Data Science Advisor, Group Digital, Ingka Group, Malmö or Amsterdam

WHY WE WILL LOVE YOU
Simply because you have a passion to create value at scale for our customers using data, and with that in mind, creating an IKEA/Ingka fit for the future.
We want you to have excellent knowledge of data science, including everything from statistics and experimentation to Machine Learning. Also you will have the ability to choose the right algorithmic approach for our customer-centric business opportunities Good knowledge of insights for upcoming trends and best industry practice in data science is also needed.
As a person, we see that you are passionate about the possibilities of data and the value it can generate for our customers and business. You are motivated by continuously leading and developing yourself and the data science community by staying at the frontier of modern methods, tools and technologies
To succeed as a data science advisor, you will need:
Formal qualifications in computer science, econometrics, engineering, mathematics, or equivalent.
Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience with developing data science applications and deploying and continuously improving solutions at scale.
Minimum of 10 years of experience of programming for advanced analytics purposes.
Expert knowledge in all steps related to analytics product development, including data processing, analysis, knowledge extraction and development at scale.
Extensive knowledge of relevant programming languages (such as Python), including a strong understanding of concepts from functional and/or object-oriented coding paradigms

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
As a data science advisor, you will be responsible for providing insights on applied AI for the customer domain in Group Digital to advance business capabilities and deliverable. You will lead and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to drive a consistent approach to analytical solutions within the domain.
Amongst others you will:
Coach and develop the full Data Science community in the Customer domain to ensure excellence in analytics methodologies
Challenge the data scientists on the selected models, approach and tech stack to enable fast optimizations
Educate the organization on the role for Data Science in digital product development, and how to succeed with analytics at scale for customers
Actively manage the relationship between data science at Ingka and relevant external institutions with a shared interest to facilitate open collaboration and scientific progress
Explore opportunities in the Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence space related to acquisitions, joint ventures, or similar partnerships by working with Ingka Investments to decide what business to partner with or acquire in the future
Stay relevant with current research and upcoming data science trends and best practice and transform these insights into guiding principles in Group Digital and Ingka

You are reporting to the Data & Analytics Domain Manager and the position is placed in Amsterdam or Malmö.
ABOUT THIS WORK AREA
We set the digital agenda to keep IKEA leading in an uncertain and fast-moving environment. We drive the development, provision and operation of our digital products and services through the use of existing and emerging new technologies and agile delivery methods to deliver at pace.
At the same time, we provide a home to develop and extend the business, people, and technical skills needed to ensure continuous improvement and growth of our digital capability
QUESTIONS AND SUPPORT? LET'S CONNECT!
If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please get in touch with Annette Björkquist-Åhstedt at annette.bjorkquist-ahstedt@ikea.com.
Please submit your application in English, consisting of a CV and cover letter, through the recruitment system as we are unable to handle applications by e-mail.
We appreciate your application as soon as possible but please no later than October 13th.
We look forward to getting to know you soon!