VP Strategic Ventures & AI

About the role

A diversified international organization undergoing strategic growth and transformation is looking for a VP Strategic Ventures & AI. Reporting to top management, the role identifies, develops and scales new commercial opportunities beyond the company's core activities, turning innovative technologies, digital solutions, AI capabilities and proprietary data assets into sustainable business offerings for adjacent markets, industries and customer segments. It combines high visibility within the executive leadership team with hands-on business building.

Key responsibilities

• Build new accounts supported by the company's ecosystem and engage stakeholders in Engineering, Operations and technology
• Define lifecycle management and improve operational performance through clear customer initiatives with a value proposition
• Define strategy and market opportunities, develop go-to-market approaches and establish strategic partnerships
• Oversee the commercialization of new services and solutions on a global scale

Required profile

• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Business or an MBA (advanced degree in Engineering, Business, Technology or a related discipline preferred)
• Proven experience in business development, strategic growth, commercialization, innovation or new venture creation in an industrial, technology, engineering or infrastructure environment
• Track record of launching and scaling technology-enabled solutions and products
• Experience building new products from idea to commercialization
• Ability to engage and influence senior executives, customers and strategic partners internationally
• Fluent English required; additional languages are an asset

Required skills

• Digital technologies, data-driven solutions and AI applications in industrial settings
• Commercial design, pricing, negotiation, IP framing and go-to-market execution
• Strategic, analytical and entrepreneurial capabilities