Beograd, RS, 11070
Head of AI Strategy and Solutions
About the Role
We are seeking a visionary and execution-driven Head of AI Strategy & Solutions to lead our enterprise AI function. Reporting directly to the Chief Strategy & AI Officer, this leader will be responsible for driving the end-to-end design, deployment, and adoption of AI across the organization, ensuring AI delivers strategic value, operates ethically, and is embedded sustainably.
You will lead a cross-functional team encompassing AI delivery, governance, and enablement — owning both the AI strategy and the delivery of intelligent solutions that power business transformation.
This is a high-impact leadership role requiring deep technical insight, strong business acumen, and outstanding leadership and communication capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the primary interface between business units and the AI team, translating strategic priorities into AI initiatives.
- Own the AI use case portfolio: evaluation, prioritization, roadmap planning, and value measurement.
- Oversee the development, deployment, and scaling of AI and machine learning solutions in production environments.
- Ensure the team delivers high-impact models, advanced analytics, and AI-enabled tools in collaboration with key business units.
- Guide data engineering, feature pipeline development, and MLOps infrastructure.
- Define and implement frameworks for responsible AI governance, model risk management, and compliance.
- Drive AI fluency and adoption across the organization through training programs, toolkits, and AI champion networks.
- Foster a culture of experimentation, continuous learning, and innovation with AI.
- Support business teams in becoming self-sufficient with AI tools and practices.
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing, multidisciplinary AI team.
- Collaborate closely with Strategy, Commercial, Transformation, Technology, and functional business leaders to align on vision and delivery.
- Represent the AI function to executive stakeholders and contribute to company-wide strategic planning.
What we are looking for:
- 10+ years of experience in AI, data science, analytics, or a related field, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles.
- Proven track record of delivering enterprise AI or advanced analytics solutions with measurable business impact.
- Deep knowledge of ML/AI technologies, data platforms, and production-scale model deployment.
- Experience managing cross-functional teams (engineering, product, governance, enablement).
- Exceptional communicator able to translate between business and technical audiences.
- Skilled at engaging, influencing, and aligning C-level stakeholders across complex organizations.
- Strong planning and execution capabilities: able to define strategy, structure roadmaps, and deliver results.
- Confident managing change and driving adoption in non-technical teams.
- Deep understanding of how to scale AI in a complex, matrixed organization.
- Ability to define governance structures and ethical AI policies that ensure trust and compliance.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity, setting priorities, and adapting to evolving business needs.
Why Join us:
- Lead a high-visibility, high-impact function central to our long-term growth strategy.
- Shape how AI drives innovation, customer value, and enterprise transformation.
- Collaborate with visionary leaders at the intersection of strategy, technology, and change.
Why we think you should apply:
- You will work in a friendly environment which allows you to grow and develop
- Hybrid work model (on-site and off-site)
- 25 days off per year
- Participation in bonus reward system
- Private health insurance and paid yearly regular medical check-up
- Mobile phone with unlimited internet and Yettel Family tariff package
- Recreation or health program
- In-house training and development programs
- Career development opportunities
Please include your references in your CV, as reference check is an integral part of our selection process.
We hope to meet you soon!