AI Enablement Project Manager at Omya

Egerkingen, Solothurn, Switzerland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Data Architecture, AI Workflows, Product Lifecycle Management, Stakeholder Management, Data Management Practices, Agile Methodologies, Communication Skills, Team Collaboration, Data Science, Innovation Management, Business Strategy, Performance Monitoring, Data Infrastructure, Feedback Facilitation, KPI Analysis

Industry

mining

Description

Job Summary Are you passionate about shaping the foundation for AI-driven innovation? Join our Data Science & AI R&D team as AI Enablement Project Manager, where you will lead the delivery of structured and digital data ecosystems that power advanced analytics and AI initiatives across three continents. In this role, you will bridge technical capabilities with business needs, ensuring high-impact solutions through agile project and product management. You will design strategic data-generating systems, transform AI goals into actionable roadmaps, and drive global projects that accelerate digital transformation across our innovation centers. If you thrive at the intersection of data, technology, and strategy, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. Accountabilities Product Strategy & Execution Translate business needs into data and product requirements, prioritizing features based on impact and feasibility. Execute the roadmap for data generation, data science, and AI projects aligned with the digital R&D strategy. Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives. Facilitate ideation and feedback loops for continuous improvement of AI products. Coordinate with the AI Applications team to deliver innovative solutions. Data & Technology Enablement Support standardization of data and technology across three innovation centers. Ensure robust data infrastructure in collaboration with data scientists and IT teams. Apply modern data frameworks to Scientific and business data infrastructure. Performance & Communication Monitor product performance using KPIs related to efficiency, adoption, and business value. Prepare reports and presentations for leadership to communicate progress and strategic alignment. Provide regular updates to leadership on product performance, roadmap progress, and key metrics. Requirements Education Bachelor’s degree in Innovation Management, Business, or related field. Experience in technology. Strongly preferred. MBA or equivalent business background is a plus. Experience Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in data-driven innovation, better if within R&D or technology environments. Knowledge and Skills Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency Project Management using agile tools and methodologies. Understanding of data architecture, AI workflows, and product lifecycle management. Knowledge of data management practices; experience with LIMS systems is a bonus. Team player with ability to support peers and senior management effectively. Professional command of both oral and written English. Local language is a plus Contact Simone Michelotti, HR Business Partner #LI-HYBRID Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials. Our company was founded 140 years ago and remains a privately-owned, independent company headquartered in Switzerland but with offices and plants in more than 50 countries. When you join Omya, you become part of a global team that uses its creativity, expertise and experience to make a difference to people's lives. Thinking of Tomorrow means focusing on the challenges of the future and how we can develop mineral products to solve them. This is a collaborative environment where people work towards common goals, with a common purpose Our purpose, combined with our values of modesty, courtesy, integrity and perseverance, is the foundation of our business. Our values are relevant to our lives, not just our work. All Omya employees, partners and suppliers are bound by a Code of Conduct which reflects our values and guides our behavior.

Responsibilities

The AI Enablement Project Manager will lead the delivery of structured data ecosystems for AI initiatives and bridge technical capabilities with business needs. They will design strategic data systems and drive global projects to accelerate digital transformation.