Director – Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence

About the Role

As the Director AI Centre of Excellence, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping Essity’s AI strategy.

We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace.

We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we'd love to talk.

Here’s what you’ll be doing :

What You Will Do :

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive AI adoption.

Shape Essity’s AI journey and ensure ethical compliance.

Foster innovation and continuous learning within your team.

Strategic Leadership :

Refine and implement a strategic vision for AI initiatives across the organization.

Identify opportunities for AI application and align them with our overall strategy.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management :

Work closely with the Essity AI Council, IT, analytics, data science, and business teams.

Facilitate communication, resolve conflicts, and drive AI adoption.

Knowledge Sharing :

Establish the AI Center of Excellence as a hub for best practices.

Organize training sessions, workshops, and external interactions to promote learning.

Governance and Compliance :

Ensure AI initiatives comply with laws, regulations, and ethical standards.

Align with our Beliefs and Behaviors as an ethical guardrail.

Innovation and Research :

Stay updated on AI developments and explore innovative opportunities.

Engage with thought leaders and industry publications.

Team Management :

Lead a team of four direct reports.

Foster a culture of innovation and provide necessary resources.

Performance Metrics :

Establish key metrics to evaluate the AI Center’s success.

Regularly report to senior management and stakeholders.

Strategic Activities outside AI :

Participate in strategic activities within IT Strategy and Business Technology leadership.

Who You Are :

Over 10 years of experience across various business functions.

Strong business acumen.

Familiarity with underlying technologies (Data Science, ML).

You understand the full value chain of a company like Essity.

Passionate, self-driven, and purpose-oriented.

A leader who motivates teams and executes visions.

Excellent communicator, especially with top management.

Trustworthy and diplomatic, building strong stakeholder relationships.

Skilled in organizational management and translating insights into outcomes.

Technologically savvy with strategic thinking abilities.

Direct involvement in digital transformation, analytics, and new business models.

Demonstrated leadership capabilities and decision-making skills in a matrix organization.

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Collaborative and Inclusive Culture Empowering & Engaged Leaders Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact Learning and Growing in your Career Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life Life-changing Innovations Competitive Total rewards.

If you’re ready to shape the future of AI at Essity, join us on this exciting journey!

Together, we are improving lives, every day.

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place.

With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.