Head of Vessel Technology & Connectivity

We are looking for a leader with a solid technology background to lead our vessel network into the next phase of digitalization.

As Head of Vessel Technology & Connectivity you will lead the Digital Product Development teams working closely with our Fleet Operations, Stena Group IT and Head of Fleet Operations and Onboard services to ensure that business strategy and technology strategy are tightly aligned and our vessel technology is up to date and cementing our position as one of world’s leading and advanced ferry operators.

Some of your key responsibilities:
- Overall responsible for digital product development and driving continuous improvement process based on customer/user feedback and real data analysis for our fleet of vessels.
- Work closely with the Product Owners as well as with Transformation Leads and Head of roles to shift product roadmap priorities so that resources are available to address the most pressing needs.
- Drive the standardization of vessel technology (serves, IoT devices etc.) onboard our fleet of ship, build a blue print (digital twin) and set up a program to progressively achieve the standard we set.
- Further develop our already established digital teams delivering fuel savings as well as digitalization of logs books/documents onboard.
- Ensure synergies across digital products and services across Stena Line from a development, data, technology & security point of view.
- Establish and follow-up key digital product development performance indicators that are aligned with the overall business performance indicators of Stena Line.

What you will experience
At Stena Line, we believe everything is connected. By bringing people and goods together, we enable businesses and societies to grow. As a company, we are on an exciting journey driven by technology and new digital habits, developing our business to create outcomes that matter to our customers.

At Stena Line's Digital Transformation department, we are driving change by aligning people, processes and technologies across our company. If you want to be part of building something and truly make a mark that matters, this is an excellent opportunity!

Who you are
Your personality matters as much as how good you are at what you do. To succeed in this role, you are perceived as trustworthy and have a genuine interest and curiosity for developing people. Your positive mindset, ability to listen and prestige less attitude are big assets to involve, enable potential, coach and facilitate development. You seek feedback and know how to give it because you care about creating a culture where you learn something every day. We believe you have a get stuff done mindset and can prove it through fulfilling the set business targets dependent on digital development in cooperation with the business area you support.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Agile leadership experience and knowledge of common Agile frameworks/principles and methodologies (personal improvement)
- Ability to create, manage, and mitigate project, program, and product risks
- Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
- Prior maritime/transportation technology experience is an advantage

Interested?
This is a full-time, permanent position based in Gothenburg within our Digital Transformation department. To apply, please register your profile and send in your application in English as soon as possible but no later than 1st of May, 2022. The selection process is ongoing and the position can be filled before the last apply date. Please note that due to GDPR we do not accept applications via e-mail or postal service. We have collective bargaining agreements with Unionen, among others, who you can contact for more information.

If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Samad Muhammad, Head of Digital, muhammad.samad@stenaline.com or about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact Anna Svedberg, Talent Acquisition Partner, anna.svedberg@stenaline.com. 

About Stena Line
As the leader of sustainable shipping, Stena Line has Europe’s most comprehensive route network focusing on transportation of both passengers and freight. We have over 4300 employees in our Stena Line family across Scandinavia, around the UK and the Baltics, making a contribution to our company. As a company, we are on an exciting journey driven by technology and new digital habits, developing our business to create outcomes that matter to our customers. The journey starts with us.

We are committed to maintaining and developing a sustainable working environment, free from harassment, that gives equal opportunities to everyone. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion – and welcome all applicants.