Head of Data & AI

About us

Navarino is an innovative global technology company with offices in Greece, Norway, Germany, Cyprus, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, USA, UAE, Japan and Singapore. We develop technology solutions for the shipping industry and are a leader in our sector. Our R&D and engineering departments focus on building and enriching our product portfolio, with specialized software and services that we develop in-house.

We pride ourselves on our people and culture. We encourage innovative thinking, teamwork, and excellence. Our committed people, our values and ways of working create a dynamic, professional, fun, and family-oriented environment which delivers high value and excellence to our customers. 

What will you be doing?

As the Head of Data & AI, you will play a transformational role at the heart of our business strategy. You’ll help define and drive our enterprise-wide data and AI vision, ensuring that we unlock the full potential of our information assets to create measurable business impact.

In this pivotal leadership role reporting directly to the CTO, you will:

• Set the strategic direction for how data is collected, governed, and leveraged across the organization, ensuring our infrastructure and analytics capabilities align with long-term business goals.
• Lead the evolution of AI adoption, guiding teams to embed machine learning, automation, and advanced analytics into products, services, and decision-making processes.
• Foster a data-driven culture, empowering teams to make smarter, faster, and more informed choices through accessible, high-quality data and insights.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to identify opportunities where data and AI can drive innovation, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage.
• Build and mentor high-performing teams, championing excellence in data science, engineering, and governance practices. 

Requirements

• Strategic leadership experience in data, analytics, or AI roles
• Track record of building scalable data infrastructure and delivering impactful AI initiatives
• Ability to move fast and innovate while introducing the right level of structure and governance
• Strong communicator who can influence and engage at the executive level while inspiring technical teams
• Technical depth in modern data platforms, AI/ML, and generative AI applications
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or related field.

Benefits

Beyond offering a working environment which values and supports people and their well-being, we at Navarino offer:

• An attractive financial package
• A generous bonus, announced yearly, based on overall company’s performance and your contributions to our team's success
• Excellent working conditions with a good work-life balance
• Excellent variety of benefits including private health insurance
• Personal development and training opportunities to build your professional growth, skills, and knowledge
• A working environment certified as a “Great Place to Work” for four years in a row (2022-2025)