Head of Analytics

Our world is a world of change.
Our organization is based on people and great teamwork. We are a truly global company and we rely on diversity and together we create a workplace that brings the best out of everyone.
Here at Volvo CE we are driven by the idea that through imagination, hard work and technological innovation we will lead the way towards developing a world that is cleaner, smarter and more connected.
We believe in a sustainable future and with the global construction industry as our arena, we work together with our customers to turn this belief into reality for people everywhere. That is our purpose,
and we live and breathe it, every day.
Do you want to be a part of building the world we want to live in and building tomorrow’s value through information & an innovative mindset?
Right now we are looking for a head of analytics to lead our analytics team. The mission of the function is to, in collaboration with the business functions, maximize the value of our data assets and enable new business insights by delivering business intelligence and analytics capabilities.


Challenge description:
Act as the central point of contact to the business functions to ensure the alignment of business intelligence and analytics strategies and roadmap with business strategies and current and future needs and requirements.
Lead the team based on values, principles and behaviors to encourage a cultural change in line with the strategic direction.
Manage the overall budget, strategy and roadmap of the business intelligence and analytics solutions portfolio.
Drive the evolution of the business intelligence and analytics portfolio through change initiatives where you lead the execution of the changes together with the team, the business functions and IT.
Ensure ethics in the use of data, as well as compliance to high security, and data protection standards.
Can drive the end-to-end implementation of advanced analytics (AI/ML) capabilities, tools and algorithms to optimize Volvo CE’s business.

Competence:
Strong leadership skills and experience of principle- or value-based leadership
Relevant university degree from a recognized institute or equivalent experience
Proven experience in Process and IT Management
Experience in leading data teams in current and past assignments is a merit
Experience in building data teams, including hiring, interviews etc. is a merit
Excellent communication, negotiation & presentation skills is a requirement
Product owner or project management experience is a merit
Deep understanding of the criticality of the information used in the process
Knowledge and experience in Change Management

Who are you?
You have a burning interest for the Volvo CE business and to innovate, enable and support thru leading the development of business intelligence and data analytics capabilities. You also have hands on experience in analytics, with a keen and in depth understanding of how data can be used to drive business value.


As head of analytics, you need to have the ability to create an efficient and trustful day-to-day operation and manage both your direct team and the members in the extended team (from Volvo Group Digital & IT and others) in accordance with the core values in the Volvo Way.


Since you are responsible for a team with cross functional responsibilities, you will need to actively cooperate with various stakeholders both regionally and globally and navigate with ease in a multi-cultural environment. It is important you have an innovative and creative mind-set in order inspire and challenge the organisation. You also have a strong quality focus and a personal drive to reach the objectives and targets set for your team, understanding how these contribute to the Volvo CE vision and strategy.


For more information, please contact:
Samuel Rodelius, Head of Information Management & Enterprise Architecture, +46 73 9026141


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