AI Transformation Lead

ABB

. Define and continuously evolve the AI Factory strategy and operating model .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • Italy, India, Czechia, United States, NorwaySeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AI-driven business transformation, with a strong focus on developing and executing strategies that align AI initiatives with organizational goals. Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive adoption of AI capabilities across diverse functions.

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AI-Driven Business TransformationLeadership Experience in TransformationBusiness Case DevelopmentStakeholder Influence in Complex OrganizationsAI Capability Development

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Hard Skills

Transformation StrategyAI GovernancePortfolio ManagementInvestment Proposal DevelopmentAI Literacy PromotionBusiness Case DevelopmentDigitalizationInnovation ManagementProgram DevelopmentAI Solution Reuse

Soft Skills

Influencing Senior StakeholdersCross-Functional CollaborationCommunication SkillsLeadershipNetwork Development

Industry Keywords

Energy IndustriesEngineeringTechnologyConsultingIndustrial EnvironmentInfrastructureFast-Moving EnvironmentAI-Enabled Transformation ProgramsGlobal Matrix OrganizationDigital Transformation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and continuously evolve the AI Factory strategy and operating model
Establish the AI Factory as a trusted transformation capability across Energy Industries
Drive divisional alignment on AI priorities, principles and governance
Ensure AI transformation activities support and accelerate the NewGen transformation framework
Govern the divisional AI portfolio and establish intake, prioritization, stage-gate and escalation mechanisms
Provide transparency on portfolio performance, maturity, investment and value realization
Report divisional AI transformation progress to executive leadership
Ensure alignment with applicable IS standards and processes
Support functions in developing transformation opportunities, business cases and investment proposals
Define the vision and strategy for the AI Academy and drive AI competency development
Promote AI literacy and develop a network of AI champions and advocates
Engage senior leaders to align AI opportunities with business priorities and secure sponsorship
Drive reuse of successful AI solutions, methods and assets across functions
Promote scalable and sustainable adoption models
Support functions in moving from existing processes with added AI features toward processes designed around AI capabilities
Lead a global virtual ecosystem of subject matter experts, delivery teams, architects, project managers, functional stakeholders and external partners
Influence divisional priorities, investments, governance decisions and the effectiveness of the AI Transformation Engine through leadership, alignment and delegated authority

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Business, Data Science or a related field
At least 8 years of leadership experience in transformation, digitalization, innovation, technology, consulting or a comparable environment
Demonstrated experience building a new capability, organization, program or transformation initiative
Experience influencing senior stakeholders in a complex, global or matrixed organization
Experience developing business cases and investment proposals
Strong understanding of AI-driven business transformation
Professional fluency in English
Willingness to travel internationally approximately 20 percent
Preferred: experience in industrial, engineering, energy, infrastructure or technology environments
Preferred: experience in consulting, a startup, a scale-up or another fast-moving environment
Preferred: experience with AI-enabled transformation programs
Preferred: advanced degree in a relevant discipline

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable compensation and benefits package details shared with candidates progressing to the first interview stage for a European Union location
International travel opportunity (approximately 20 percent)