VP, AI Transformation

RWE Americas LLC
To start as soon as possible full time permanent

Functional area: Corporate Development / Strategy; IT / Digital
Remuneration: Exempt

The AI transformation team part of the broader Strategy department leads the companys AI agenda from setting ambition to execution. The team partners with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to define AI priorities and works closely with IT and business functions to deliver against the strategy. It also monitors the evolving AI landscape translating emerging trends into actionable opportunities in collaboration with relevant business units.

Role Responsibilities:

• Build and lead a high-performing AI transformation team fostering accountability innovation and sustained enterprise impact
• Define and continuously evolve the enterprise AI strategy and multi-year execution roadmap ensuring direct linkage to corporate strategy competitive advantage and long-term value creation
• Own the enterprise AI portfolio including prioritization funding alignment sequencing and performance tracking across the portfolio
• Lead enterprise-wide AI transformation across business units ensuring measurable operational improvement and P&L impact
• Drive AI governance forums stage-gate processes investment frameworks and value realization discipline
• Partner with ELT and senior leaders to shape AI-enabled strategic opportunities competitive positioning and business model evolution
• Build and nurture high-level strategic partnerships with external stakeholders including AI vendors technology providers academic institutions or industry groups
• Lead the creation and governance of an AI risk management framework (e.g. bias ethics data privacy) alongside internal stakeholders

Job Requirements and Experience:

• Masters or advanced degree in Business STEM or related field preferred
• Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience across AI/digital transformation strategy management consulting technology leadership or related business roles including minimum 6years of team leadership
  • Depending on the depth and breadth of a candidates relevant experience this position may be filled at the Senior Director level with appropriately adjusted expectations for the role and compensation
• Strong working understanding of AI / advanced analytics (GenAI data architecture model lifecycle RAI) with the ability to evaluate feasibility risks and value trade-offs and translate them into practical business applications
• Demonstrated strategy expertise with a track record of shaping and delivering large-scale enterprise transformations
• Proven experience leading enterprise-scale digital / AI transformation programs end-to-end from strategic blueprinting through scaled deployment with strong product management discipline across value roadmap and lifecycle management
• Exceptional problem-solving ability structuring highly complex ambiguous challenges into clear strategic priorities and executable solutions
• Executive presence with demonstrated ability in engaging and influencing senior leaders on transformation priorities value agenda and trade-offs
• Strong execution discipline balancing long-term ambition with near-term value realization
• Visionary leader with exceptional drive and relentless commitment to delivering enterprise-level impact
• Exceptional leadership and team development skills building and nurturing high-performing teams and establishing strong strategic partnerships with external stakeholders
• Adaptable self-reflective and committed to personal and team growth
• This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWE Americas and field locations
• Must be able to sit walk or stand for long durations of time

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americasis unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Benefits offered:Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability 401(k) match Flexible Spending Accounts EAP Education Assistance Parental Leave Paid time off and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives in addition to salary.

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RWE Americas a subsidiary of RWE is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWEs 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states. With a talented workforce of 2000 employees RWE Americas develops constructs and operates wind solar and battery storage projects that safely deliver affordable reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at.

At RWE Americas we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors Have Courage Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning and we value ownership resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us you become part of a team that supports your development respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.