Shape Data-Driven Decisions at Wallenius Wilhelmsen

What we’re looking for

The Senior Manager Data Analytics is the leader of the Data and Analytics Unit, playing a key role in collecting, processing, managing and utilizing shipping and operational data across Wallenius Wilhelmsen.

As the scope of work impacts the organization globally, it is crucial that the data provided is up-to-date, usable, and of high quality to enable data-driven decision-making. It is the responsibility of the Senior Manager Data Analytics to oversee implementation of analytics solutions to deliver operational insight and improvement, foster a data-driven business culture and be a link between the business and Technology&Information team.

To succeed in this role, you need to have the right combination of hands-on technical expertise within data and analytics, the ability to grasp the business context and good leadership skills, enabling you to engage stakeholders across departments and nurture your own team.

Responsibilities

• Serving as a leader within the data analytics space, enabling the organization to work in a more data-driven manner by providing data, analytics and visibility tools.
• Team management, development and coaching - ensuring the team has enough capacity and competence to deliver on key strategy points
• Overseeing that vessel operational data assets are available, relevant, compliant, and structured in a way to enable reporting, analysis or information needs in the organization.
• Acting as the necessary link between the business, Technology & Information team, direct reports and end users. Performing the functions of data/digital products owner, task delegator and manager.
• Owning and being responsible for backlog estimation and prioritization alongside key stakeholders in Marine Operations and Technology & Information.
• Driving the end-to-end process for developing or purchasing user- and business-driven analytics solutions - from ideation and prioritization to market screening, resourcing, development, and implementation.

Qualifications

• At minimum a Bachelor’s degree (preferably a Master’s degree) in an engineering or quantitative degree with industrial working experience.
• At minimum 5 years of working experience, including data analytics leadership experience and exposure to people management previously.
• Proven track record of understanding business needs, driving realization of business-aligned analytics solutions and fostering a data-driven culture.
• Demonstrated track record within data modeling, reporting tools, statistical analysis, data/machine learning, mining, and data visualization.
• Good experience with the following technology stack: SQL, Python, Excel, Databricks, data pipelines, API, advanced analytics, visualization tools suitable for high-granularity data, and developing Machine Learning algorithms.
• Experience with Cloud (ideally Azure) and high-granularity IoT data.
• Fluent in English (verbally and written) with excellent communication skills and be able to simplify complex concepts and communicate them to non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to haves:

• Ideally, experience working with maritime/shipping data in global organizations.
• Strong experience with high-frequency data visualization

At Wallenius Wihelmsen, we're not just looking for a perfect requirement match - we're searching for passionate individuals with unique perspectives. Research shows that women and members of minority groups are less likely to apply if they feel like they don't match every requirement - give us the opportunity to decide if that's the case! Your experience and enthusiasm matter more than checking every box, and we'd love to have you on board!

Benefits

• Terms and compensation at a competitive level.
• A great opportunity for development in a global company and to have a key role in the company.
• Modern office facilities at Lysaker with top-notch in-house canteen with subsidized lunch and available free parking
• Sports club membership includes sporting and cultural activities (e.g., group training in our gymnasium, running, sailing, kayaking, pilates, football, theatre, concert tickets, etc.)
• Social events year-round (e.g., wine tasting, cooking classes, yoga, dance, rock-climbing lessons, etc.)
• Company cabins in the Norwegian mountains and coast, Swedish coast, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Berlin, and Lisbon.
• Premium health and group life insurance, including access to online medical services.
• A great pension scheme.
• Paid parental leave and compassionate leave.
• Flexible working conditions with a hybrid work setup (three days from the office, two days from home)

How to Apply

Is the Senior Manager Data Analytics role the right one for you?

Feel free to contact our Recruitment Advisor, Niklas Jonsson, for a quick chat at niklas.jonsson@walwil.com or apply directly.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: The Wallenius Wilhelmsen Group is an equal opportunity employer that strongly believes in diversity and a value driven culture that makes everyone feel welcome. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a global company with colleagues and stakeholders from different cultures and countries and where English is the working language.

Our WISTA Pledge: The WalWil Group has committed to increase the representation of women in leadership positions to 40% by the year 2030 as part of our commitment to improve gender equality in the maritime sector.