Data & Analytics Lead

Sweco Norway is at the forefront of transforming society and how communities interact with their environments. We are seeking a forward-looking Data & Analytics Lead to support our mission of shaping sustainable cities and communities through innovative data solutions. At Sweco, you will have significant responsibility, but in return, we give you a lot of freedom. We recognize that work is just one aspect of life. You also need time for hiking, relaxing with a good book or in front of the television, dropping children off at kindergarten, and working from home when necessary.

About the role:

• The role combines strategic leadership, business collaboration, and strong technical capabilities, with a clear focus on turning data into actionable insights.
• You will work closely with business leaders and group counterparts, deliver high-quality analytics solutions in Power BI, and help mature Sweco Norway’s data-driven decision-making.
• Scandinavian language is a plus, but not a requirement.
• The role reports to the Finance Director

Key responsibilities:

• Define and drive Sweco Norway’s data and analytics direction, ensuring alignment with Sweco Group strategy
• Integrate, transform, and model data from multiple internal and external sources
• Enable and support local BI resources in developing executive, operational, and drill-down dashboards, providing guidance on best practices, standards, and Power BI capabilities.
• Represent Sweco Norway in Sweco Group’s data stewardship, collaborating closely with group functions and other Sweco countries
• Contribute to the development of data governance, best practices, and standards
• Support continuous improvement of data quality, performance, and analytical maturity

Required Competence & Experience:

• Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.

Analytics & Business Skills:

• Strong understanding of data analytics, data mining, and data visualization
• Proven ability to communicate insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to structure problems and propose solutions
• Experience working close to management and decision-makers

Power BI & Data Skills:

• Advanced Power BI experience, including:
• DAX, Power Query (M), Data modelling, Power BI Service
• Solid SQL skills, including query optimization and efficient data retrieval
• Experience working with multiple data sources and complex data models

Technical & Platform Experience:

• Experience with databases and data warehousing, preferably in Azure
• Experience building or maintaining ETL/ELT processes
• Programming experience in one or more Python, C#, JavaScript is seen as a plus
• Ability to understand and collaborate on technical architecture, even when not developing full solutions independently

Our promise to you:

• You will develop personally and become well-acquainted with an organization of significant societal importance.
• You will receive a competitive salary and excellent insurance, pension, and vacation plans.
• You can participate in an active corporate sports team and a team that organizes social events.
• You will enjoy working at our fantastic new office building in Urtekvartalet at Grønland

Sweco is not only Europe’s largest architect and engineering company but also the most specialized. Rather than focusing on one discipline at a time, Sweco is configured to create synergies. In a world marked by transformation, innovation is built on experience, and the solutions need to be interdisciplinary. Together with our clients, we are transforming the future’s digital, urban, and sustainable communities

Sounds good? Send us your resume together with a few words on why you would like to work at Sweco?