AI Innovation & Research Manager

Welcome to a new and exciting role at Husqvarna Group, where your passion for AI can truly make a difference.

Here, we’re driving AI innovation with visible, business-focused applications, that are transforming how we work. And now, we want you to be a part of it.

So, are you ready to embark on a transformative journey where you will lead a team at the forefront of AI innovation?

As our AI Innovation & Research Manager, you will lead a great team of data scientists, driving the end-to-end delivery of impactful AI projects. You’ll foster academic collaborations, explore new AI opportunities, create both proof-of-concepts and mature AI solutions to showcase the potential of AI technologies. Your role will be pivotal in shaping our AI strategy and establishing our newly formed Enterprise AI organization.

What You’ll Do:

In this role, you’ll lead and inspire a team of data scientists. Your leadership will be crucial in ensuring successful project delivery and fostering a culture of innovation within the team. You will collaborate with universities and research institutions, staying at the forefront of AI advancements and driving academic collaborations - that will push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Here, you’ll be at the heart of AI exploration initiatives, identifying new opportunities and creating proof-of-concepts, to demonstrate the potential of AI technologies. But your work will not only be limited to exploration activities – you will contribute to the end-to-end delivery of data science and AI projects, from ideation to deployment, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Your strategic thinking will contribute to the development of our AI strategy, and you will play a key role in integrating AI solutions into our existing products and services, ensuring they align with our companywide guidelines and processes.

As an innovation leader, you will play a pivotal role in creating frameworks for monitoring business impact of AI innovation projects. Additionally, you will engage with external stakeholders, including suppliers and partners, to ensure the successful delivery of projects.

About you:

We value a bold, innovative mindset and a genuine passion for exploring the transformative potential of AI. You are a visionary thinker, committed to delivering practical AI solutions that drive real-world impact from concept to completion. Your leadership inspires others, and your mentorship empowers teams to reach their full potential.

In a fast-paced, innovative landscape, you thrive—adapting quickly and pushing boundaries. With exceptional communication and people skills, you’ll create seamless collaboration across diverse teams, creating synergy that leads to great results.

Your qualifications and skills:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in data science, machine learning, or AI role and 3-5 years of experience in a leader role in industrial-scale AI projects and teams.
• Strong track record in AI technologies and academic collaboration.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or similar, and experience with cloud environments like Azure, AWS, or GCP are essential.
• Excellent project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.

Location: 

Preferred locations for this position are in Sweden (Huskvarna, Stockholm or Jonsered).  

But, with our hybrid working environment, you'll have the flexibility to work both onsite and remotely, promoting work-life balance for all team members. We meet in the office at least 2-3 days a week (50%).

Your application:

Ready to be part of something big? Apply as soon as possible but no later than 2024-11-20. We apply ongoing selection. 

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Global Talent Acquisition Partner: Matilda Nordén – matilda.norden@husqvarnagroup.com. 

About Husqvarna Group:  

Husqvarna Group is the world’s largest producer of outdoor power products including robotic lawn mowers, garden tractors, chainsaws and trimmers. The Group is also the European leader in consumer watering products and one of the world leaders in cutting equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries. The Group’s products and solutions are sold via dealers and retailers to both consumers and professional users in more than 100 countries. The head office is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and the share is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm Exchange.