AI, Automation & Data Strategy Leader — Operations

Black & Veatch Corporation; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 210,000 - 314,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking BV Ops AI, Automation & Data Strategy Leader to define enterprise AI, automation, and data strategy across BV Operations, partnering with BTS, D IT, and sector leadership. The role prioritizes high‑value opportunities, develops roadmaps and business cases, leads pilots to scalable capabilities, and drives adoption with governance, security, and measurable value.

Candidates should have 12+ years in transformation with AI, automation, data, and experience influencing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years of applicable experience, preferably in EPC, engineering, construction, procurement, operations, technology enablement, digital transformation, innovation, or related business leadership roles.
• Experience leading or supporting business transformation initiatives involving AI, automation, digital solutions, data strategy, analytics, or process improvement.
• Experience evaluating business needs, developing strategic roadmaps, building business cases, prioritizing investments, and driving adoption of new capabilities across complex organizations.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, incompliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the BV Operations AI, automation, and data strategy, roadmaps, investment themes, and success measures aligned with business priorities.
• Evaluate emerging capabilities and translate technology and data trends into practical, high-value Operations opportunities.
• Establish governance, standards, decision rights, and risk-based reviews for AI, automation, and data, including quality, ownership, access, and lifecycle requirements.
• Partner with DIT, Enterprise Evolution, Legal, Risk, Security, Enterprise Data Management, and others to align with enterprise requirements and ensure security, auditability, validation, data integrity, and professional accountability.
• Lead prioritization of AI, automation, and data opportunities based on strategic alignment, value, feasibility, risk, scalability, and workforce impact.
• Develop strategic recommendations and business cases with the Innovation Portfolio Manager and initiative sponsors.
• Partner with BTS and DIT to turn approved use cases and data priorities into pilots, products, platforms, integrations, and scalable capabilities.
• Coordinate with functional leaders and external partners to accelerate reuse, interoperability, connected data, and Operations value.
• Champion responsible adoption, workforce readiness, data stewardship, and human accountability with adoption and change leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Black & Veatch is seeking BV Ops AI, Automation & Data Strategy Leader to define enterprise AI, automation, and data strategy across BV Operations, partnering with BTS, D IT, and sector leadership. The role prioritizes high‑value opportunities, develops roadmaps and business cases, leads pilots to scalable capabilities, and drives adoption with governance, security, and measurable value.

Candidates should have 12+ years in transformation with AI, automation, data, and experience influencing