AI Program Leader

Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper & world-shaper.

As a leader within Alcoa, you can help fulfill our purpose and realise our vision to build a legacy of excellence for future generations. Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with the flexibility and equal opportunities that help everyone thrive. You have the power to shape things and individuals to make them better.

About the Role

Alcoa is entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation, with Artificial Intelligence playing a critical role in how we operate, innovate, and create value across our global business. As part of this expansion, we are seeking an AI Program Leader to lead the development and delivery of Alcoa’s enterprise‑wide AI strategy and portfolio.

Leading a team of AI Deployment Leads, you will partner with business stakeholders to identify and prioritise high‑value AI opportunities, whilst working closely with the AI Technical Lead and ITAS to deliver Alcoa’s AI strategy and prioritised roadmap that will deliver measurable, sustained value across Operations and Enterprise Functions.

In addition, your key contributions will include:

• Partnering with the ITAS Strategy team, portfolio managers, and business stakeholders to identify AI opportunities and develop value‑driven business cases.
• Leading AI program delivery, including managing AI deployment leads, overseeing organisational change management, and ensuring sustained adoption and value creation.
• Establishing and maturing the systems, processes and controls required to meet governance, assurance, and ethical AI requirements.
• Owning external AI partnerships and capability uplift, including vendor selection and management, delivery of AI and Data Science education programs, and translating complex AI concepts for non‑technical audiences.

What’s on offer

• Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.
• Flexible hybrid working options available.
• Employee growth and development opportunities.
• Parental leave support for all caregivers.

What you can bring to the role

• Tertiary qualifications in Mathematics, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related discipline.
• Substantial experience in a comparable industry, with a strong understanding of AI and Data Science concepts.
• Proven experience leading complex technology programs, including work backlog planning and prioritisation.
• Demonstrated capability in leading and coaching diverse teams of internal and external technical specialists.
• Strong working knowledge of AI governance, organisational change management frameworks, and project management methodologies.
• A flexible work approach to support global business priorities including participating in virtual meetings across various time zones and regions.

Additional information

• Interviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applications will be considered.
• You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.

Be part of shaping our organisation and join us in building a legacy of excellence for future generations.

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About the Location

Alcoa is an international company with multiple locations and joint ventures across six continents. Wherever you choose to join us, you'll be joining a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation. As industry pioneers, we are redefining what it means to be a sustainable aluminum company, bridging the journey from mines to metal.

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress.  Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person’s gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.

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This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.