About this role
<div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div dir="auto" tabindex="0"> <div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">IT Center EMEA consists of three departments: IT Planning (PLAN), IT Development (BUILD), and IT Infrastructure (RUN). IT Development has two competence centers: Madrid and Oostkamp. You will become part of the IT Development team in Oostkamp.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">This department consists of 20 internal colleagues, supported by external consultants and an offshore team. The environment is young, dynamic, and collaborative, with a strong team spirit and open communication culture. Together, we develop innovative IT solutions for more than 7,500 Daikin colleagues across Europe and the Middle East.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">To support Daikin Europe’s ambitious digital transformation strategy, we have built a modern Data & Analytics ecosystem based on Azure Databricks Lakehouse and Microsoft Power BI. This platform enables advanced reporting, data insights, big data processing, and innovative AI/(Gen)AI initiatives.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">We are currently looking for a motivated and eager-to-learn <strong>Junior Data & Analytics Project Lead</strong> to support and coordinate initiatives related to business intelligence, data analytics, and AI-driven solutions. In this role, you will work closely with senior team members, business stakeholders, and technical experts to help drive data projects across different business domains.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">You will contribute to the governance and adoption of Power BI within the organization, support the coordination of analytics initiatives, and help ensure that data solutions deliver value to the business. This role offers a great opportunity to grow into a key position within Daikin’s expanding Data & Analytics landscape.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="thread-bottom-container"> <div id="thread-bottom"> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <h3> </h3> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Job Content</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">After an extensive introduction and training period, your main challenges will be:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">In cooperation with the colleagues of IT and the international key users, you will<strong> analyse the requirements</strong> on management reporting, data insights and data science in a wide range of business areas (manufacturing, logistics, finance, supply planning, sales, master data, R&D, HR,…).</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">You are in charge of the company-wide <strong>Power BI platform Governance</strong> (+3000 users). You guide the community of business data stewards, inspire and train them and in this way <strong>further boost a data-driven culture</strong> within Daikin Europe group. </span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">You will explore <strong>latest functionalities related to report visualisation and Microsoft Fabric.</strong> You’ll <strong>run proof of concepts</strong> to gain experience, drive innovation and proof business value.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">You will be assigned to <strong>lead analytics projects</strong>. In doing so, you take into account every step of Daikin’s “Project management methodology” to deliver high-quality IT solutions towards business. This will require you to <strong>coordinate a team of internal & external IT colleagues and developers.</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">You will work closely together with the Business Analytics team, which is our business counterpart in our Analytics Centre of Expertise. In this role, you strongly support the <strong>standardisation & promotion of the pan-European reports & analytics solutions</strong> and are in charge of our joint Daikin Europe Governance Framework.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">You are prepared to<strong> present</strong> your area of expertise towards key users and management.</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">For this, you will not only need to follow and explore the future evolutions & trends on analytics (predictive/prescriptive BI, real-time/embedded analytics in S/4HANA…), but also further conceive the <strong>Power BI Governance Framework</strong> for the years to come.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Profile</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">You have a <strong>master’s degree</strong> as economist, engineer, computer scientist or equal.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">You have some experience with Data analytics, (Power)BI is a <strong>strong plus</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">You have an <strong>analytical & innovative spirit</strong> and interest in the company processes; you strive to an optimal use of data in the company.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">You are established pragmatically, with a strong focus for the most recent <strong>IT innovations</strong>.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">You have a <strong>solution-oriented</strong> mind-set and a drive to continuously improve your area.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">You have the necessary self-discipline to make and follow-up a planning.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">You are a <strong>team player </strong>and try to establish and keep a good relationship with both your IT and business colleagues. You have<strong> good communication skills</strong> and are not afraid to present to groups.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">You are prepared to occasionally travel to Daikin group companies in Europe.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">You have analytic and communicative skills in <strong>English</strong>, Dutch will be a plus.</span></li> </ul><p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Our Offer</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">At Daikin you can count on a varied job, with an international market leader which encourages people to work together and develop. We can offer you a permanent contract. From the very beginning you can count on thorough training and intensive support. Your competitive salary is complemented by a package of extra-legal benefits. Colleagues get the possibility to work from home 2 days every week.</span></p>