The Scope
The Head of Integrity Data & Innovations (m-f-d) leads the development and implementation of FSC's integrity data and innovation agenda, driving the use of data analytics, emerging technologies, and innovative approaches to strengthen the FSC integrity system. The role is responsible for identifying opportunities where data and technology can enhance risk detection, decision-making, and assurance outcomes, and for translating integrity priorities into actionable products, insights, methodologies, and capabilities.
Main Roles & Responsibilities
- Develop and implement FSC's Integrity Data, Analytics, and Innovation Strategy aligned with organizational priorities.
- Own the vision, roadmap, and prioritization of integrity data products and capabilities to deliver measurable integrity outcomes.
- Lead FSC's integrity innovation portfolio, managing initiatives from opportunity identification and pilot design through implementation and adoption.
- Oversee integrity analytics to identify patterns, trends, and emerging risks, translating complex data into actionable insights.
- Identify and prioritize the application of advanced analytics, AI, machine learning, geospatial intelligence, and other emerging technologies to address integrity risks.
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of integrity data products, dashboards, analytical tools, and reporting capabilities.
- Ensure effective integration and use of certification, transaction, geospatial, and external data sources to strengthen integrity analysis and reporting.
- Drive the adoption of data-driven decision-making, evidence-based innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning across FSC.
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with internal functions, the FSC Network, technology providers, research institutions, NGOs, academia, and assurance organizations.
- Promote transparency by communicating integrity insights, analyses, and evidence to relevant stakeholders.
- Lead, develop, and coach a high-performing multidisciplinary team.
Your Profile
- Advanced university degree in Data Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Environmental Sciences, or a related field.
- 8-10+ years of experience in data analytics, innovation, integrity, compliance, or related fields.
- Proven track record of leading innovation programs, building data-enabled capabilities, and driving organizational change.
- Experience managing innovation portfolios, including piloting, evaluating, and scaling new technologies and methodologies.
- Data, Product Management, Agile, or related certifications are an advantage.
- Strong expertise in data analytics, data management, visualization, and reporting tools.
- Experience as a Product Owner, Business Owner, or strategic lead for data-driven capabilities and solutions.
- Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate emerging technologies, business challenges, and risk/compliance needs into practical solutions.
- Experience integrating and analyzing diverse datasets, including geospatial, sustainability, and risk-related data.
- Knowledge of AI, machine learning, and other emerging technologies, with experience applying them to risk or integrity challenges.
- Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills, with fluency in English; additional languages are an asset.
Why Us?
- Benefit from cross-cultural collaboration and networking opportunities by being part of FSC's global community of 400+ forest stewards.
- Benefit from work-life balance with our hybrid working structure.
- 30 vacation days yearly.
- Regional transportation ticket.
- Celebrate together festivals from different cultures.
- Once a year in-person get together with the global FSC staff.
Location: Bonn, Germany. Working Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week. Duration of Employment: Temporary contract - 2 years (extension possible).