Digital Accelerator Director

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct a comprehensive analysis of the company’s existing data inventories and data sources, identifying opportunities for optimization and integration.
• Lead the development of a modern, scalable data architecture that seamlessly integrates data from production, sales, and other critical business areas.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Scrum teams to design and implement a data lakehouse, ensuring accessibility, security, and scalability.
• Implement AI-based evaluation methods and machine learning models to derive actionable insights from the data lakehouse.
• Leverage these insights to optimize production processes, enhance sales strategies, and improve overall business performance.
• Continuously refine AI models to ensure they remain aligned with evolving business needs and technological advancements.
• Take full leadership responsibility for the department, including team development, performance management, hiring, termination, and other people-related decisions.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, ensuring their professional growth and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.
• Act as a strategic sparring partner to the CDO, providing insights and recommendations to shape the digital transformation roadmap.
• Define and establish new working methods, tools, and frameworks for data analysis and digital transformation across the global IT organization.
• Support the selection and implementation of cutting-edge technologies that enhance the company’s digital capabilities.
• Actively support the CDO in implementing a new way of working that embraces digital transformation and data-driven decision-making.
• Champion change management initiatives to ensure a smooth adoption of new processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Promote a data-driven culture by encouraging collaboration, transparency, and innovation across all levels of the organization.

Job Requirements:

• University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field. Trading or manufacturing experience is preferred.

• A doctorate in a scientific-technical field is an advantage.
• Solid background as a software developer with hands-on experience in designing, developing, and deploying software solutions.
• Strong experience with agile software development methodologies, particularly Scrum.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale digital transformation projects.
• At least 10 years of professional experience as a team leader or department head in software development or IT.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Comprehensive understanding of emerging digital technologies, data analytics and intelligent automation that drive modern businesses as well as technology integration.
• Able to effectively lead and develop result-oriented teams, give timely and actionable feedback to direct reports and mentor, coach and motivate individuals.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively work with colleagues at all levels in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
• Excellent counselling and negotiation skills and the ability to influence business partners and peers in critical situations to obtain consensus.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team in a proactive, self-motivated and responsible manner.
• Able to work effectively under time pressure and deadline-driven within a fast-paced, dynamic and customer-oriented environment.
• Highly competent in project management and priority setting in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural setting.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Mandarin.

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