Ops AI, Automation & Data Leader

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 117407

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

The Opportunity

The BV Operations AI, Automation & Data Strategy Leader is responsible for defining and advancing the enterprise-wide artificial intelligence and automation strategy for BV Operations. This role develops and coordinates strategies for AI, automation, and workflow optimization that improve productivity, quality, predictability, knowledge reuse, and business value across Engineering & Development Services, Construction, Supply Chain, Project Controls, Resource Optimization, Quality, Safety, and other Operations functions.

The role serves as the strategic bridge between BV Operations business priorities, Business Technology Services (BTS), Digital & Information Technology (D&IT), Solution and Sector leadership, and Operations functional leaders. The position identifies and prioritizes high-value opportunities, establishes responsible AI governance and standards, guides development and deployment approaches, and enables scalable adoption while maintaining human oversight, security, data integrity, and measurable value realization.

Key Responsibilities

AI & Automation Strategy

• Develop and maintain the BV Operations AI and automation strategy, roadmaps, investment themes, and success measures aligned with business priorities.
• Evaluate emerging capabilities and translate technology trends into practical, high-value Operations opportunities.

Responsible AI Governance & Standards

• Establish governance, standards, decision rights, and risk-based review practices for AI and automation.
• Partner with D&IT, Enterprise Evolution, Legal, Risk, Security, and other stakeholders to align with enterprise requirements and ensure security, auditability, validation, and professional accountability.

Opportunity & Portfolio Direction

• Lead discovery, assessment, and prioritization of AI and automation opportunities based on strategic alignment, value, feasibility, risk, scalability, and workforce impact.
• Develop strategic recommendations and business cases with the Innovation Portfolio Manager and initiative sponsors.

Development & Scaling Partnerships

• Partner with BTS and D&IT to translate approved use cases into pilots, products, platforms, and scalable capabilities.
• Coordinate with functional leaders and external partners to accelerate reuse, interoperability, and value across Operations.

Adoption, Value & Leadership

• Champion responsible adoption, workforce readiness, and human decision accountability in partnership with adoption and change leaders.
• Define value measures, advise executives on investments and roadmaps, and build alignment across stakeholder groups.
• Build alignment across diverse stakeholder groups and influence outcomes without relying solely on direct authority.

Management Responsibilities

Acts in capacity of a "lead person." Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction.

Preferred Qualifications

Management experience strongly preferred

• 12+ years of applicable experience , preferably in EPC, engineering, construction, procurement, operations, technology enablement, digital transformation, innovation, or related business leadership roles.
• Experience leading or supporting business transformation initiatives involving AI, automation, digital solutions, data strategy, analytics, or process improvement.
• Experience evaluating business needs, developing strategic roadmaps, building business cases, prioritizing investments, and driving adoption of new capabilities across complex organizations.

Competencies

• Business insight
• Drives engagement
• Instills trust
• Manages complexity
• Global perspective
• Builds networks
• Balances stakeholders
• Manages conflict
• Collaborates
• Situational adaptability
• Manages ambiguity
• Organizational savvy

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

12+ years of applicable experience

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, incompliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Typical office environment.

Compensation Transparency

In accordance with local requirements, the annual compensation ranges for this role are listed below by state or jurisdiction and reflect the applicable office location(s) within each. Final compensation is determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, internal alignment, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.

State of Colorado: $209,550.00 - $314,380.00

Salary Plan

ENS: Eng & Technical Specialties

Job Grade

019

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

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