AI & Data Manager

Job Description

Are you ready to become our AI & Data Manager?

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced AI & Data Manager to lead our data initiatives and solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in machine learning architecture as well as expertise in BI delivery. The candidate will be responsible for implementing MLOps solutions to ensure the automation and efficiency of machine learning processes.

Embark on an exciting career at Costa Crociere and help us shape the future of technology as we navigate the dynamic seas of the cruise world from our offices on shore.

Who we are:

Welcome to our global community! We take pride in our diverse community of over 20,000 professionals from 70 different countries and cultures. At Costa, we believe in open communication, positivity, and support. We foster an environment built on trust and transparency, where everyone's voice is heard.

How you’ll live your ambition:

We’re looking for a talented professional to join the IT Data & Analytics Team, at the Company’s Headquarter in Genoa – Italy.

If you're ready and willing to embark on an innovative adventure, read on to find out how you can empower and integrate data to better support the business.

Demonstrate your passion

• Contribute to renewal and modernization of AI & Data capabilities with an increasing focus on ML applications delivery.
• Manage the delivery of new AI & Data products (shoreside and shipside) collaborating with external parties and driving adoption.
• Define processes, tools, standards and best practices for ML applications and be the central point that provides expertise on ML complexities around interconnectivity, integrations, privacy, security, scalability and operation.
• Incorporate ethics, fairness and AI explainability into the solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into data solutions.
• Champion Data Quality practices and processes.

Get things right

• Discover how Data and AI are key enablers for driving the business and making proper decisions, both for allocating company resources and for bringing efficiency to all business processes (Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience, Operations, Finance, etc).
• Empower cross-functional team collaboration maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Safety First

Your innovative thinking and passion will guide you to promote corporate culture and values among employees, leveraging positive relationships with the company’s leaders to obtain optimum results.

What makes you unique:

• Master's Degree in Math, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or similar fields;
• 5+ years of experience in IT AI & Data function within global companies, system integrators, digital start-ups/scale-ups;
• Proven experience as a Data & Analytics Manager or similar with expertise in Oracle/Snowflake and Power BI.
• Experience in designing and implementing machine learning models and architectures, preferably on Databricks with knowledge of Python and SQL. MLOps experience is a key differentiator.
• Excellent knowledge of Office 365 and collaboration tools.
• Strong Project Management skills.
• Business acumen and willingness to understand the cruise business’s complexity and variety.
• Excitement and curiosity about new technologies and innovation.
• Excellent communication skills and attitude to teamwork.
• Fluent English is essential (B2 level), additional languages are a plus.
• Promote openness, transparency and welcome feedback and others’ ideas.

Why Costa

We want to explore your potential with you. In that journey, you will have the opportunity to lead our data initiatives and solutions that characterize a global company like Costa.

You will have the chance to live your ambitions by immersing yourself in an exciting and meaningful experience in the cruise industry, guided by our subject matter experts.

You'll be located at our Genoa offices, where our strategies come to life and our ships set sail. Plus, you'll have the flexibility to work remotely, adding an extra layer of freedom to your experience.

Diversity Equity & Inclusion

Costa is like a world within a world. Shipboard and shoreside, we are an extraordinary melting pot of different backgrounds, experiences, ages and cultures. Each of us brings unique insights and perspectives. All of us are valued and respected for who we are. Costa is a global community where everyone belongs.

Join us, let's set sail on an unforgettable journey together. Apply today to drive success and live your ambition!