Head of Data and AI Innovation Lead

2 weeks ago


San Francisco, California, United States World Economic Forum Full time
Job Description

The World Economic Forum is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to fill the role of Head of Data and AI Innovation. This position is a key part of our Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, which aims to harness the potential of technological advancements for equitable and human-centered transformation of industries, economies, and societies.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a high-performance team and driving the successful execution of projects. They will develop and manage multi-stakeholder initiatives from concept to completion, requiring a hands-on approach to overseeing workstreams, managing resources, and removing barriers to ensure timely and impactful delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading teams, managing large-scale projects, and driving outcomes through direct, hands-on involvement. They will also have significant experience in hands-on project management, with a strong network of relationships with key actors in the AI and frontier technology ecosystem.

The role will involve:

  • Leading by example, balancing high-level strategic oversight with direct, hands-on management of global teams and initiatives
  • Actively engaging in the day-to-day execution of projects, ensuring that key milestones are met
  • Originating, building, and overseeing strategic multi-stakeholder initiatives and partnerships with key stakeholders to address opportunities and challenges brought by AI and frontier technologies
  • Managing the end-to-end execution of multi-stakeholder initiatives, from conception through to successful implementation
  • Driving stakeholder engagement, not only at the executive level but also through active partnership building, fostering collaboration with the most relevant stakeholders in the AI and frontier technologies ecosystem

The successful candidate will be a results-driven, hands-on professional with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to produce high-quality content such as research papers, digital articles, and strategic reports. Fluency in English is required, with proficiency in other languages considered an asset.

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative organization, and to contribute to shaping the future of AI and frontier technologies. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.



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