FORCIT - Chief AI Officer

Forcit Consulting Ab; Hanko, Tuusula, Tampere; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

FORCIT is seeking a senior Data & AI leader to own and advance the strategy, governance, and practical implementation of data platforms and AI solutions across the organisation. The role emphasizes collaboration with business units and external partners, shaping technology choices and delivery models.

The successful candidate will drive adoption, define scalable data architectures, and ensure compliance with GDPR and AI Act while guiding the group through evolving data & AI capabilities and

Qualifications

• Proven track record of personally contributing to implementing data platforms and deploying AI solutions into operational use.
• Experience in project or matrix leadership, mobilising stakeholders without direct line authority.
• Curiosity and commitment to continuously developing expertise across AI, ML and emerging technologies.
• Strong expertise in AI technologies, machine learning and modern data engineering, with good understanding of MLOps.
• Solid understanding of data governance, AI ethics, information security and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in developing Data & AI strategies, roadmaps and scalable technical solutions.
• Proven ability to translate technological opportunities into practical business applications and measurable improvements.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Strategic and analytical mindset with hands-on, solution-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Drive prioritised use cases from concept to operational use with business and delivery partners.
• Define and implement the Group's Data & AI strategy and technology roadmaps.
• Identify and prioritise high-impact AI use cases, ML applications and automation.
• Establish data governance frameworks ensuring GDPR and AI Act compliance.
• Guide scalable data architecture, cloud and on-prem environments and AI infra.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and support scaling of AI solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the Group to drive adoption.
• Promote data-driven decision-making and strengthen capabilities.
• Define data & AI skills, roles and partnership model.

Skills

AI deployment

Data platforms

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Data governance

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

MLOps

Cloud platforms

Job description

FORCIT is a leading provider of explosives, defence solutions, and related services, with more than 130 years of experience. Through continuous innovation, strong expertise, and modern technology, we deliver high-quality products and services to our customers. Today, more than 800 dedicated professionals work across the FORCIT Group. Learn more about us at www.forcitgroup.com.

Purpose of the role

The foundations are already taking shape: Data platform technology has been selected and an initial AI strategy is in place. The role will take ownership of further developing the strategy and translating it into practical implementation together with business and technology stakeholders.

The position offers an opportunity to shape the Group's Data & AI capabilities, influence technology choices and ways of working, and see the practical impact of your work across the organisation.

Reporting Line

Initially, the role has no direct reports. You will lead through collaboration across business units, Group functions and external partners, and help define the future resourcing model together with the CIO.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive prioritised use cases from concept and proof of concept into operational use, working with business stakeholders and delivery partners to achieve adoption and measurable results.

• Define and implement the Group's Data & AI strategy and technology roadmaps in alignment with business priorities.

• Identify, evaluate and prioritise high-impact AI use cases, machine learning applications and automation opportunities.

• Establish and develop data governance frameworks, ensuring data quality, ownership, security and compliance with GDPR and the EU AI Act.

• Guide the development of scalable data architecture, cloud and on-prem environments, data pipelines and AI infrastructure.

• Evaluate emerging technologies and support the implementation and scaling of data- and AI-driven solutions.

• Work closely with business and technology stakeholders across the Group to identify opportunities, deliver practical solutions and drive organisational adoption.

• Promote data-driven decision-making and strengthen data and AI capabilities across the organisation.

• Define data & AI skills, roles and partnership model

Critical Skills and Competencies

• A proven track record of personally contributing to the implementation of data platforms and the deployment of AI solutions into operational use, gained in an in-house role, consulting, or a combination of both.

• Experience in project or matrix leadership, with the ability to mobilise stakeholders without direct line authority and communicate technical choices clearly to business leaders.

• Curiosity and a commitment to continuously developing your expertise across AI, machine learning and emerging technologies.

• Strong expertise in AI technologies, machine learning and modern data engineering, with a good understanding of MLOps and the deployment of AI solutions.

• Solid understanding of data governance, AI ethics, information security and relevant regulatory requirements.

• Experience in developing Data & AI strategies, technology roadmaps and scalable technical solutions.

• Proven ability to translate technological opportunities into practical business applications and measurable improvements.

• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management capabilities, with the ability to influence and collaborate across organisational boundaries.

• A strategic and analytical mindset combined with a hands-on, solution-oriented approach and strong change management skills.

Practical information

The position is based in Finland and can be located flexibly at FORCIT's offices, for example in Hanko, Tampere or Tuusula, combined with remote work. Note that the successful completion of the task might require presence at Forcit's headquarters in Hanko, depending on the ongoing projects.

The start date is as soon as possible. We start processing applications and conducting interviews already during the application period.

The selected candidate will be subject to a security clearance in accordance with the Finnish Security Clearance Act (726/2014) and a drug test.

For more information about FORCIT Group, please visit www.forcitgroup.com.