Vacancies Global Digital AI Lead
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Teylingen - Netherlands
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About AkzoNobel
Since 1792 weve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color peoples lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands including Dulux International Sikkens and Interpon is trusted by customers around the globe. Were active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. Its what youd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company thats dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today while creating an even better tomorrow. Lets paint the future together.
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As Global AI Lead you will define and accelerate the Artificial Intelligence agenda for Decorative Paints worldwide. You will identify high-value opportunities build strategic partnerships and drive AI initiatives that create measurable impact across marketing sales operations and customer experience.
This role combines strategic leadership with innovation and execution positioning AI as a key growth driver across the organization.
- Develop and own the global AI strategy and roadmap.
- Identify opportunities where AI can unlock growth efficiency and competitive advantage.
- Lead the AI Accelerator Program from ideation through implementation.
- Drive execution of AI initiatives across the business.
- Build and maintain a strong external AI ecosystem with partners vendors and startups.
- Ensure AI projects deliver measurable business value.
- Promote responsible AI practices governance and compliance.
- Increase AI literacy and adoption throughout the organization.
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Data Science Computer Science Engineering or related field.
- Strong experience leading AI analytics digital transformation or innovation programs.
- Solid understanding of Generative AI Machine Learning NLP and AI applications.
- Experience translating business challenges into scalable AI solutions.
- Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
- Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a global environment.
- Passion for emerging technologies and innovation.
You will help shape the future of Decorative Paints by embedding AI into the way we work make decisions and serve customers creating sustainable competitive advantage for AkzoNobel.
At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when our organization all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age or disability.
Requisition ID:55968
About Company
We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sik ... View more
