Director, AI & Data Programs

BCD Travel

. Lead the company-wide rollout of Databricks as Advito’s standard platform for data, analytics and AI .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom, United StatesLead💰 €70,000 - €84,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading company-wide platform programs, particularly with Databricks, while managing change initiatives and stakeholder communications. Proficient in planning, risk management, and tracking adoption metrics to ensure successful implementation of AI and data strategies.

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Databricks ExperienceChange ManagementProgram ManagementStakeholder ManagementAI and ML Applications

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementRisk ManagementData PlatformsAI ToolsChange ManagementBudget TrackingVendor ManagementStakeholder MappingAdoption MetricsPlanning Governance

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCoachingCollaborationStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

DatabricksUnity CatalogAI ToolsAnalytics Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPgMPProsciLean Six Sigma Black Belt

Industry Keywords

Corporate TravelT&EProcurementPaymentsB2B Spend Data

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMPUnity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the company-wide rollout of Databricks as Advito’s standard platform for data, analytics and AI
Own program scope, roadmap, sequencing and timing
Establish and operate integrated planning, risk and dependency tracking, and executive steering meetings
Lead change management, including stakeholder mapping, communications, training and team-specific change explanations
Track adoption metrics such as active users and time to insight, and adjust the plan
Maintain a consolidated view of AI and data initiatives, including status, owners, dependencies, dates and budget
Run intake and prioritization for new ideas
Review prototypes, architecture choices and vendor claims
Help establish production AI standards for accuracy testing, human review, monitoring, cost and Responsible AI
Own planning cycles, objectives and executive reporting for the Data & AI function
Support budget tracking, business cases, and partner and vendor relationships
Lead a small team of data, AI and analytics practitioners through ownership and coaching
Report clearly to executives and stakeholders, including on delays

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience leading a company-wide platform program and large change across several business units or functions
Ability to demonstrate adoption results after go-live
Databricks experience is a strong plus
Strong planning, governance, risk management and follow-through
PMP, PgMP, Prosci or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt credentials welcome
Experience with AI, ML, agentic AI or LLM applications in production
Understanding of data platforms and pipelines
Use of AI tools in own work
Several years leading enterprise-level programs with their own budget, multiple vendor partners and executive sponsors
Formal change management experience, including measured communication, training and champion programs
Experience working with offshore or nearshore development partners
Experience managing technical practitioners
Strong stakeholder management across a matrixed, global organization
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative, technical or business field, or equivalent experience
Databricks certification or hands-on experience with Unity Catalog and platform governance is nice to have
Domain experience in corporate travel, T&E, procurement, payments or B2B spend data is nice to have
Experience developing managers as well as individual contributors is nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours and work-from-home or remote opportunities
Opportunities to grow your skillset and career
Work at the forefront of travel technology and help shape the future of business travel
Generous vacation days
Mental, physical, and financial wellbeing tools
Travel industry professional perks and discounts
Inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated
Work From Anywhere opportunity for 60 days per year
Reasonable and necessary accommodations