Job Summary
About Rovo Group
Rovo Group is one of Europe’s fastest-growing apparel production platforms, combining
premium sourcing expertise with a next-generation digital stack. We operate three business units:
Rovo - Full-cycle development & manufacturing for fashion brands
Assembly - Custom merchandise with a seamless digital creation process
Index - Direct-to-consumer essentials with superior materials and fit
You’ll partner across all three, with a strong focus on Assembly’s digital platform and Rovo’s production workflows.
Role Overview As Manager of Data & AI, you will lead and actively build Rovo’s AI and data capabilities. This is a hands-on role focused on designing, prototyping, and deploying AI systems, intelligent agents, and automation workflows that drive measurable business impact.
You will own the execution of AI initiatives across the company while ensuring a reliable, scalable data foundation. You are expected to spend a significant portion of your time building, not just managing.
Your mission is to turn AI into a practical execution layer that increases speed, reduces manual work, and enhances decision quality across Product, Operations, Finance, Sales, and Supply Chain.
Depending on the candidate’s experience, the role may be positioned at Manager or Head level.
Key Responsibilities
1.
AI Systems & Agents
Build and deploy LLM-based applications and AI agents (RAG, tool-calling, multi-step workflows).
Develop internal copilots and automation pipelines.
Ensure reliability, monitoring, and guardrails.
2. Workflow Automation & Process Optimization
Replace manual workflows with AI-driven solutions.
Automate reporting, QA, and operational tasks.
Scale successful automations across teams.
3. Data Infrastructure & Quality
4. Business Partnering & Execution
5. Measurement & Impact
Define technical standards and best practices.
Define standards and track ROI (time saved, efficiency, cost impact).
About us
As one of the leading agencies in Portugal, our reputation for excellence is a testament to our philosophy of pushing the boundaries in textile sourcing and production.
Over the years, we have brought our expertise and industry insight to 150+ apparel, fashion, and luxury clients, working exclusively with factories that share our ethos of transparency, quality, and environmental responsibility.
We believe that exceptional products require not only a deep understanding of the industry, but also an unwavering dedication to constant improvement and innovation. That's why we approach every project by leveraging our extensive network of suppliers to explore and adopt new trends in manufacturing, technology, and sustainability.
We are committed to minimising our environmental impact, supporting ethical practices, and promoting positive social change to create a more inspiring future for all.
