AI Transformational Leader at DAB Pumps spa

DAB Pumps spa; Mestrino; In loco; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

DAB Pumps spa is seeking an AI transformation leader to join its Group IT team in Mestrino, Italy. You will translate strategy into measurable outcomes by redesigning work and operating models so humans and machines deliver faster, safer results at scale.

We expect 5+ years guiding large-scale digital/AI transformations, a proven track record delivering measurable business impact, and strong stakeholder management across executives, product, tech, risk/legal, HR, and operations.

Competenze

• 5+ years leading large-scale digital/AI or data-driven transformations across functions.
• Proven track record delivering AI or automation programs from pilot to industrialization with measurable business impact.
• Strong grasp of AI concepts (LLMs, agents, NLP/CV, RAG, MLOps, data governance, security, responsible AI).
• Excellent stakeholder management; able to align executive, product, tech, risk/legal, HR, and operations.
• Experience with orchestration models and regulated environments.

Mansioni

• Strategy & Roadmap: Define the AI vision, value case, and multi-year roadmap aligned to business strategy and P&L priorities.
• Use-Case Portfolio: Prioritize, pilot, and scale high-impact AI use cases with clear KPIs and benefits tracking.
• Operating Model: Redesign workflows, roles, and decision rights for human × machine collaboration.
• Governance & Risk: Stand up AI governance, ethics, safety, privacy, lineage, audit trails, and regulatory compliance.
• People & Culture: Build AI fluency, upskill/reskill, and drive adoption through in-flow enablement.

Conoscenze

AI leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Strategic thinking

Communication

Regulatory awareness

Strumenti

AI platforms

Descrizione del lavoro

At DAB we are a global community of 1700 people. Our mission is to provide technological and sustainable solutions to handle water, which make us part of a needed change for our future. Our people culture is shaped by distributed leadership, embracing dynamic principles that promote an open and collaborative workplace where everyone can thrive and bring their best selves.

POSITION - AI TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADER

We are looking for an innovative curious and tech savvy person, to join our Group IT team. The person will lead the enterprise‑wide AI transformation, translating strategy into measurable outcomes by redesigning work, operating models, and capabilities so humans and machines deliver faster, safer, and higher‑quality results at scale. Champion responsible AI, foster cross‑functional orchestration, and build the skills, culture, and governance needed for sustainable value.

What you will do:

• Strategy & Roadmap: Define the AI vision, value case, and multi‑year roadmap aligned to business strategy and P&L priorities.
• Use‑Case Portfolio: Prioritize, pilot, and scale high‑impact AI use cases (genAI, agents, automation, analytics) with clear KPIs and benefits tracking.
• Operating Model: In close cooperation with the AI process facilitators, redesign workflows, roles, and decision rights for human × machine collaboration (e.g., when AI acts as assistant, coach, collaborator, or autonomous agent).
• Governance & Risk: Together with the Legal Dept., stand up AI governance (ethics, safety, bias, privacy, lineage, audit trails), define escalation/override rules, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• People & Culture: Partner with HR to build AI fluency, upskill/reskill at scale, and prevent cultural debt; drive adoption through in‑the‑flow enablement and transparent communication.
• Technology & Data: Supporting the company in selecting platforms/models, ensure data quality, integrate with core systems, and manage AI vendors/partners.
• Measurement: Establish dashboards for ROI, productivity, quality, customer/employee experience, risk/compliance, and continuous improvement.

WHO you are:

• 5+ years leading large‑scale digital/AI or data‑driven transformations across functions.
• Proven track record delivering AI or automation programs from pilot to industrialization with measurable business impact.
• Strong grasp of AI concepts (LLMs, agents, NLP/CV, RAG, MLOps, data governance, security, responsible AI).
• Excellent stakeholder management; able to align executive, product, tech, risk/legal, HR, and operations.
• Clear, compelling communicator and storyteller; comfortable with board‑level dialogue.
• Nice to Have Experience with orchestration models (dynamic teams, talent marketplaces, digital twins).
• Background in regulated environments and familiarity with emerging AI regulation.

What you will find:

• A place where you can grow
• Flexible working practices in a dynamic workplace
• Distributed leadership encouraging a can do attitude
• Global and multicultural environment
• Continuous learning approach
• International cross‑functional teams

Equal Employment Opportunity

We promote and support an inclusive culture, encouraging workforce diversity.

We value all qualified applicants without any form of discrimination, such as race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity.

Those aspects strengthen our competitive advantage by fueling innovation in a work environment where people can thrive and grow.

Target Hiring Range

Total compensation package starting from €55,000 gross per year.

Settore: Ruolo: Tipo di occupazione: Permanent job

Location: Mestrino, VEN, IT.

Contract type: Permanent job.

Working hours: Full time, on site.