Sustainability AI Leader

Job Description
Summary The Sustainability AI Leader drives the end-to-end digitalization of all sustainability processes at Electrification, deploying artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and digital solutions to transform sustainability reporting, planning, and decision-making across the organization. This role is responsible for coordinating with GEV HQ and Electrification DT teams to deploy the ELEC Sustainability Long-Term Strategy (LTS) for digitalization and AI. The leader will define the technology roadmap, align priorities across business lines, and ensure seamless integration of digital capabilities into sustainability workflows. A core deliverable of this role is achieving a 30% productivity improvement and net positive impact on cost structure by removing all administrative and non-value-added tasks from sustainability reporting through automation, AI-powered tools, and intelligent process design. The role requires a unique combination of sustainability expertise, digital leadership, and AI/data science acumen.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities
* Lead the end-to-end digitalization of sustainability processes across Electrification, defining and executing the digital transformation roadmap for sustainability reporting, planning, and performance management.
* Deploy and operationalize the ELEC Sustainability Long-Term Strategy (LTS) for digitalization and AI, translating strategic objectives into actionable technology initiatives with clear milestones and KPIs.
* Coordinate with GEV HQ and Electrification DT teams to ensure alignment on digital strategy, shared platforms, data standards, and AI governance across the organization.
* Develop and deliver AI-powered systems, applications, and digital tools that create measurable value for internal and external customers, including predictive analytics, automated reporting, and decision-support platforms.
* Drive the 30% productivity improvement target by identifying, designing, and implementing automation solutions that eliminate administrative and non-value-added tasks from sustainability reporting and compliance workflows.
* Design and implement scalable data architectures, pipelines, and AI/ML models that underpin sustainability analytics, forecasting, and scenario planning capabilities.
* Build and lead cross-functional partnerships with Finance, Digital, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure digital sustainability solutions are integrated into enterprise systems and business processes.
* Establish governance frameworks, quality standards, and best practices for AI and digital sustainability tools, ensuring scalability, auditability, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:
* Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD preferred) in AI/Machine Learning, Data Science, Computer Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
* Significant proven progressive experience in digital transformation, AI deployment, sustainability technology leadership, or related roles with demonstrated impact at enterprise scale.
* Proven track record of developing and deploying AI/ML solutions, digital platforms, and automation tools that deliver measurable business outcomes (productivity, cost reduction, process efficiency).
* Experience coordinating across global matrixed organizations, including HQ functions, business units, and cross-functional digital teams. Familiarity with Electrification Segment and GEV structures preferred.
* Strong understanding of sustainability metrics, sustainability reporting frameworks (EU taxonomy, CSRD, GRI, TCFD), and the ability to translate sustainability requirements into digital and AI solution specifications.
* Very good communication and stakeholder management skills in a global, matrixed environment, with demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and drive adoption of digital solutions across diverse teams. Pay transparency note for candidates in Italy: Posizione / Position: Sustainability AI Leader Livello di Inquadramento / Management Level: SPB Data di pubblicazione / Position was posted on : 11th of August 2026 Fascia retributive: Tra € 72,000.00 e € 108,000.00 lordi annui. La retribuzione specifica offerta terrà conto dell’istruzione, delle qualifiche, dell’esperienza e delle competenze del candidato_._ The pay range for this position : Between € 72,000.00 and € 108,000.00 gross per annum. The specific pay offered will consider the candidate’s education, qualifications, experience and skill set. Eleggibilità per il Piano Bonus: Eligibilità al piano bonus Variabile-AIP, che prevede un incentivo target del 15% della retribuzione base annua, a seconda del raggiungimento dei parametri di business e delle performance individuali. Eligibility for Bonus Plan: Eligible to participate in Variable-AIP annual bonus plan that provides a target incentive of 15% of the individual’s annual base salary depending on achievement of key business metrics and individual performance. L