Senior Data & AI manager - New Business Models
About this role
Accelerating the digital growth of new business models like circularity, wholesale, and franchising requires scaling robust data and AI products that support Decathlon's broader corporate vision. Decathlon Digital seeks a Senior Data & AI Manager to lead a talented group of data professionals based in Lille, focusing on aligning technical solutions and driving high-impact product delivery within a product-oriented organization. Managing both managers and individual contributors, the incoming leader will oversee team development, shape the data strategy, and maintain governance standards alongside AI ethics.
Working in close coordination with engineering, product, and design counterparts, the position involves defining technical scope, guiding machine learning initiatives, and managing operational maintenance from MVP stages through to full industrialization. Candidates who combine technical fluency in data architectures with strong empathetic leadership and stakeholder management will thrive in this environment. The ideal professional brings a collaborative mindset to bridge complex technical concepts with business objectives while fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
What you will do
- Lead and mentor a team of data professionals, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, professional development, and day-to-day engagement.
- Drive the data and AI strategy, defining clear roadmaps and KPIs to measure the impact of delivered solutions.
- Collaborate closely with product managers and business stakeholders to prioritize features and ensure technical feasibility.
- Manage end-to-end product delivery ranging from initial minimum viable products to fully industrialized and scalable data solutions.
- Maintain data governance standards and enforce AI ethics aligned with broader organizational directives.
- Partner cross-functionally with engineering, product, and design teams to build cohesive data-driven applications.
What you need
- Demonstrated experience in data management, machine learning, and business intelligence.
- Proficiency in SQL, Python, and data visualization tools such as Tableau.
- Understanding of artificial intelligence development lifecycles and performance metrics.
- Strong project management capabilities including resource allocation, timeline planning, and scope definition.
- Experience managing senior stakeholders and translating complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
- Proven background in team management with soft skills centered on leadership, empathy, and collaboration.
Benefits
- 2 days of remote work per week
- Choice of office location in Lille, Paris, or Amsterdam
- Hardware equipment provided aligned with sustainability commitments
- Internal and external training opportunities with technical certifications from the first year
- Employee profit-sharing and financial bonus packages
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the remote work policy for this position?
Employees are offered two days of remote work per week, with the possibility to work from Decathlon Digital offices located in Lille, Paris, or Amsterdam.
What tools and technologies will the team use?
The tech stack includes SQL, Python, and data visualization tools like Tableau, alongside machine learning and generative AI technologies.
What benefits and compensation extras are included?
The package includes employee stock participation, monthly or quarterly bonuses, hardware equipment, and professional development opportunities such as technical certifications.
The application is on the official Decathlon Digital FR careers page.
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