Program Manager, AI Academy

Company Description


AI Foundation is the team within the area AI, Analytics and Data that focuses on developing Machine Learning solutions to support and/or improve different H&M group processes that range from Supply Chain and Production (Quantification, Allocation and Pricing models are some examples) to Customer areas (recommendation engines, etc.).


Our main goal has been to deliver value by focusing our development on specific high-value projects. Now that we have enough experience backing our mission, it is time for us to support a cross-team collaboration environment in order to enable an AI factory – ultimately streamlining our AI development processes by scaling up and out of our solutions
The AI Academy goal is to enable and support the AI Foundation grow through the offering of training initiatives, as well as the creation and coordination of H&M AI community, and establishing collaboration with other external communities as needed.




Job Description


We are looking for a driven Program Manager to join our AI Academy team. Thanks to your experience, you will coordinate AI expertise areas (Data Science and Engineering) and identify upskilling needs by creating, organizing and coordinating relevant material and courses that will fulfill these needs.
The community activities will be about coordinating different communication channels, forums and workshops in order to ensure a common understanding of AI across the H&M group and foster cross-collaboration between our product teams. If you love networking, engaging with others and get involved in different types of projects including logistics around major events, or define the best type of internal platform for knowledge sharing purpose, this role is for you!
While a deep AI technical knowledge is not necessary, familiarity and previous experience on this field is desired.




Qualifications


Required skills/qualifications:
Computer Science, Engineering or Business graduate
3+ years of work experience in a Product organization
Experience and knowledge of Agile methods and tools (Jira, Miro boards, ...)
Strong presentation and communication skills, stakeholder management skills

“Nice to have” qualifications:
Familiarity with AI concepts and processes and/or software development
Experience from working with advanced analytics tools and technologies (e.g. PowerBI, Tableau, Alteryx, Dataiku) or digital development teams is meriting
Fashion or retail industry experience

Tools/software:
Jira
Confluence
Advanced Office tools user (pptx)

Required language skills:
English





Additional Information


Just like everyone at H&M, we believe you are a social, open, communicative sales-minded and ambitious team player full of drive and optimism. Your skills and knowledge include:
You are very hands-on and pragmatic
You are structured and analytical
You are driven and have good prioritization skills
You have a strong interest in the advanced analytics/AI area
You have strong communication skills (oral and written)
You are naturally curious
You have good networking skills
You feel comfortable driving projects in a very dynamic environment and are not afraid to try and fail