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You've driven AI adoption across multiple business functions and delivered AI products that created measurable value - whether in productivity, customer experience, operational efficiency, or risk management. You excel at working cross-functionally, aligning Business, IT, Data, and Risk teams around shared objectives. You've engaged Executive Committees to shape AI roadmaps, secure sponsorship, and communicate AI's business impact. You're equally comfortable presenting to the Board and rolling up your sleeves with delivery teams. You bring experience in a multinational environment, collaborating with shared technology organizations or centers of excellence to balance local priorities with enterprise standards. You hold a Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Additional certifications in AI, Generative AI, or Digital Transformation are a strong asset. You are fluent in English. Dutch and/or French is considered a strong asset. What sets you apart: * Deep understanding of AI, Generative AI, Agentic AI, and emerging technologies - and how to turn them into business outcomes * Strong AI product management skills - portfolio governance, prioritization, value measurement, and scaling * Knowledge of Responsible AI, AI governance, and regulatory frameworks (EU AI Act) * Familiarity with the AI vendor landscape and hyperscaler services * Strategic business acumen paired with change leadership and stakeholder influence * A collaborative mindset - building trust across functions, Group entities, and external partners ## Description * AI Strategy Roadmap: Define and execute the enterprise AI strategy, translating vision into a prioritized roadmap that drives measurable business value. * AI Transformation Program: Lead organization-wide AI adoption, literacy, change management, and capability building to embed AI into how we work. * AI Product Portfolio: Own the full lifecycle of AI products - from use case discovery and business case development to industrialization, scaling, and value realization. * Group Alignment: Act as the primary interface with Allianz Group and Allianz Tech, ensuring strategic alignment while championing Benelux priorities. * Responsible AI Governance: Ensure all AI initiatives comply with EU AI Act, data privacy requirements, and internal governance frameworks. * Cross-functional Delivery: Coordinate Business, IT, Data, Risk, Compliance, and Legal stakeholders to deliver AI solutions efficiently and at scale. * Innovation Emerging Technologies: Monitor AI market trends, evaluate new capabilities, and identify opportunities to accelerate experimentation and influence the Group roadmap. * AI-enabled Ways of Working: Embed AI assistants and autonomous agents into business processes, supporting leaders in redesigning operations for the AI era. ## Related Videos - [AI in Leadership: How Technology is Reshaping Executive Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1705-ai-in-leadership-how-technology-is-reshaping-executive-roles) - [Your imaginations is (no longer) the limit: how Generative AI empowers people to be creative](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/741-your-imaginations-is-no-longer-the-limit-how-generative-ai-empowers-people-to-be-creative) - [Guiding Agentic AI with Vue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2033-guiding-agentic-ai-with-vue) - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) - [The shadows that follow the AI generative models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/624-the-shadows-that-follow-the-ai-generative-models) - [It's not easy being green](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/558-it-s-not-easy-being-green) ## Related Articles - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Stephan Gillich - Bringing AI Everywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/489-stephan-gillich-bringing-ai-everywhere) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [MLOps – What’s the deal behind it?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/125-mlops-what-s-the-deal-behind-it)