BV Ops AI, Automation & Data Strategy Leader

Ops AI, Automation & Data Leader

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

The BV Operations AI, Automation & Data Strategy Leader is responsible for defining and advancing the enterprise-wide artificial intelligence and automation 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• AI & Automation Strategy
• Responsible AI Governance & Standards
• Opportunity & Portfolio Direction
• Development & Scaling Partnerships
• Adoption, Value & Leadership
• Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Management experience strongly preferred 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.

Competencies:

• Business insight
• Drives engagement
• Instills trust
• Manages complexity
• Global perspective
• Builds networks
• Balances stakeholders
• Manages conflict
• Collaborates
• Situational adaptability
• Manages ambiguity
• Organizational savvy

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 12+ years of applicable experience

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.

State of Colorado: $209,550.00 - $314,380.00 Salary Plan ENS: Eng & Technical Specialties Job Grade 019