Head of Digital

Job Description About the Company Key player in the global automotive industry. The company offers a comprehensive range of products across passenger, commercial, and off-road segments, with a strong presence in over 100 countries. About the Role The Head Digital & Analytics will be the strategic and operational leader responsible for defining and driving the digital transformation roadmap across the vertical. You will lead a multidisciplinary team spanning product, technology, analytics, and transformation orchestrating digital innovation, automation, and intelligence to deliver scalable, customer-centric, and commercially impactful outcomes. Responsibilities - Digital Strategy & Transformation - Define and execute the Digital & Analytics roadmap for the TaaS business, aligned to growth and innovation objectives. - Lead large-scale platform and process digitization initiatives that modernize operations and enhance customer experience. - Champion new digital business models and enable revenue growth through AI, automation, and platform thinking. - Technology Evaluation & Architecture - Continuously assess emerging technologies, stacks, and solutions to future-proof our ecosystem. - Drive build-vs-buy and investment decisions with a clear ROI mindset. - Build scalable, interoperable architectures leveraging cloud, data, and API-first design principles. - Vendor & Partner Ecosystem Management - Manage key technology and consulting partnerships, ensuring strategic alignment and delivery excellence. - Lead negotiations, sourcing, and performance governance for all major tech and analytics vendors. - Cultivate a partner ecosystem that accelerates innovation and value creation. - Product, Platform & Experience Innovation - Oversee design and development of digital products and customer-facing platforms within the TaaS portfolio. - Embed a product-led culture agile, design-driven, and customer-obsessed. - Digitize the full value chain from onboarding to service delivery for scale and efficiency. - Analytics & Intelligent Decisioning - Build a central analytics capability that drives insight-led decisions across functions. - Deploy AI/ML, automation, and predictive models to enhance business agility and foresight. - Foster a data-driven culture and democratize insights through self-service tools and dashboards. - Leadership & Team Development - Lead a cross-functional team of 25+ experts across product, tech, analytics, and transformation. - Mentor leaders, nurture innovation, and build a high-performing digital organization. - Inspire teams to think big, move fast, and deliver measurable impact. Qualifications - 15+ years in digital transformation, product, or analytics leadership roles. - Proven success in driving enterprise-scale digital programs in TaaS/SaaS or large B2B/B2C environments. - Deep understanding of modern digital stacks, platforms, and architectures. - Experience in vendor management, negotiation, and strategic technology sourcing. - Strategic mindset with strong commercial acumen and execution excellence. - Exceptional stakeholder management and CXO-level influencing skills. Required Skills - Core Competencies - Big Picture Vision: Ability to conceptualize the digital future of the business and translate strategy into action. - Technology Evaluation & Architecture Thinking: Deep understanding of evolving tech ecosystems and architectural principles. - Commercial & Negotiation Skills: Strong financial discipline, sourcing acumen, and vendor management expertise. - Execution Excellence: Proven track record of delivering digital initiatives on time, on budget, and with measurable impact. - Change Leadership: Ability to inspire cultural transformation and digital adoption across diverse teams. - Customer-Centric Innovation: Passion for reimagining experiences through design, analytics, and automation.