Director, Data & AI Strategy

Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

Board of Innovation

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About us

We are BOI, a company where strategy meets AI, where scale-up energy meets top-tier clients, and where your career moves as fast as you do. No bureaucracy, no hierarchy, no egos. Just smart people shaping big opportunities, together.

From developing AI-powered retail models for a global retailer to creating an autonomous innovation engine for a major CPG company, our work aims to push the boundaries of what’s possible with AI.

We’re looking for a Director of Data & AI Strategy, a leader who combines deep AI expertise with a strong background in business strategy and organizational change. You’ll have full autonomy to shape the future of AI.

Ready to break away? Join us!

About the role

As a Director of Data & AI Strategy, you will guide clients through AI-driven business transformation, helping them move beyond pilots and embed AI as a strategic, scalable capability. 

You will:

  • Lead business development & growth – Drive market expansion, build strategic partnerships, and generate revenue by positioning BOI as a trusted AI transformation partner.
  • Define AI strategy – Work with C-suite and senior leaders to develop AI roadmaps, aligning technology with business objectives.
  • Shape AI operating models – Design governance structures, talent strategies, and AI Centers of Excellence to scale AI responsibly.
  • Lead AI transformation programs – Oversee large-scale AI initiatives, ensuring seamless integration across business, data, and IT functions.
  • Bridge AI & organizational change – Drive AI adoption through structured change management, upskilling programs, and cultural shifts.
  • Advise on AI ethics & governance – Implement responsible AI frameworks that address bias, transparency, and regulatory compliance.
  • Guide AI investment & ROI prioritization – Identify high-impact AI use cases and build business cases for investment.

Ideal candidate profile

We’re looking for someone who embodies these qualities:

  • T-shaped expertise: Deep understanding of AI/ML, data architecture and analytics combined with expertise in organizational change and transformation.
  • Enterprise AI strategy experience: Proven track record in defining and implementing AI strategies for large organizations.
  • Strong business & technical acumen: Ability to translate complex AI concepts into C-suite-ready insights and actionable strategies.
  • AI transformation leadership: Experience leading large-scale AI-driven transformation initiatives, from AI CoE setup to MLOps implementation.
  • Governance & ethics expertise: Strong understanding of AI regulation, responsible AI frameworks, and risk management.
  • AI adoption & change management: Experience in upskilling workforces, driving AI literacy, and integrating AI into business workflows.
  • Collaboration & influence: Ability to work cross-functionally with business leaders, data scientists, engineers, and product teams.
  • AI-Focused business development: Proven experience in securing strategic client partnerships, driving AI-related revenue growth, and expanding market presence.

Preferred qualifications

  • Advance degrees in AI, Data Science, Organizational Transformation, or related fields.
  • 8+ years of experience in AI strategy, data transformation, business strategy or enterprise AI deployment.
  • Consulting background (bonus: experience leading AI initiatives in a large enterprise).
  • Strong understanding of AI models, tools, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and MLOps.
  • Experience with AI governance frameworks, ethical AI, and regulatory compliance.

Why join us?

  • Work at the forefront of AI transformation, shaping how global enterprises build AI-native products and organizations.
  • Lead high-impact AI initiatives that drive real business value.
  • Collaborate with top AI talent, business leaders, and technology experts.
  • Grow your career in a fast-evolving AI landscape, with opportunities to influence strategy at the highest levels.
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Tags: AI governance AI strategy Architecture AWS Azure Consulting GCP Machine Learning MLOps Responsible AI

Perks/benefits: Career development Startup environment Transparency

Region: Europe
Country: Belgium

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