AI Transformational Leader

About DAB

At DAB we are a global community of 1700 people. Our mission is to provide technological and sustainable solutions to handle water, which make us part of a needed change for our future. Our people culture is shaped by distributed leadership, embracing dynamic principles that promote an open and collaborative workplace where everyone can thrive and bring their best selves.

Are you ready to grow with us?

POSITION - AI TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADER

We are looking for an innovative, curious and tech‑savvy person to join our Group IT team. The person will lead the enterprise‑wide AI transformation—translating strategy into measurable outcomes by redesigning work, operating models, and capabilities so humans and machines deliver faster, safer, and higher‑quality results at scale. Champion responsible AI, foster cross‑functional orchestration, and build the skills, culture and governance needed for sustainable value.

What You Will Do

• Strategy & Roadmap: Define the AI vision, value case, and multi‑year roadmap aligned to business strategy and P&L priorities.
• Use‑Case Portfolio: Prioritize, pilot, and scale high‑impact AI use cases (genAI, agents, automation, analytics) with clear KPIs and benefits tracking.
• Operating Model: In close cooperation with the AI “process facilitators”, redesign workflows, roles and decision rights for human × machine collaboration (e.g., when AI acts as assistant, coach, collaborator or autonomous agent).
• Governance & Risk: Together with the Legal Dept., stand up AI governance (ethics, safety, bias, privacy, lineage, audit trails), define escalation/override rules and ensure regulatory compliance.
• People & Culture: Partner with HR to build AI fluency, upskill/reskill at scale and prevent cultural debt; drive adoption through in‑the‑flow enablement and transparent communication.
• Technology & Data: Supporting the company in selecting platforms/models, ensuring data quality, integrating with core systems and managing AI vendors/partners.
• Measurement: Establish dashboards for ROI, productivity, quality, customer/employee experience, risk/compliance and continuous improvement.

WHO You Are

• 5+ years leading large‑scale digital/AI or data‑driven transformations across functions.
• Proven track record delivering AI or automation programs from pilot to industrialisation with measurable business impact.
• Strong grasp of AI concepts (LLMs, agents, NLP/CV, RAG, MLOps, data governance, security, responsible AI).
• Excellent stakeholder management; able to align executive, product, tech, risk/legal, HR and operations.
• Clear, compelling communicator and storyteller; comfortable with board‑level dialogue.

Nice to Have

• Experience with orchestration models (dynamic teams, talent marketplaces, digital twins).
• Background in regulated environments and familiarity with emerging AI regulation.

What You Will Find

• A place where you can grow.
• Flexible working practices in a dynamic workplace.
• Distributed leadership encouraging a “can do” attitude.
• Global and multicultural environment.
• Continuous learning approach.
• International cross‑functional teams.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We promote and support an inclusive culture, encouraging workforce diversity. We value all qualified applicants without any form of discrimination, such as race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity. Those aspects strengthen our competitive advantage by fueling innovation in a work environment where people can thrive and grow.

Target Hiring Range

Total compensation package starting from €55,000 gross per year. DAB pay ranges for a job are based on the location specific market of similar jobs, according to third‑party salary benchmark surveys. Individual salary within that range could vary for several reasons, including skills, capabilities and experience.