Lead for Enterprise Data & AI Strategi og Engagement

With a large focus on data transformation, Snowy Hydro is driving enterprise data maturity and AI adoption across the organisation. We are seeking an Enterprise Data & AI Strategy & Engagement Lead to serve as a senior leader bridging business strategy and technical execution. Operating under a hub-and-spoke data operating model, you will lead a small team to partner with business groups to integrate data capabilities, identify high-value AI use cases, lead data literacy initiatives, and manage Hub delivery priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Data & AI Strategy and Delivery: Develop multi-year Enterprise Data and AI strategies, roadmaps, and financial investment cases to support large-scale data and analytics enablement initiatives. Manage the function's intake and prioritisation process to balance functional delivery with federated enterprise enablement.
• Cross-Organisational Engagement & Enablement: Lead the overarching transition and practical implementation of the federated hub-and-spoke operating model. Partner directly with business unit data representatives to embed the model, serving as the principal advocate and consultative partner for data, analytics, and AI use across all federated spoke teams.
• Committee Leadership & Strategic Alignment: Convene and facilitate the Data & AI strategic decision-making committee to orchestrate enterprise-wide alignment, evaluate complex business problems, and track value realisation.
• AI Use Case Identification & Adoption: Lead the identification, classification, and strategic planning of high-value AI use cases, including Machine Learning and Large Language Model developments. Establish frameworks to safely accelerate federated AI development and provide clear self-service pathways for advanced modeling tools.
• Literacy Uplift & Change Management: Design and champion an Enterprise Data & AI Literacy Program in partnership with P&C to enable safe, independent data management. Lead targeted change management and communication channels to build compelling stories that demonstrate measurable business value to stakeholders.

About the location

This role can be based in Sydney or Melbourne.

About you

• Operating Model Transition Experience: Demonstrated experience leading the practical transition to a hub-and-spoke data operating model within a large enterprise setting.
• Strategic Problem Solving & Commercial Acumen: Exceptional ability to untangle complex, unstructured business challenges, link them to enterprise data initiatives, and compile comprehensive strategic proposals and financial investment cases.
• Advanced Data & AI Comprehension: Strong foundational knowledge of advanced data concepts, technical requirements, data ecosystems, and modern AI capabilities (such as Machine Learning and LLMs).
• Relationship-Driven Leadership: Superb communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of influencing department leads, treating relationships as true partnerships, and building consensus across cross-functional teams.
• Agile & People Management: Practical knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies to effectively guide technical and delivery resources, backed by proven experience in small team leadership.

About our workforce

Snowy Hydro has a culture of decency and inclusion, with a commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people and a supportive environment to ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can succeed.

At Snowy Hydro, we recognise that we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each individual brings, and we believe in providing an environment that allows that uniqueness to thrive.

Snowy Hydro is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.

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