Sustainability AI Leader in Stafford

Job Description Summary

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

Posizione / Position: Sustainability AI Leader Livello di Inquadramento / Management Level: SPB. 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. 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.

• Stipendio Base: La retribuzione seguirà le tabelle salariali previste dal CCNL di categoria Metalmeccanico. Base salary: The remuneration is established according to the Metalworking CBA salary scale, which defines job groups and minimum salary levels.
• Pensione Integrativa (Cometa): Tutti i livelli sono eligibili, ad eccezione dei dirigenti. Contributo del datore di lavoro: 2% (2,2% se under 35). Contributo del dipendente: 1,2%. Base di calcolo: retribuzione mensile lorda. Pension Fund (Cometa): All levels are eligible, except executives (dirigenti). Employer Contribution: 2% (2.2% if under 35). Employee Contribution: 1.2%. Base: monthly gross salary.
• Assistenza Sanitaria (Metasalute): Assistenza sanitaria prevista da CCNL. Il dipendente ha la possibilità di rinunciare alla copertura di base optando per l’assistenza sanitaria integrativa offerta da Generali. Medical Benefits (Metasalute): Healthcare coverage provided under the NCBA. The employee can choose to be canceled from this basic coverage and be enrolled in the supplementary healthcare coverage offered by Generali.
• Assistenza Sanitaria Integrativa (Operai, Impiegati e Quadri): Assicurazione Medica integrativa con Generali – copertura come da Booklet informativo (inviabile su richiesta), può prevede un contributo del dipendente. Medical Benefits (Not Executives): Additional Medical coverage provided by Assicurazioni Generali - coverage as outlined in the information booklet (available upon request), it may requires an Employee contribution through salary sacrifice.
• Mensa o Buoni Pasto: Ticket elettronici (Edenred) del valore minimo di €8 fino a €12,50 per ogni giorno lavorato a seconda della Sede di Lavoro. Non convertibili in denaro o accesso alla mensa aziendale onde presente con contributo a carico del dipendente pari a €0,90 a pasto. Canteen or Meal Vouchers: Electronic meal vouchers (Edenred) with a minimum value of €8 up to €12.50 for each day worked, depending on the place of work. Not convertible into cash, or access to the company cafeteria where available, with an employee contribution of €0.90 per meal.
• Welfare: € 250 di credito annuale come da CCNL disponibile per rimborsi spese istruzione, sport, viaggi o previdenza. Flex Benefit: € 250 of annual credit as per NCBA available on a dedicated portal for education, sports, travel, or pension reimbursements.
• Assicurazione Infortuni: Impiegati, operai e quadri L’assicurazione prevede un capitale pari a 6 volte la retribuzione annua lorda (RAL) in caso di decesso e 7 volte la retribuzione annua lorda (RAL) in caso di disabilità permanente. Accident Insurance: White Collars, Blue Collars and Managers Insurance policy provides for 6 times Gross Annual Salary in case of death and 7 times Gross Annual Salary in case of permanent disability coverage.
• Invalidità permanente da malattia: Impiegati, operai e quadri L’assicurazione prevede un capitale pari 1 volta la RAL, massimo €200.000. Permanent disability due to illness: White Collars, Blue Collars and Managers Insurance policy provides for 1 time Gross Annual Salary, up to €200,000 coverage.
• Assicurazione Vita: L’assicurazione prevede un capitale pari 2 volte la retribuzione annua lorda (RAL) Life Insurance: Insurance policy provides for 2 times Gross Annual Salary coverage.
• EAP - Supporto Dipendenti: Supporto globale psicologico, legale e finanziario 24/7 Employee Assistance Program: Global 24/7 psychological, legal, and financial support.
• Smartworking: Smartworking fino a 10 gg/mese per ruoli idonei. Flexible working: Flexible working up to 10 working days per month for eligible roles.
• Reperibilità: Solo per la Sede Troia (FG), Agrigento, biz Onshore Wind Service – indennità giornaliera per giornata di reperibilità €124 lordo. On‑call duty: Only for Troia (FG) and Agrigento sites, Onshore Wind Service Business Work Location – € 124 gross daily on‑call allowance per on‑call day.
• Trasferta: Solo per la sede Troia (FG), Agrigento, biz Onshore Wind Service – indennità 20% della retribuzione giornaliera per giornata di permanenza fuori dalla sede abituale di lavoro che implichi pernottamento fuori dalla provincia di residenza. Business trip allowance: Only for Troia (FG) and Agrigento sites, Onshore Wind Service business Work Location – Allowance equal to 20% of daily remuneration for each day spent away from the usual place of work, which involves an overnight stay outside the province of residence.

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