Head of data and analytics

Join Swedish Match to deliver a smoke- free future as Head of Data Insights & Analytics

Swedish Match
is a Swedish company with over 100 years of history and a global presence. The company is a pioneer within smoke-free products and is driven by the idea of
harm reduction
– offering adult consumers better and more thoughtful alternatives to traditional smoking.

Since 2022, Swedish Match has been part of
Philip Morris International
, providing access to greater resources, innovation, and global expansion, while still maintaining its strong
Nordic identity, quality culture, and product development expertise
.

Working here means contributing to a transforming industry – combining Swedish craftsmanship with global reach and a clear ambition to shape the future of the nicotine market.

In the Nordic region, they are 1,600 employees based in Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway working in various functions and teams and together the are collaborating to deliver a smoke-free Nordics.

Role summary

The Head of Data & Analytics is the primary advisor to the Managing Director and his direct reports on all data-related matters. This role involves contributing to business discussions, setting the vision and strategy for data and analytics (D&A) within the market, and leading the analytics team. The role ensures mastery of the local data value chain from acquisition, storage, curation, analytics, to embedding insights into business processes.

Main responsibilities:

• Developing & implementing a comprehensive Spoke-level D&A strategy aligned with business goals and overall D&A strategy. Setting the vision for data and analytics within the market.
• Leading and inspiring a diverse team of data professionals. Fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Acting as the go-to person for the Managing Director and his direct reports. Challenging and supporting business discussions with data-driven insights.
• Managing senior stakeholders, demonstrating strong negotiation skills. Communicating complex data insights effectively to non-technical partners.
• Overseeing the entire data value chain from acquisition to insights embedding within the market. Ensuring data quality, security, and compliance through robust data governance frameworks.
• Apply advanced analytics, statistical modeling, and data visualization to derive actionable insights. Embedding insights into business processes to drive decision-making.
• Overseeing complex data projects, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery. Promoting the ethical use of data, considering privacy and legal implications.
• Maintaining a strong understanding of data technologies, databases, and analytics tools. Staying updated with evolving technologies and industry trends.

Who you are

• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field.
• Proven experience in a senior data leadership role.
• Minimum +5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong track record of implementing data strategies and leading analytics teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of data governance and ethical data use
• Proficiency in English and Swedish is required.

What Swedish Match and PMI offer

Their success depends on the dedicated people who come to work every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress. Join Swedish Match and you too can:

• Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We'll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.

• Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone's contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world's best people and feel like you belong.

• Enjoy flexibility of hybrid way of working - split your time between working from our office or the comfort of your home, where it works best for you in line with business needs.

• Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.

• Take pride in delivering our promise to society: to deliver a smoke-free future

Other

Employment type: Permanent

Start date: As soon as possible / according to agreement

Location: Stockholm

Workload: 100%

Questions regarding the role can be directed to Women Ahead AB,
Petra Hermans
at or

.