The AI Partner will play a pivotal role in identifying, evaluating, and deploying high-impact artificial intelligence, machine learning and automation applications at the site level. This role requires close collaboration with various functions and stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives and ensure the successful integration and scaling of AI solutions. The ideal candidate will act as a key AI ambassador, guiding cross-functional teams through the potential and limitations of AI/ML to address specific business challenges effectively.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
Collaborate with different functions, lean teams, and stakeholders to proactively identify and evaluate high-impact opportunities for AI/ML applications at the site level
Act as a key AI partner to cross-functional project teams
Guide teams through the potential and limitations of AI/ML to effectively address specific business challenges
Translate business challenges into clear problem statements, measurable success criteria, and value hypotheses
Serve as a key partner for the site to leverage AMP 2.0 possibilities
Coach different teams in AMP 2.0 and guide them through the different functionalities to develop their own use-cases in AMP
Drive the development of proof-of-concept (POC) for high-impact opportunities at the site level
Work closely with the PT Central AI team to quickly run feasibility tests or adapt existing use-cases for the site’s business needs
Partner with the PT Central AI team and other stakeholders to scale AI POC to production-scale deployments
Activate the business impact of the AI solution at the site level
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s/master's degree in industrial engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, electronics and communication engineering, data science, artificial intelligence or comparable discipline or a related field
At least 3 years of experience in the industrial application of AI/ML (PoCs, first deployments) as well as in working with business departments and IT/OT
Data & Integration: SQL, working with structured/unstructured data, APIs/ETL, data quality checks; Integration with enterprise systems (e.g. SAP, MES); Visualization (Power BI/Tableau)
Experience with Lean/Kaizen practices, especially moderating workshops/events
Strong verbal and written English language skills
Desired Characteristics:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical challenges
Good understanding of project management principles, including agile methodologies, to drive projects from concept to completion
Ability to work under pressure; Take ownership of onsite activities
Good communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and prepare clear, concise documentation
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within diverse, cross-functional teams at the site and PT level
