Strategic AI Platform & Governance Leader

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

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.