Data Strategist

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

Data & Analytics Core - let’s introduce ourselves 

The mission for D&A Core is to Transform the data ecosystem to empower our colleagues with trusted data, which supports the Volvo Data Vision of Powering innovation and every decision with trusted data.  

To support this mission, D&A Core has 5 core areas: Strategy & Transformation, Solution Partners, Platforms, Architecture, and Data Governance, working to provide what is required to enable data and analytics teams across the organization to deliver value from data, whilst fostering a culture of collaboration and data excellence. 

The Data Strategist role is part of the Strategy & Transformation team where the purpose is to drive the cultural and organisational transformation required for Volvo Cars to achieve its vision.  

What you’ll do 

As a Data Strategist you will have a key role in evolving and maintaining the data strategy for Volvo Cars. In the role you will work closely in collaboration with the Head of Data Strategy & Transformation including the D&A Core leadership team to successfully deliver on the Data Strategy.  

We are in an early phase of our transformation journey so key priorities for this role is to strengthen the organization with a strategic mindset in the orchestration to further develop and execute on the data strategy implementation. 

In this role you will: 

* Develop and implement data strategies and that align with the organizational ambition and goals 
* Active role in the implementation of a new data operating model as per the data strategy 
* Have a key role in the creation of roadmaps for the data transformation plan 
* Collaboration with business leaders and the data & analytics community to strengthen and to evolve the data strategy  
* Conducting data assessments and audits to identify new target and opportunities for improvement 
* Active role in strengthening the data literacy within Volvo Cars 
* Educate and strengthen colleagues in data strategy practices 
* Be an active member of the Strategy & Transformation leadership team and collaborate with other leaders across the organization.  


What you’ll bring 


We are looking for you who has a genuine interest and passion in data, strategy, people, culture, and technology.  
You are comfortable in leading through ambiguity and are empowering your surroundings to act and learn in uncertain and complex environments.  
This role also includes bringing thought and change leadership to inspire and bring people along the cultural change journey and equipping our company with the right skills and cultural framework to truly power innovation and every decision with trusted data. You will bring strong experience from best practices in Data & AI strategy development and implementation. 

This is the role for you with several years of experience in the data & AI space, as an individual contributor or as a leader.  

You also have 

* Advanced English communication skills. 
* Experience working with highly visible projects in an international environment. 
* Knowledge or experience of both traditional and modern Data & AI operating models 
* Data & AI Strategy experience 
* Data & AI Maturity Assessment 
* Knowledge of or experience with Data Mesh and data product concepts 


Sounds interesting? We hope so 

We welcome you to apply in English by 29th of February at the latest. Please apply through the provided link. Applications submitted via email will not be retained or taken into consideration. Once you receive a confirmation email from the system, your application will be acknowledged. 
We are committed to keeping you informed during the entire process. If you have any inquiries, please reach out to Senior Recruiter Lovisa Ermell, lovisa.ermell@volvocars.com