Head Digital, AI and Data Services

<p><span contenteditable="false">GF_IT-E123</span></p> <p><span>Head Digital, AI and Data Services</span> - <span>Full Time</span> - <span>Madrid</span>, <span>Spain</span></p> <p> </p> <p><b><span>Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society. </span></b></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span>Join us in a pivotal leadership role as the <span>Head Digital, AI and Data Services</span>, where you’ll be at the forefront of driving our organization’s digital transformation. As a key member of the IT leadership team, you will lead initiatives that leverage data AI and other digital technologies to create significant business value and innovation.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>In this role, you will shape and execute the global digital, data, and analytics strategy, collaborating with stakeholders across all divisions and business units. You’ll champion the adoption of data-driven decision-making, ensure robust governance, and foster a culture of data literacy throughout the organization. Your leadership will help us unlock new business models and enhance our competitive advantage through cutting-edge technology.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><b><span>Your main tasks and responsibilities:  </span></b></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span>Define and drive the data and analytics vision, strategy, and practices in collaboration with senior leadership, including the CIO, Excellence Office, and CEO.</span></li> <li><span>Lead digital transformation initiatives to drive productivity growth through process digitalization, automation, and simplification.</span></li> <li><span>Leverage digital and data to create value propositions for new business models and customer engagement.</span></li> <li><span>Owns the development of a data-driven culture, related competencies, behaviors, and data and AI literacy across the enterprise. Leads these transformation efforts by developing D&amp;A talent and maturing the D&amp;A capability.</span></li> <li><span>Maintains authority and accountability for the data assets, and of the analytics assets used for decision making, and AI solutions that automate decisions and augment human performance.</span></li> <li><span>Support Business Partners to identify business opportunities.</span></li> <li><span>Manage a portfolio of high-impact digital initiatives, ensuring successful execution and measurable outcomes.</span></li> <li><span>Lead regulatory and compliance programs related to AI, data and analytics, collaborating with legal, compliance, and assurance teams.</span></li> <li><span>Organize and lead stakeholder reviews to monitor performance and implement corrective actions when needed.</span></li> <li><span>Continuously scout and advise on state-of-the-art technologies and solutions relevant to digital, data, and analytics.</span></li> <li><span>Manage key vendors for technology and professional services.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><b><span>To succeed in this role, you will need: </span></b></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li> <p><span>Education in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer/Data Science, or related fields – further qualifications in legal, regulatory, project/service management, or enterprise architecture, is a plus.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span>15+ years of management experience, leading complex digital transformations within similar global B2B matrix organisations – industrial or advisory.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span>In-depth knowledge of strategic data and analytics capabilities, able to effectively communicate insights and drive a holistic, data-driven approach to achieve organizational excellence.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span>Experience in building, managing, and working in fast-paced, agile, DevOps environments; key disciplines include Data Management, Analytics &amp; AI, Industrial IoT, Digital B2B Customer Engagement, Digital Manufacturing and Process Automation.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span>Successful track record building, launching, and managing customer-facing digital products and services.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span>Possess a high degree of emotional intelligence to motivate and inspire a globally dispersed and diverse team (both on-, near-, and off-shore).</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span>Exceptional stakeholder management, engaging with all levels, including C-suite, and championing across various levels, functions, geographies, and vendors.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span>Fluency in English is a must – German is advantageous.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span><b>What we offer you: </b></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li> <p><span>Competitive salary with participation in a performance-based variable remuneration system tied to personal and financial objectives.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span>Join a skilled, international team with extensive industry experience.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span>A dynamic and positive work