Head of AI First Program

Publication date : Oct 14, 2026, 12:00AM

About us

Join us at Orange Business!

We are a network and digital integrator that understands the entire value chain of the digital world, freeing our customers to focus on the strategic initiatives that shape their business.

Every day, you will collaborate with a team dedicated to providing consistent, sustainable global solutions, no matter where our customers operate. With over 30,000 employees across Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Europe, we offer a dynamic environment to develop and perfect your skills in a field filled with exciting challenges and opportunities.

About the role

Lead the evolution of our AI strategy by setting clear visions, establishing robust governance, and advancing impactful adoption of AI use cases that unlock measurable value, positioning the organization at the forefront of technological innovation and strategic growth.

• Reconfirm and shape the program's vision by aligning it with our future strategy and platform goals.

• Redefine governance structures and lead all steering committees to ensure effective oversight and decision-making.

• Identify and mitigate risks related to value definition, measurement, progress tracking, duplications, and recent investments.

• Prioritize strategic topics and use cases, promoting opportunities for scaling and broader adoption.

• Advance the end-to-end delivery of AI use cases, ensuring timely and quality implementation.

• Manage the adoption and integration of AI use cases across relevant business functions to maximize impact.

• Serve as the GDO point of contact for Data and AI governance at the organizational level, ensuring compliance and alignment.

• Lead a small team contributing functionally to the AI-First program, developing a joint environment and ensuring efficient resource management.

• Oversee the overall GDO savings plan related to AI initiatives, monitoring impact without direct financial duties.

About you

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in program management, with proven capabilities in transversal management and an in-depth awareness of Data and AI organizations. They will demonstrate the ability to consistently engage stakeholders, prioritize initiatives based on strategic value, and effectively coordinate cross-functional teams. A master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent, along with at least 10 years of relevant experience, is required. Strong communication skills and organizational acumen are essential, as well as the ability to negotiate within governance frameworks and make makes timely decisions decisions to optimize use case value and resource allocation.

Your professional skills:

• Demonstrates extensive experience in program management, with a proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in data and AI contexts.

• Has a strong awareness of organizational functions related to Data and AI, facilitating effective transversal management.

• Possesses exceptional stakeholder engagement skills to coordinate efforts across multiple teams and functions.

• Exhibits the capacity to prioritize initiatives based on strategic value and potential impact.

• Holds a comprehensive knowledge of AI and data management standards, tools, and frameworks.

Your soft skills:

• Communicates clearly and effectively across various audiences, ensuring alignment and awareness.

• Negotiates with stakeholders using organizational governance frameworks to reach mutually beneficial agreements.

• Demonstrates sound judgment in arbitrating and terminating non-value-adding use cases or activities.

• Shows flexibility and energy in navigating a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.

• Builds joint relationships, facilitating cooperation and constructive dialogue among diverse teams.

Join our organization as the Head of AI-First Program to influence the future of technological innovation. In this role, you will leverage your methodical thinking mindset, technical ambition, and desire to learn to advance transformative AI initiatives. We offer a dynamic environment that values exploration, rigorous management, and the opportunity to lead meaningful projects that shape our strategic landscape, all within a community dedicated to growth, teamwork, and impactful delivery.

What we offer

• Global Opportunities: Work in multi-national teams with opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and customers from all over the world.

• Flexible Work Environment: Flexible working hours and possibility to combine work from office and home (hybrid ways of working).

• Professional Development: Training programs and upskilling/re-skilling opportunities.

• Career Growth: Internal growth and mobility opportunities within Orange.

• Caring and Daring Culture: Health and well-being programs and benefits, diversity & inclusion initiatives, CSR and employee connect events.

• Reward Programs: Employee Referral Program, Change Maker Awards.

Only your skills matter Regardless of your age, gender identity, race, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sexual orientation, marital status, neurotype, disability, veteran status or appearance, we encourage diversity within our teams because it is a strength for the collective and a vector of innovation. Orange Group is a disabled-friendly company and equal opportunity employer: don't hesitate to tell us about your specific needs.

At Orange, only your skills matter.

Regardless of your age, gender, background, origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, or appearance, we actively encourage diversity within our teams, as it is a collective strength and a driver of innovation.Orange is a disability-inclusive employer: please feel free to let us know about any specific needs you may have.