Ops AI, Automation & Data Leader

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.