various backgrounds - a mix of Statisticians, Consultants, Business and ProgrammersFlat organization structure with open and direct cultureMerit-based fast growth environmentMarket leading compensation and benefitsWhat you need to have?Bachelor/Master’s (preferred) degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field6-8 years work experience in analytics/data science or related fieldAt least 3-4 years hands-on experience on data manipulation tools like SQL, R, SAS, Python, Excel etc.Hands-on experience on BI Platforms like Power BI, Tableau etc.Excellent knowledge of statistical measurement frameworks (measures of central tendency, dispersion, distribution, significance testing etc.)Excellent knowledge of machine learning techniques for Regression, Classification etc.What we expect from you?Creative thinking to solve real-world problemsFail fast, learn faster approachComfortable in a high-energy, fast-paced environmentProficient verbal and written communication skillsDetail-oriented with the ability to self-direct work in an unstructured environmentExcellent partnership and collaboration skills with the ability to work cross-functionallyGood organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, time management, and meeting deadlinesProven experience in managing cross-functional projectsProven negotiation skills, influencing abilitiesExperience in leading and mentoring teams is a plusWhat will you work on?Work with large, complex data sets to solve business problems, applying advanced analytical methods as neededMonitor and forecast key business metrics on a regular basisConduct regular planning and reviews key performance metrics and aid in benefitting from changeIdentify right metrics/measurement frameworks to track progress against a given business goalDesign, run and measure experiments to test business hypothesesExpedite root cause analyses/insight generation against a given recurring use case through automation/self-serve platformsDevelop compelling stories with business insights, focusing on strategic goals of the organisationMentor junior team members in executing the aboveSet high standards in project management and own the consistency and accuracy of project documentation, organized neatly in accordance with standardsTake responsibility for technical skill-building within the organization (training, process definition, research of new tools and techniques etc.)Aid in defining roadmap/strategy for respective workstream in collaboration with manager and stakeholders