VP, AI Transformation

RWE•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The AI transformation team, part of the broader Strategy department, leads the company’s AI agenda from setting ambition to execution. The team partners with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to define AI priorities and works closely with IT and business functions to deliver against the strategy. It also monitors the evolving AI landscape, translating emerging trends into actionable opportunities in collaboration with relevant business units.

Requirements

Master’s or advanced degree in Business, STEM, or related field preferred
Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience across AI/digital transformation, strategy, management consulting, technology leadership, or related business roles, including minimum 6 years of team leadership
Strong working understanding of AI / advanced analytics (GenAI, data architecture, model lifecycle, RAI), with the ability to evaluate feasibility, risks, and value trade-offs and translate them into practical business applications
Demonstrated strategy expertise with a track record of shaping and delivering large-scale, enterprise transformations
Proven experience leading enterprise-scale digital / AI transformation programs end-to-end, from strategic blueprinting through scaled deployment with strong product management discipline across value, roadmap, and lifecycle management
Exceptional problem-solving ability, structuring highly complex, ambiguous challenges into clear strategic priorities and executable solutions
Executive presence with demonstrated ability in engaging and influencing senior leaders on transformation priorities, value agenda, and trade-offs
Strong execution discipline, balancing long-term ambition with near-term value realization
Visionary leader with exceptional drive and relentless commitment to delivering enterprise-level impact
Exceptional leadership and team development skills, building and nurturing high-performing teams, and establishing strong, strategic partnerships with external stakeholders
Adaptable, self-reflective, and committed to personal and team growth
This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWE Americas and field locations
Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Responsibilities

Build and lead a high-performing AI transformation team, fostering accountability, innovation, and sustained enterprise impact
Define and continuously evolve the enterprise AI strategy and multi-year execution roadmap, ensuring direct linkage to corporate strategy, competitive advantage, and long-term value creation
Own the enterprise AI portfolio, including prioritization, funding alignment, sequencing, and performance tracking across the portfolio
Lead enterprise-wide AI transformation across business units, ensuring measurable operational improvement and P&L impact
Drive AI governance forums, stage-gate processes, investment frameworks, and value realization discipline
Partner with ELT and senior leaders to shape AI-enabled strategic opportunities, competitive positioning, and business model evolution
Build and nurture high-level strategic partnerships with external stakeholders, including AI vendors, technology providers, academic institutions, or industry groups
Lead the creation and governance of an AI risk management framework (e.g., bias, ethics, data privacy) alongside internal stakeholders

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.