Flexis - Chief Data Officer (Cdo) F/m

**Company Description**
Flexis, formed from the Joint venture between **Renault Group, Volvo Group**and **CMA/CGM** in April 2024, is a European mobility solutions OEM based in France. Flexis designs, develops and manufactures a new generation of **100% electric commercial vans**and provides fleet management solutions based on a **Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) architecture.**

The Start Of Production (SOP) of the first Flexis vehicles is planned in April 2026.

We will become the **primary provider** of **electrified last mile delivery services** through **connected solutions** and **vehicles** for our B2B partners and customers.

We are a team of **diverse** peers looking to create a future company which will grow to **140+ collaborators** over the next six months across 3 launch markets.

We aim to rapidly reach a **significant size** with sales in excess of EUR2Bn. We are thinking **big** and **fast**. We will operate at the junction between electric vehicles and the digital world.

Being part of the Flexis team will offer you a strong opportunity to bring your passion, experience and startup mindset to move forward with a more sustainable environment

We are currently seeking a** Chief Data Officer (CDO)** responsible for the overall data strategy, management and utilization within the company. This role will ensure data quality, security and compliance while supporting decision-making and operational processes through data insights.

**Data Strategy Management**:

- Define and implement the company’s overall data strategy, aligned with business objectives.
- Lead data architecture and infrastructure to ensure data consistency, structuration, accessibility, and security in collaboration with the functional and the technical architects
- Create and maintain frameworks for data analysis, collection, storage, tools and dissemination across the company.
- Identify resources needed to ensure the execution of the strategy (Data engineer, analyst, scientists ) and ensure the staffing
- Ensure Data Master management availability, quality and consistency

**Data Governance**
- Ensure data quality, compliance, and governance in accordance with regulations (e.g., GDPR).
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to maintain data integrity and security in collaboration with security manager.
- Lead a data governance committee and ensure best practices are adopted across development & data teams.

**Data Science & Analytics**
- Identify and centralize business cases to be covered by the data strategy.
- Analyze Business needs to define and deploy a Reporting Strategy, identify BI tools needed to cover them
- Promote the use of data for AI, predictive analytics, and innovation.
- Include sustainability challenges within the use of data
- Develop and track KPIs to measure the success of data-driven initiatives, control the usage and sustainability challenges.

**Cross-Department Collaboration**
- Animate the Data community working closely with Data Science / analytics teams of other department to optimize the use of data for business performance
- Work closely with all the departments of the company to understand their data needs and provide solutions.
- Lead cross-functional data projects to create value throughout the organization.
- Train and acculturate employees in the use of data and tools

**Technology & Innovation Watch**
- Continuously monitor new technologies, tools, and methodologies in data management and analytics.
- Advise management on technological advancements related to data management.

**Qualifications**
- ** Education**: Master’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field (Master, Engineer, MBA).
- Minimum of** 10 years of experience**,** with at least 5 years in a leadership role**related to data management, data science, or analytics in an automotive context
- Agile and Scrum methodologies knowledge.
- Fluent in French & English

**Technical Skills**:

- Strong knowledge of Big Data architecture, structured and non-structured databases.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (Python, R, SQL, etc.) and GCP.
- Expertise in data governance and implementing data processes.
- Leadership & Management Skills:

- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and influence at all organizational levels.
- Excellent project management and cross-functional team management skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with senior management and stakeholders. Strategic mindset and strong analytical skills.
- Innovative vision and results oriented.

**Additional Information** What We Offer**
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-growing start-up environment.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
- Collaborative and inclusive company culture.
- The chance to make a significant impact on the future of urban logistics and sustainability.

**_ You’re a driven and results-oriented individual with a passion