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$52k - $52k
Job Responsibilities
Lead WGC IT Digital team to build core Data, AI, analytics and automation capabilities and enablement. Establish the team's operating model, develop technical and organizational competence, partner closely with business functions to identify and scale use cases, and convert China-based digital practices into repeatable solutions and reusable assets for the Group.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and lead the regional Digital Data & AI team; establish an end-to-end operating model covering opportunity scouting, rapid validation and value delivery.
- Own and execute the regional Data & AI roadmap across data layer, analytics maturity and AI use cases.
- Proactively engage and enable the business functions e.g. Finance, production, supply chain, commercial functions and etc; deliver validated opportunities and scaled into production.
- Act as the primary regional interface for Data, AI, Analytics, Automation and Digital Innovation, working jointly with E2E process programs, ensuring local needs feed the global roadmap.
- Own the regional Digital & AI Portfolio and provide technical authority for all Data, Analytics, AI and Automation initiatives.
- Build and manage an external technology ecosystem in China, and mobilize group experts including Data Scientists.
- Run the AI team and scale data and AI skills across the wider organization.
- Support to meet the ISO, IATF16949 and necessary requirement.
Qualifications Required
- Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Data Science or related field.
- 8+ years in IT or digital, including 3+ years leading teams or programs.
- Strong proficiency in modern data stack (Databricks), Python / SQL, ML - able to engage engineers and data scientists on technical substance.
- Manufacturing domain exposure (MES, production data, supply chain) preferred; experience working alongside SAP landscapes is a plus.
- Proven track record of standing up a data or AI capability from scratch and moving PoCs into production.
- Full working proficiency in Chinese and English; able to influence within a global matrix.
- Excellent communication skills in multinational settings.
- Strong bias for action and tolerance for experimentation.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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WACKER is a global chemical company founded in 1914 by Dr. Alexander Wacker in Munich, Germany. It specializes in manufacturing specialty chemicals, particularly silicones, silicon wafers, and polymer products. The company serves a variety of industries, including construction, electronics, medical technology, biotech, and mechanical engineering. WACKER is recognized as a leading manufacturer of silicon carbide and a major player in the production of silicones and silicon wafers. Its product offerings include a wide range of silicone products, hyperpure silicon wafers for the semiconductor industry, and polymer products used in adhesives and coatings. The company has a strong commitment to innovation, supported by extensive research and development efforts, and holds over 200 patents. With production facilities and offices worldwide, WACKER emphasizes quality and sustainability in its operations.
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