Lead R&D Data Steward

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.

What’s in it for you?
Do you believe that data is key to unlocking the potential of data-driven business and want to lead our future vehicle data quality and stewardship function, then read on and apply!

Volvo Cars is on track to becoming the fastest transformer in the automotive industry. To accelerate our adoption of data-driven decisions, we are now taking additional steps towards a global and modern approach to data quality and stewardship. Volvo Cars is now looking to add a new leader to this change journey in R&D, being a key enabler for delivering freedom to move in a personal, sustainable, and safe way.

What you’ll do 
As part key part of the central data and analytics enabling function, you will be leading data quality improvement and stewardship initiatives across R&D, acting as a change driver, guiding the organization hands-on in best practice.

You will also:
•    Establish fit for purpose principles, guidelines and standards around data quality and stewardship for R&D
•    Design, train and educate stakeholders and solution level Data Stewards in how to effectively manage data for trust in an agile way
•    Drive adoption of our technology roadmap including data quality tools and frameworks, data catalogue and automated stewardship solutions
•    Facilitate and lead the Data Steward network consisting of solution level Data Stewards, driving and developing the Data Steward function in R&D
•    Actively be involved in the transformation of solutions areas in R&D regarding data awareness, data product and quality
•    Actively attend and be the R&D spokesperson in community of practices (CoP) and governance forums 
•    Act as the liaison between R&D and other business areas, capturing and channeling new demands and requirements 

You and your skills
We believe you have a relevant MSc degree, as well as several years of experience working with data and in leading roles focusing on process development and data management. You have experience from cross functional leadership and a successful record of achieving sustainable change in large organizations.

You will need experience and knowledge within areas such as data quality management, master data governance, information architecture, meta-data management, master data management and BI & analytics, as well as good understanding of business processes and challenges related to data in complex product development. You also need to be fluent in English, both spoken and written. 

Great workshop facilitation and presentation skills, good understanding of data privacy regulations and data management risks related to cyber security, experience from automotive industry regarding data management and vehicle data creation, and experience from agile methodologies such as SAFe, Scum or Kanban is highly meritorious. 

On a personal level, you are a great problem solver with a “can-do” attitude to cope with ambiguity in a high-paced global environment. With your excellent communication skills, you effortlessly network in the organization, build close relationships with stakeholders and you are comfortable with promoting change across all levels of the company.  As we believe a team effort is the only way to be successful in reaching our ambitious targets, we are looking for a person that values collaboration and actively contributes to our collective development.  

How to learn more and apply
For questions about the position, please contact Hiring Manager Erik Hjerpe at erik.hjerpe@volvocars.com or +46723716456. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter Maria Kihlgren at maria.kihlgren@volvocars.com. We want your application at the latest May 17, 2022. Please note that due to GDPR applications and CVs via email will not be accepted. 

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