Full Job Description
The Opportunity
The BV Op's AI, Automation & Data Strategy Leader is responsible for defining and advancing enterprise-wide AI, automation, and data strategy for BV Operations. This role develops and coordinates strategies for AI, automation, and workflow optimization that improve productivity, quality, predictability, knowledge reuse, and business value across Engineering & Development Services, Construction, Supply Chain, Project Controls, Resource Optimization, Quality, Safety, and other Operations functions.
The role serves as the strategic bridge between BV Operations priorities, Business Technology Services (BTS), Digital & Information Technology (D&IT), Solution and Sector leadership, and Operations functional leaders. The position prioritizes high-value opportunities, establishes responsible AI and data governance, guides development and deployment, and enables scalable adoption with human oversight, security, data integrity, and measurable value realization.
Key Responsibilities
AI, Automation & Data Strategy
• 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.
Responsible AI & Data Governance and Standards
• 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.
Opportunity & Portfolio Direction
• 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.
Development & Scaling Partnerships
• 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.
Adoption, Value & Leadership
• 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.
Management Responsibilities
Acts in capacity of a "lead person." Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction.
Preferred Qualifications
Management experience strongly preferred
Minimum 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.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Typical office environment.
Compensation Transparency
In accordance with local requirements, the annual compensation ranges for this role are listed below by state or jurisdiction and reflect the applicable office location(s) within each. Final compensation is determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, internal alignment, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.
State of Colorado: $209,550.00 - $314,380.00
Salary Plan
ENS: Eng & Technical Specialties
Job Grade
019
