Responsible AI & Data Specialist with a focus on technical enablers

Company Description
Are you passionate about responsible artificial intelligence and data? Do you want to be part of accelerating H&M Group’s work in this area? Come join us!
At H&M Group we are committed to working with data and artificial intelligence in a responsible way, and our multi-disciplinary Responsible AI & Data team is growing. We are now looking for a Responsible AI & Data Specialist, with focus on developing technical approaches and tools to automate the governance of AI/ML, to further accelerate operationalizing this work at H&M Group.
Founded in 2018, our Responsible AI & Data team works on a twofold mission: to use AI and data as a force for good to create meaningful growth and reach H&M Group’s sustainability goals, and to actively work to prevent causing any unintentional harm by our AI and data-driven business operations.
Read more about our mission here.
Job Description
As a Responsible AI & Data Specialist focusing on development of practical tools for the application of Responsible AI principles in the production and deployment of AI and Data systems, you will be an important part in accelerating our work with operationalizing Responsible AI & data frameworks across H&M Group. You will research ways to automate AI and data governance and develop archetypes of actionable accelerators/tools for use by the AI product teams. You will also be collaborating with development teams or vendors to scale the proposed accelerators in addition to coordinating with AI Product development teams to understand their current development lifecycle, tech stack and requirements.
The position is both fun and challenging. You will work in a fast-paced dynamic environment with some of the best people in advanced analytics and AI. You will also work in close collaboration with a variety of domain experts across the company.
We offer you a great opportunity for personal development, and the possibility not only to develop Responsible AI & Data within H&M Group, but also be part of shaping the future and defining what responsible AI and data means for the whole retail industry. You would have the satisfaction of knowing that your work has an important impact on both the business and the rest of the world.
At H&M Group, we believe in people and we work as one team. Our diversity makes us strong and creates an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone’s individuality is highly valued. The pace is fast, and we always challenge each other to think creatively. We thrive developing great people, not just great products.
What you will do
Responsible AI & Data is a multi-disciplinary area, bridging the fields of machine learning and data science with law, psychology, ethics and philosophy, human rights and public affairs. You will be part of a growing inter-disciplinary team with great possibilities to develop in the area and advance your career. Your main focus areas will be:
· Executing on the operational agenda through development of technical enablers and supporting ongoing tooling initiatives to strengthen the operationalization processes.
· Managing the end-to-end planning and coordination for the development of prioritized tools for Responsible AI governance, with relevant stakeholders.
· Ongoing landscape research on technical tools for Responsible AI operationalization, AI, data and technology governance. Translation of research findings to operationalization aspects for risk identification and mitigation, throughout the AI & Data product lifecycle.
· Technical tools maturity assessment at H&M Group and provide assistance in priority road-mapping.
· Roll-out and socialization of solutions to development teams and other internal stakeholders.
Qualifications
Who you are
To be successful in this role, we believe you have the following qualifications:
· At the minimum a master’s degree in Data Science, Machine Learning, Applied mathematics or statistics, Computer Science Engineering, or any other STEM discipline.
· 4+ years experience and exposure to a variety of technology solutions, principally Data Science and ML engineering, MLOps, DevOps or solution architecture. Additionally, a strong will to continuously develop your skillset.
· Professional experience in technical solution prototyping/tool development, tech governance, tech risk management or similar.
· Practical experience of Design Thinking approach and project management is desirable.
· Responsible AI operationalization understanding (technical tooling such as fairness metrics, explainability methods, automated model governance across the lifecycle).
· Working knowledge of Python, Databricks/Azure, MLflow or similar, Dashboarding tools (PBI or Tableau), Confluence-Jira, VBA and MS Office.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills in English as well as interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
· An understanding of, or interest in, global ethical AI and data frameworks, associated technology governance, risk management and associated tooling research landscape is desirable.
Additional Information
This is a full-time permanent position in our Business Tech Hubs in Stockholm, Sweden or Bangalore, India. You will report to the Head of Responsible AI & Data.
Please apply with CV and cover letter no later than the 16th of January 2022. Due to the Christmas holidays, please expect a delay in response between December 23rd and January 3rd. Due to GDPR, we don't accept applications through email.
For questions about the position, please contact Talent Acquisition Partner Amanda Nilsson: amandax.nilsson@hm.com.
We are looking forward to your application!