Data and AI Lab Manager

We are looking for a Data & AI Innovation Manager to be part of our Data Office Team.

Position Snapshot

Type of Contract: Permanent.

Type of work: Hybrid

Work Language: Fluent Business English

The Role

As Global Data Office for Nespresso, we envision a future where data is not just revealing truths but empowering every voice in our organization to make continuous, informed choices and trigger the next best actions in real-time.

As a Data and AI Innovation Manager you will be responsible for driving the organization's Data & AI innovation agenda by identifying and leveraging emerging technologies and data-driven solutions to create value and meet business objectives. In this role you will be collaborating with various business functions and other Digital tech teams to develop and implement a robust innovation strategy that aligns with the company's strategic goals. You will foster a culture of innovation across the enterprise by establishing processes, tools, and partnerships that support the development of new products and capabilities. By proactively assessing market trends and customer needs, you will ensure that the organization remains competitive and responsive to evolving challenges, ultimately enhancing business growth and operational efficiency.

In This Role, You Will:

1. Work closely with business functions and markets to bring new ideas that create value and match emerging disruptive capabilities with unmet business and customer needs.
2. Create a consistent innovation pipeline and foster an innovation culture for the enterprise, identifying opportunities that grow business opportunities, capabilities and solutions.
3. Ensure the enterprise has the tools, process, and support in developing new products and capabilities that will be needed to survive and thrive in the midterm and long term. Setting innovation goals (including Innovation OKRs) for the organization in line with overall business objectives, strategy, and growth targets.
4. Lead the process to identify and evaluate innovative ideas across technology, culture, and new concepts.
5. Lead the development of an enterprise-wide innovation strategy and roadmap and ensure its integration with the enterprise strategic planning process, and the resulting business strategy and plans.
6. Serve as champion/change agent in leading the organizational changes required to create and sustain an enterprise-wide culture of innovation including process transparency, best practices (emerging technologies), learning and development.
7. Establish external ecosystem partners, which may include universities, venture capital firms, companies, accelerators and fellow enterprises.
8. Partner with every relevant team across the organization to develop and exploit new digital solutions and scale digital capabilities to create a competitive edge for the enterprise. You may also own and lead development teams and projects directly.

What We’re Looking For:

1. A bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, software engineering, information systems, or related quantitative field; master’s degree preferred.
2. Fifteen or more years of business experience, ideally in business management, technology management or marketing, ideally with some independent P&L or budget responsibilities.
3. Five or more years of progressive leadership experience in leading cross-functional teams and enterprise-wide programs, operating and influencing effectively across the organization and within complex contexts.
4. Experience in innovating business models and developing new channels, leading disruptions or business transformation.
5. Deep understanding of the innovation landscape, this includes trend forecasts, emerging technologies, culture shifts and new idea generation from the latest techniques to foster ideation to the latest/greatest ideas.
6. Extensive knowledge of leadership styles, product development, business strategy, innovation practices and trend watching.
7. Excellent analytical, strategic conceptual thinking and consulting skills.
8. Strong influence and negotiation skills.
9. Ability to effectively drive people, process and disruptive change in a dynamic and complex operating environment.

Extra Skills That Set You Apart:

1. Good knowledge of FMCG problematics.
2. Good knowledge of customer facing problematics.
3. Proven experience of AI governance definition and implementation.

We offer you:

1. We offer more than just a job. We put people first and inspire you to become the best version of yourself.
2. Great benefits including competitive salary and a comprehensive social benefits package. We have one of the most competitive pension plans on the market, as well as flexible remuneration with tax advantages: health insurance, restaurant card, mobility plan, etc.
3. Personal and professional growth through ongoing training and constant career opportunities reflecting our conviction that people are our most important asset.
4. Hybrid working environment with flexible working scheme. Our state-of-the-art campus is dog friendly and equipped with a medical center, canteen and areas to co-create network and chill!
5. Recreation activities such as yoga, Zumba, etc. and a wide range of volunteering activities.

The Hiring Process:

1. Your Application → Submit your application, and we'll review it carefully (make sure your CV is in English as the hiring team is international).
2. Initial Screening → Relevant candidates will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team for an initial interview.
3. Hiring Manager Interview → Selected candidates will then meet with the hiring manager to discuss the role and their experience in more detail.
4. Stakeholder Interview → Candidates will engage with potential team members to assess fit and collaboration.
5. Feedback → After interviews, we provide feedback to all candidates.
6. Job Offer → Successful candidates will receive a formal offer.
7. First Working Day → Once the offer is accepted, we’ll welcome you on your first day!

About Nespresso

The Nespresso story began with a simple but revolutionary idea: enable anyone to create the perfect cup of espresso coffee.

Since 1986, Nespresso has redefined and revolutionized the way millions of people enjoy their coffee.

We are a Company committed to climate change and we aim to achieve carbon neutrality as soon as possible and net-zero GHG emissions by 2050 at the latest.

In 2019 we created the digital hub in Barcelona to offer the best customer experience and innovation to B2C and B2B channels.

We encourage the diversity of applicants across gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief and disability.

People are at the heart of our success – all 14,000 of them. We actively cultivate diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. We celebrate individuality, believing that your authenticity and uniqueness can help us to grow and thrive together.

Step outside your comfort zone; share your ideas, way of thinking and working to make a difference to the world, every single day. You own a piece of the action – make it count.