Operations AI, Automation & Data Strategy Leader

Black & Veatch Corporation; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 210,000 - 314,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation seeks an experienced BV Operations AI, Automation & Data Strategy Leader to define and advance enterprise-wide AI, automation, and data strategy across Engineering & Development Services, Construction, Supply Chain, Project Controls, and more.

This role partners with BTS and D+IT to prioritize high-value opportunities, establish governance, and drive scalable adoption with data integrity and human oversight. Colorado compensation transparency is provided.

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 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.

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 tech and data trends into 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 D+IT, 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 D+IT 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.
• Define value measures and advise executives on AI, automation, and data investments and roadmaps.
• Build alignment across diverse stakeholder groups and influence outcomes without relying solely on direct authority.

Skills

Leadership

AI Strategy

Change management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Black & Veatch Corporation seeks an experienced BV Operations AI, Automation & Data Strategy Leader to define and advance enterprise-wide AI, automation, and data strategy across Engineering & Development Services, Construction, Supply Chain, Project Controls, and more.

This role partners with BTS and D+IT to prioritize high-value opportunities, establish governance, and drive scalable adoption with data integrity and human oversight. Colorado compensation transparency is provided.