Data & AI CoE Setup LeadRole Purpose
The Data & AI CoE Setup Lead will be responsible for designing, establishing, and scaling a centralized Data and AI Center of Excellence (CoE). This role will drive the organization?s data and AI strategy by building capabilities, defining operating models, and enabling business units to leverage advanced analytics, AI, and data-driven decision-making at scale.
Key Responsibilities
CoE Strategy & Vision
Define the vision, scope, and strategic objectives for the Data & AI CoE
Identify high-impact use cases across business units and functions
Align CoE priorities with enterprise digital and technology strategy
Operating Model & Organizational Design
Design the CoE operating model, including centralized, federated, or hybrid structures
Define roles, skills, and team structure (data engineering, data science, ML engineering, governance, etc.)
Establish engagement models with business units and stakeholders
Capability Building & Setup
Lead the end-to-end setup of the CoE, including hiring, onboarding, and vendor partnerships




Establish core capabilities across data engineering, analytics, AI/ML, and MLOps
Define standards, frameworks, and reusable assets
Data & AI Platform Enablement
Define requirements and support implementation of scalable data and AI platforms
Collaborate with technology teams on cloud, data architecture, and tooling decisions
Ensure robust data governance, security, and compliance practices
Use Case Delivery & Scaling
Prioritize and oversee delivery of AI and analytics use cases
Establish repeatable delivery frameworks and agile ways of working
Drive adoption and scaling of successful solutions across the organization
Governance & Performance Management
Define KPIs, SLAs, and success metrics for CoE performance
Establish governance frameworks for project prioritization and execution
Monitor value realization and continuously optimize outcomes
Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management
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