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 vari...