Head of AI Platform & Governance

Metso; Tampere; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Wellbeing programs

Competitive compensation

Internal mobility

Global collaboration

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Metso is seeking a Head of AI Platform & Governance to join the AI Transformation Office in the Business Growth function. You will establish architecture, platform capabilities and operating practices to enable secure, scalable AI across the organization.

You will lead a small team of AI platform engineers and Responsible AI governance experts, collaborating with data, IT and business stakeholders to translate requirements into repeatable patterns and shared capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading technical teams and delivering production AI platforms.
• Strong AI architecture and systems-design judgment.
• A solid understanding of platform engineering, including reusable services and deployment automation.
• Experience with lifecycle and production-readiness practices such as evaluation, observability, access control and cost monitoring.
• Ability to assess emerging technology and turn it into clear technical direction and a practical roadmap.
• Strong people leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• A relevant degree or equivalent experience in engineering, computer science, information systems, AI or a related field.
• Awareness of Responsible AI and risk management; familiarity with NIST AI RMF or ISO/IEC 42001 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a small, experienced AI platform and governance team with clear priorities and shared ownership.
• Act as Chief AI Architect, defining AI architecture and approved technical patterns for models, agents, data access and integrations.
• Develop reusable AI platform capabilities based on real delivery needs, helping future initiatives move faster.
• Establish lifecycle and monitoring controls for shared AI capabilities, covering access, evaluation, quality and cost.
• Prepare shared capabilities for secure, reliable production use together with AI Engineering and IT.
• Coordinate practical Responsible AI governance, working with Legal, cybersecurity and privacy.
• Shape the AI technology roadmap, anticipating what future initiatives will need.
• Connect platform direction with delivery and adoption needs to maximize reuse and avoid duplication.

Job description

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 11/22/2026

Introduction

We are looking for a Head of AI Platform & Governance to join our AI Transformation Office within Metso’s Business Growth function. You will be joining a new and rapidly expanding AI Transformation organization, working within a modern, cloud-first technology environment, with the opportunity to establish the architecture, platform capabilities and operating practices that help Metso build and use AI securely, reliably and at scale.

Acting as Chief AI Architect, you will establish the technical foundations that supports Program Gold , Metso’s AI transformation program. You will translate requirements and learning from program delivery into approved architecture patterns, reusable capabilities and lifecycle controls—helping future initiatives move faster, build on proven approaches and avoid repeatedly solving the same problems.

Team you will belong to

You will build and lead a small, experienced team supporting AI platform engineering, technology and future readiness, and Responsible AI governance. Together, you will establish reusable technical foundations and practical procedures that help teams across Metso create trustworthy AI products and solutions.

Reporting to the VP, AI Transformation, you will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, the Data & Analytics organization, Metso Digital organizations and IT. Within the AI Transformation Office, you will work with engineering colleagues to turn delivery requirements and lessons into reusable architecture and platform capabilities; with portfolio colleagues to anticipate demand, dependencies and future initiative needs; and with adoption colleagues to make approved capabilities accessible for individual and team use. You will provide clear technical direction and dependable shared foundations while building on the expertise and responsibilities of partner teams.

What you’ll do

• - Build and lead a small, experienced AI platform and governance team with clear priorities and shared ownership.
• - Act as Chief AI Architect, defining AI architecture and approved technical patterns for models, agents, data access and integrations.
• - Develop reusable AI platform capabilities based on real delivery needs, helping future initiatives move faster.
• - Establish lifecycle and monitoring controls for shared AI capabilities, covering access, evaluation, quality and cost.
• - Prepare shared capabilities for secure, reliable production use together with AI Engineering and IT.
• - Coordinate practical Responsible AI governance, working with Legal, cybersecurity and privacy.
• - Shape the AI technology roadmap, anticipating what future initiatives will need.
• - Connect platform direction with delivery and adoption needs to maximize reuse and avoid duplication.

What you’ll bring

• - Experience leading technical teams and delivering production AI platforms or shared technology services.
• - Strong AI architecture and systems-design judgment across models, agents, integrations, data and security.
• - A solid understanding of platform engineering, including reusable services, deployment automation and integration tooling.
• - Experience with lifecycle and production-readiness practices such as evaluation, observability, access control and cost monitoring.
• - The ability to assess emerging technology and turn it into clear technical direction and a practical roadmap.
• - Strong people leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• - A relevant degree or equivalent experience in engineering, computer science, information systems, AI or a related field. Experience establishing enterprise AI foundations in a global industrial company is a plus.
• - Awareness of Responsible AI and risk management. Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST AI RMF or ISO/IEC 42001 is a plus.

We support your growth and wellbeing by offering:

• - Purpose-led work : Contribute to enabling sustainable modern life and transforming the industry.
• - Wellbeing : Access to wellbeing programs, occupational healthcare, and supportive services.
• - Rewards : Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
• - Flexibility : Hybrid working options to support balance and productivity.
• - Growth : Learning pathways, mentoring, internal mobility, and global collaboration opportunities.
• - Culture : A caring, collaborative, and inclusive workplace committed to helping you thrive.

For additional information, please contact Hashmeet Virdi, VP, AI Transformation, by email hashmeet.virdi(a)metso.com.

We recognize that highly capable candidates may hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification. You may be exactly the right candidate for the role.

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

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