Head of Data & AI

We are looking for a Head of Data & AI to lead our Data & AI strategy, build and anchor our Data & AI strategy end-to-end, and establish and grow Data & AI within Connected Load Carrier. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of experience in data-driven product, innovation or strategic roles and a strong understanding of data architecture, modeling and AI applications.

Requirements

• Academic degree (Data Science, AI, Business Analytics, Econometrics, (Technical) Business Administration or similar)
• 7–10+ years of experience in data-driven product, innovation or strategic roles
• Proven experience with data and/or AI products that deliver real customer value
• Strong understanding of data architecture, modeling and AI applications
• Experience in cross-functional environments (Product, Tech, Business)
• Experience in a SaaS/platform/tech scale-up setting

Benefits

• An MT role with significant influence on product direction and strategic decisions
• Working in a scale-up: short lines, high ownership, fast decision-making
• The opportunity to truly establish governance, standards and data-driven ways of working
• Collaboration with driven professionals who value expertise over hierarchy
• Competitive employment conditions aligned with our current scale-up phase
• Plenty of room for ideas, improvement and healthy technical ownership
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working options
• Flexible number of vacation days
• Daily shared lunch
• Fun team outings, Thursday or Friday drinks, and plenty of laughs alongside the hard work
• Opportunity to participate in our bike plan
• Travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometer or an NS Business Card
• Contribution to pension plan