Data Science Product Owner (m/f/x)

Key Skills

Data Engineering, Data management, Data science techniques, Effective communication skills, Employee life cycle, IT, Writing

Job Description

WHAT'S THE ROLE?

As Data Science Product Owner, you are instrumental in transforming Hilti towards a data driven company. Together with business functions, you shape the vision and roadmap for data science solutions for a specific area of business. The resulting product portfolio is managed by you along the entire lifecycle of data science solutions. You will be empowered by your inter-disciplinary product team to develop the desired data science solutions in an agile setup. With a focus on creating business value, you support the business function in change management and the adoption of the solutions.

WHO IS HILTI?

For the sixth time in the past 11 years, Hilti has been named one of the best employers by Great Place to Work.

What began as a family business in 1941, founded by brothers Eugene and Martin Hilti, has become a leading industry player with over 120 locations worldwide and a workforce of more than 32,000 colleagues. Our incredible journey, from humble beginnings to a global powerhouse, is a shining example of the rewards of a hard-working and dedicated team.

At Hilti, we provide leading-edge tools, technologies, software, and services for the global construction industry and beyond. Our purpose is making construction better based on a passionate and inclusive global team and a caring and performance-oriented culture.

We invest a substantial amount of our annual profit to the Hilti Foundation, which focuses on initiatives that empower people to live independently and autonomously, contribute to building stronger societies, and create networks of competent partners to achieve sustainable and scalable impact.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE INVOLVE?

In your role as Data Science Product Owner, you support a specific area of Hilti’s business – such as Marketing & Sales, Logistics, or Manufacturing – in their journey to become data-driven. Jointly with the business function, you develop the product vision for data science solutions and align on targets, requirements and priorities.

For individual data science solutions, you manage the product backlog and develop fitting solutions in an agile setup together with your product team of experienced data scientist, data engineers, and front-end experts. You are responsible to maximize the value provided to the business functions, not only by developing the right products, but also by actively drive change management.

You build bridges between business and technology and support the further development and realization of our IM-vision of “Data Driven Company”.

The Information Management Group in Hilti´s Global IT provides innovative solutions for Data Management, Data Engineering, Business Intelligence, and Data Science to the entire group.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

uchs, Switzerland, welcomes you with its breathtaking Alpine vistas, superb living standards, and vibrant blend of culture and nature. Discover a town that not only offers outdoor adventures, urban accessibility, and rich heritage but also opens doors to a promising career in IT.

Unlock a world of IT innovation at our campus location in Buchs, join our dynamic Global IT team, and contribute to the digital transformation in the construction and manufacturing sectors. Your expertise will thrive in an agile, collaborative environment surrounded by the stunning Swiss/Austrian Alps. Elevate your career with Hilti and be a driving force in shaping the future of technology in construction.

Own your career journey and explore global and local opportunities in a cross-functional role or as a specialist. Join us in our Buchs location for a well-rounded and enticing IT career: https://careers.hilti.group/en/where-we-are/schaan-liechtenstein/.

WHAT YOU NEED IS:

For this position, we are seeking out-of-the-box, innovative and open-minded leaders with a demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a global team setting. If you combine strong analytical skills with a passion for data-driven solutions, and with excellent oral & written communication skills, you are exactly what we are looking for.

• Strong passion for creating value out of data
• Master or PhD in Computer Science, Maths, Physics, Engineering or Business Administration
• Background in data science and experience along the entire lifecycle of DS solutions
• Experience in leading without power and agile methodologies
• Strong communication, moderation and change management skills
• Strategic thinking and focus on business value
• Fluent in English (verbal and written), bilingual preferred

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

About you: you are someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies, where a job title is not considered a final destination but the starting point.

Does this sound like you? We look forward to your application! For further questions, please feel free to contact the hiring manager Gian-Marco Baschera.

For non-EU / EFTA citizens: Please state your eligibility status to work in Switzerland / Liechtenstein and note that if you do not own a valid Swiss / Liechtenstein work permit, Hilti cannot guarantee your final employment due to authority regulations.

Learn more about us: https://careers.hilti.group/en

Learn more about our Global IT Competition here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlv1hDNuVw4

Learn more about life at Hilti Headquarters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeJPLBszc2A