AI Transformation Lead – Strategy

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Job Id

63667

Unternehmen

UniCredit S.p.A

Competence Line

Digital

Funktionsbereich

Digital & Data

Standort

MILANO

Land

Italien

Kontakt

Jobniveau

Professionals

Arbeitszeitmodell

Vollzeit

As an AI Transformation Tech Lead, you will operate as the technical bridge between Business Strategy and Technology execution. Your primary goal is to scout, validate, and structure high-value AI opportunities, ensuring resources are invested in initiatives that generate real ROI

What you'll be doing

Strategic Ideation & Opportunity Scouting:

• Proactively scout, bringing technical AI tech expertise, for opportunities within the bank ("Internal Selling"), identifying areas where AI can drive high-impact innovation or efficiency.
• Collaborate with business units and transformation office to align AI initiatives with the bank's broader digital evolution.

Proactive Demand Management & Scouting (Bottom-Up):

• Lead the AI demand management process across Business Units, moving beyond passive collection to active identification of technical AI needs.

Business Case & Sourcing Strategy:

• Bring tech expertise ensuring that each initiative has a rigorous business case, gathering estimates from the factory and contributing to identify a clear ROI (cost savings, revenue generation, risk mitigation).
• Drive the Buy vs. Make evaluation, determining whether to build custom on GCP, buy market solutions, or leverage low-code tools.

Portfolio & Value Tracking:

• Maintain the catalog of AI solutions and capabilities.
  Track the realization of the Business Case post-implementation (budgeted vs. actuals costs and impacts).

What you'll need to succeed

We are looking for a professional who combines strategic business acumen with a grounded technical understanding of AI.

• Experience: 4-7 years of relevant experience, preferably with a background in Strategy Consulting or Digital Strategy/Innovation within Financial Services.
• AI Functional Knowledge: You must have a consolidated knowledge of AI technology from a functional perspective. You need to know exactly what is currently possible (and what is not) with specific models or stacks (e.g., GenAI, LLMs, Predictive ML) to validate feasibility during the ideation phase.
• Regulatory Awareness: Understanding of AI Regulatory challenges (GDPR, EU AI Act) and their impact on Use Case feasibility is essential. You must be able to spot compliance risks early in the ideation process.
• Demand & Selling: Proven experience in demand management and opportunity scouting (preferably in the AI domain). You must be capable of showing the value of AI to business leaders to generate quality demand.
• Communication Skills: Top-notch communication skills (presentation and public speaking) are mandatory. You will frequently present to Senior Leadership and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Management: Experience managing high-level stakeholders, navigating organizational complexities to align Business and Tech objectives.
• Banking/FSI Knowledge: Consolidated exposure to banking processes (e.g., Credit, Risk, Commercial, Operations).
• Education: Master's degree in Management Engineering, Economics, Computer Science, or related STEM disciplines.

Nice-to-have

The following will be considered a significant plus:

• Strategic Sourcing: Proven experience in Buy vs. Make evaluation and strategy definition (even outside the AI domain).
• Digital Governance: Experience in Digital Strategy and Governance roles (defining frameworks, prioritization matrices).
• Complex Execution: Hands-on experience in driving strategic digital initiatives with high complexities and multiple counterparts.
  Tech Stack: Familiarity with the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) ecosystem and Gemini Enterprise context.

What you'll get in return
MakeInnovationHappen: Chance to make an impact in terms of transformation.
UnlockYourPotential: Join a young and stimulating environment.
ComeAsYouAre: Working within a global team.
UnlockYourPotential: Play a role of autonomy with high visibility and exposure.
BalanceLifeAndCareer: Flexible working hours.
EnjoyTheBest: Access to our Benefits platform with a dedicated budget that you will be able to use to choose the most suitable benefits for you
About UniCredit Group

Die UniCredit ist eine paneuropäische Geschäftsbank mit einem einzigartigen Produkt- und Service-Angebot in Italien, Deutschland sowie Zentral- und Osteuropa. Unser Ziel ist, die Gesellschaft dabei zu unterstützen sich weiterzuentwickeln, indem wir allen Beteiligten das Beste bieten und so ein besseres Morgen für unsere Kund:innen und unsere Mitarbeiter:innen in ganz Europa schaffen. Wir betreuen mehr als 15 Millionen Kund:innen weltweit. Sie sind das Herzstück unserer Arbeit in unseren Märkten. Die Digitalisierung und unser Bekenntnis zu den ESG-Grundsätzen sind wesentliche Voraussetzungen für unsere Dienstleistungen. Sie unterstützen uns dabei, unsere Stakeholder hervorragend zu begleiten und eine nachhaltige Zukunft für unsere Kund:innen, die Gesellschaft und unsere Mitarbeiter:innen zu gestalten. Als Arbeitgeber bieten wir Chancengleichheit. Gemeinsam gestalten wir ein Arbeitsumfeld, das vielfältiges Denken und inklusives Handeln begrüßt. Indem wir allen Stimmen Gehör verschaffen und auf "Gedankenvielfalt" unabhängig von Geschlecht, Alter, ethnischer Herkunft, sexueller Orientierung, körperlicher und geistiger Fähigkeiten oder kulturellem Hintergrund setzen, sorgen wir für nachhaltiges Wachstum und neue Geschäftsmöglichkeiten, einen starken Antrieb für Innovation und Kreativität sowie für eine allgemeine Verbesserung des Arbeitsklimas mit positiven Auswirkungen auf Produktivität, Wohlbefinden und Engagement unserer Mitarbeiter:innen.

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