Data & AI Acceleration Manager

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Duty Post: JTI Head Office, Taguig City, Philippines

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Department: IT Global

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Group: WG3

Professional Level: Experienced

Reporting to: Regional Program Director APAC

Data & AI Acceleration Manager

The Data & AI Acceleration Manager will drive the delivery and adoption of Data & AI solutions across the business. The role partners with business and technology teams to identify opportunities, shape solutions, and deliver initiatives from concept through implementation and adoption.

As a Data & AI Acceleration Manager, you will:

- Lead end-to-end Data & AI initiatives , from demand and solution shaping through implementation, deployment, and adoption.

- Partner with stakeholders to identify and prioritize Data & AI opportunities that deliver business value.

- Guide stakeholders on AI/GenAI capabilities and limitations and challenge solutions where needed.

- Manage project plans, risks, dependencies, resources, and internal/external delivery partners.

- Ensure solutions follow Data & AI governance, security, privacy, architecture, and Responsible AI standards .

- Drive adoption and capability-building across Data & AI tools and solutions.

Requirements:

- University degree in a relevant field.

- At least 5 years of relevant experience in Data & Analytics, business technology, or solution delivery.

- Strong practical knowledge of Data, AI/GenAI, and related technologies . Coding is not required, but sufficient technical depth to guide and challenge solutions is essential.

- Hands-on experience going through an actual AI implementation/adoption cycle , beyond general exposure to or use of AI tools.

- Strong project/program management experience, ideally delivering Data/AI solutions end-to-end.

- Strong business partnering, communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.

- Understanding of Data/AI governance, privacy, security, and Responsible AI.

- Proficient in the English language.

What to Expect?

- Lead Data & AI initiatives from business opportunity to implementation and adoption .

- Work at the intersection of business, technology, and AI .

- Partner with local, regional, and global stakeholders and technology experts.

- Help accelerate responsible Data & AI adoption across JTI.

Are you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now!

Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support, alternative formats, or have other access requirements, please let us know.