Entity:

Production & Operations

Job Family Group:

IT&S Group

Job Description:

Head of AI Innovation & Strategy

We are seeking a visionary and strategic leader to serve as our Head of AI Innovation & Strategy. This executive will be responsible for shaping and executing our enterprise-wide strategy for data, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced analytics. The role will drive actionable insights, enable data-driven decision-making, and unlock sustainable competitive advantage.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on thought leader with a proven track record of building and scaling high-performing data science and analytics teams, deploying AI-powered solutions at scale, and translating advanced analytics into measurable business outcomes.

Beyond technical expertise, the Head of AI Innovation & Strategy will play a pivotal role in change leadership - embedding data-driven practices across the organization, aligning business and technology teams, and leading the cultural transformation required to become a truly AI-enabled enterprise.

Key Accountabilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the AI and analytics vision and strategy aligned with enterprise objectives.
• Champion a culture of innovation, data ethics, and responsible AI adoption.
• Partner with executive leadership to prioritize and pursue high-impact opportunities.

Change Leadership & Adoption

• Lead organizational change efforts to embed AI and analytics into business processes and decision-making.
• Collaborate with HR, communications, and functional leaders to design training, engagement, and communication programs.
• Influence cultural transformation by breaking down silos and fostering collaboration across business units.
• Anticipate and address barriers to adoption, including skills gaps and resistance to change.

Team & Capability Building

• Build, mentor, and lead a diverse, high-performing team of data scientists, ML engineers, analysts, and BI specialists.
• Cultivate a collaborative and inclusive environment across technology, product, and business teams.
• Develop internal talent pipelines and external partnerships to strengthen analytics capabilities.

AI & Analytics Execution

• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of advanced analytics, ML, and AI solutions at scale, including generative AI.
• Ensure solutions are production-ready, secure, and deliver measurable ROI.
• Establish governance, lifecycle management, and best practices for AI/ML.

Data Strategy & Infrastructure

• Partner with data engineering and IT leaders to ensure scalable data architecture, platforms, and pipelines.
• Promote self-service analytics and democratization of data across the enterprise.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory standards.

Performance & Impact

• Define and track KPIs to evaluate the success of AI and analytics initiatives.
• Translate insights into business recommendations that drive growth, innovation, and efficiency.
• Communicate value delivered by AI/analytics initiatives to executive leadership and the board.

Essential Education

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Essential Experience & Job Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in analytics, data science, and AI, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience with emerging AI technologies such as generative AI, reinforcement learning, or causal AI.
• Demonstrated success implementing AI/ML solutions at scale in a complex enterprise environment.
• Strong track record of leading cross-functional change management and driving adoption of new technologies.
• Experience building and leading high-performing, multidisciplinary teams.
• Deep understanding of data strategy, data governance, and modern data platforms.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in highly regulated industries (e.g., energy, healthcare, finance, telecom).
• Experience with contextualization and business process platforms operating at scale.
• Proven ability to influence at board and C-suite level.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and external AI/analytics partnerships.
• Publications, patents, or recognized thought leadership in AI, machine learning, or data strategy.
• Global or multi-regional leadership experience.

How much do we pay (Base)? $218,000-$265,000.

*Note that the pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.

Why join our team?

At bpx, we provide an excellent working environment and a reward and wellbeing package to enable your work to fit with your life. These can include, but not limited to, access to health, vision and dental insurance, flexible working schedule, paid time off policy, discretionary annual bonus program, long-term incentive program, and a generous 401K matching program.

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to request any accommodations!

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Commercial Acumen, Communication, Data Analysis, Data cleansing and transformation, Data domain knowledge, Data Integration, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Data Sourcing, Data strategy and governance, Data Structures and Algorithms (Inactive), Data visualization and interpretation, Digital Security, Extract, transform and load, Group Problem Solving

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.