AI Solutions Group Owner - Principal at Telstra

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

AI Strategy, Portfolio Management, MLOps, LLMOps, Stakeholder Management, Executive Influence, Financial Governance, Cloud AI, Responsible AI, Agile Methodology, Strategic Leadership, Risk Management, Product Ownership, Data Platforms, Enterprise Architecture, Commercial Judgement

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Employment Type Permanent Closing Date 16 May 2026 11:59pm Job Title AI Solutions Group Owner - Principal Job Summary The AI Solutions Group Owner is a senior enterprise leader accountable for setting the purpose, strategic direction, and outcomes for a portfolio of end‑to‑end AI solutions delivered across Telstra. This role ensures AI solutions are scalable, trusted, and value‑generating, aligning enterprise strategy, customer outcomes, and foundational AI capabilities. Job Description This role translates enterprise strategy into outcome‑focused AI solutions that deliver measurable value for customers, employees, and the business. Operating in a complex, federated Data & AI environment, the Group Owner provides strategic clarity, alignment, and direction across mission teams, business partners, and enabling functions. The role ensures AI investments are prioritised effectively, delivered at scale, and aligned to Telstra’s transformation agenda—accelerating responsible, customer‑centred, and commercially grounded adoption of AI. What you'll do Strategic Leadership & Direction Define the purpose, strategy, and outcomes for the AI Solutions portfolio, aligned to enterprise and Data & AI strategy Own and deliver a multi‑year TRAM‑aligned roadmap linking AI demand, solutions, and foundational capabilities Provide enterprise thought leadership on AI opportunities, trends, and capability evolution End‑to‑End AI Solution Delivery Lead the delivery and operation of scalable, segment‑agnostic AI solutions across the enterprise Ensure solutions deliver reuse, longevity, and measurable enterprise value Make clear decisions on scope, sequencing, and trade‑offs to maintain outcome focus Technology Ownership – AI Solutions & Foundations Hold end‑to‑end accountability for AI solutions and platforms across build, run, resilience, and retirement Ensure compliance with enterprise standards for reliability, security, privacy, resilience, and Responsible AI Embed mature AI operations (service management, MLOps/LLMOps, lifecycle management, performance metrics) while balancing innovation with operational discipline Portfolio Governance Translate strategy into prioritised portfolios, investment choices, and resourcing plans Steward the portfolio budget, balancing value, risk, and capacity Govern AI foundations delivered via the joint venture, managing dependencies and enterprise complexity Stakeholder Partnership & Influence Build trusted senior partnerships across business units, platforms, and JV partners Influence executives to align priorities and sustain sponsorship Represent Telstra across relevant industry and ecosystem engagements Risk, Impediment & Complexity Management Proactively manage systemic risks, constraints, and delivery impediments Remove barriers while maintaining strong governance and assurance Apply sound judgement to complex, high‑impact enterprise decisions Culture, Ways of Working & People Leadership Build a high‑performance, accountable culture focused on outcomes and continuous learning Champion agile, human‑centred ways of working Lead through Sub‑Group Owners and Product Owners, partnering with Chapters on future capability and skills About you A senior enterprise leader with strong strategic and commercial judgement, able to translate enterprise objectives into high‑value AI portfolios with measurable outcomes Deep expertise in AI‑enabled products, data platforms, and scalable cloud‑based AI, with a clear understanding of the distinction between solutions and foundational capabilities A credible executive influencer, skilled at aligning senior stakeholders and framing complex topics into clear, decision‑ready insights Experienced in leading large, cross‑functional portfolios through ambiguity, balancing pace, assurance, risk, and value Proven in portfolio, financial, and partner governance, including joint ventures and strategic delivery partners A values‑led people leader who empowers leaders, builds high‑performance teams, and leads confidently through change and complexity Please ensure an up to date CV is attached, for immediate consideration. We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. From our earliest days in the Postmaster General’s Office to the Australian icon we are today, the heart of Telstra has never changed. We’ve always been committed to being a great place to work as we make the world a better place too. Working at Telstra, we all have a why. Whether it’s endless career opportunities, an amazing work-life balance or being able to make a difference, we all know why we’re motivated to be our best here. Our people find purpose and pride in being part of Telstra, because we support the things that matter most. We are committed to making it easy for everyone to apply. If you require accessibility support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to Disability and Accessibility inbox. disabilityandaccessibility@team.telstra.com. In a business as big and diverse as ours, there’s a huge breadth of career paths available. Uncover opportunities, broaden your experience, and discover the many areas of our organization there is to explore. > Explore our teams https://www.telstra.com.au/careers/our-teams

Responsibilities

Accountable for the strategic direction and delivery of a portfolio of scalable, end-to-end AI solutions across the enterprise. This includes managing AI foundations, governing budgets, and aligning AI investments with business outcomes and responsible AI standards.