Senior Transformation Program Manager - Analytics & Data Platforms

Company Description


We love design, and we love technology! Even more we love data! Our diversity makes us strong and creates an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone’s individuality is highly valued. We are looking for people who want to work in a modern organization, where agility, automation and cloud are non-negotiables.
We are on an exciting journey to meet and exceed our customers' expectations today, tomorrow and in the future. Rapid technological development and new customer behaviours are transforming the fashion retail industry. To cater the individual needs and desires of our millions of customers, Business Tech delivers technological solutions for the entire value chain for all our brands.
The best ideas evolve when great minds with different perspectives get together. We’re all on the same team in a global environment and we learn from each other. There are endless opportunities to grow – your development is all up to you!
We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background will lead to a better environment for our employees and a better product for our users. H&M Group – Business Tech.




Job Description


H&M is rapidly heading towards the digital future, and we need people with a natural proactive drive who wants to make a difference. We are on a journey to bring data and analytics to the forefront of innovation. Our vision is to lead the H&M Group to become the most insight-driven organization on Earth. We will do so by providing relevant, high-quality, and self-service, analytical products via a new data platform. We will simplify and improve our customers everyday decisions through a world class customer experience. This will be done with an agile mindset and methodology, as well as working closely with our friends across the H&M Group where we always keep the customer in focus. In the Analytics and Data Platform Product Area our motto is to engage, learn, share, inspire, and have fun.
We are now looking for a Senior Transformation Program Manager who is passionate about helping us in our transition journey to our new Data Platform. Our to-be self-service data platform will be based on a Data Mesh architecture and the role itself requires you to have a strong technical skill-set and strategic mindset. As a Senior Transformation Program Manager, you want to make an impact and take on big complex issues, while not being not afraid to challenge others.
You have an excellent understanding of current data platforms / cloud technologies / big data technologies and can participate in associated technical / architecture discussions as well as in strategic ones. You are excited to execute the technical program management of the new data platform transition. In addition, you have experience in working with multiple stakeholders from engineering to business.
Our journey will lead to something new and exciting - we will adopt, learn and adopt together. You are an important player in this transformation.
We believe you have passion for agile and have a strong agile and DevOps mindset. You are smart, hungry, and humble, always striving to continuously improve and believe in a learning organization.
The teams within the Product Area Analytics & Data Platforms are responsible for all data processing, reporting and advanced analytics capabilities across the whole value chain. This means and unlimited learning opportunities.
What you will do
Ignite change! Be a solid focal point for communication around our data journey.
Define and drive strategy, through utilizing the full potential of the H&M organization.
Help define roadmaps while collaborating with the platform build team, product teams, program management, leadership, and the broader organization
Execute overall program management (incl. setting program objectives, prioritizing tasks, and tracking and reporting progress to leadership)
Continuously evaluate the program to ensure it is meets company standards, adheres to budgets, and meets deadlines
Execute the technical program management of the new data platform (incl. acting as sparring partner for technical / architectural discussions)
Manage (technical) dependencies to other initiatives and product teams
Collaborate with various stakeholders (incl. product owners, engineers, architects)





Qualifications


Background in software engineering, technology management, computer science, IT consulting or similar
5+ years experience in technical program management; 3+ years in leading IT transformation or software engineering teams at customer-focused companies
Natural leader with interest in both people and technology, with excellent coaching skills and bring high level of energy and motivation
Great collaboration and communication skills in English, Swedish is a plus
Have strong problem-solving skills


Experience in the following is meriting, but not required:
Cloud (GCP, Azure, AWS) including DevOps concepts and technology, like Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
Setting up scalable, service-oriented, modern data architectures
Platform transformations (e.g., cloud transformations)





Additional Information


This is a full-time position with a placement in Stockholm.
Please apply with a CV and cover letter as soon as possible. As a part of the process, you may be asked to complete aptitude tests . Interviews will be held continuously.
At H&M we have a strong, value-driven culture characterized by believing in people, teamwork and an entrepreneurial spirit. Here you can be yourself and develop. You’ll be part of an important transformation journey at H&M Group with significant opportunities to influence and make a difference. With the right mindset and ambition, you’ll find plenty of room to grow. We welcome your application regardless of gender, age, gender expressions, sexual orientation, disabilities, religious beliefs, origin or background.