WHY VALVOLINE GLOBAL OPERATIONS?

At Valvoline Global Operations, we’re proud to be The Original Motor Oil, but we’ve never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future.
With a global presence, we develop future-ready products and provide best-in-class services for our partners around the world. For us, originality isn’t just about where we began; it’s about where we’re headed and how we’ll lead the way. We are originality in motion.

Our corporate values—Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, and Excellence—are at the heart of everything we do. These values define how we operate, how we treat one another, and how we engage with our partners, customers, and the communities we serve. At Valvoline Global, we are united in our commitment to:

• Treating everyone with care.
• Acting with unwavering integrity.
• Striving for excellence in all endeavors.
• Delivering on our commitments with passion.
• Collaborating as one unified team.

When you join Valvoline Global, you’ll become part of a culture that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence. Together, we’re shaping the future of automotive and industrial solutions.
The Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lead is a strategic, executive role responsible for architecting and leading the enterprise-wide vision, strategy, and execution of artificial intelligence and its associated processes at Valvoline Global. As the steward of AI innovation, this role drives transformative value creation across the business by embedding AI into core operations, enabling intelligent decision-making, and unlocking new sources of competitive advantage.
Reporting to the Chief Digital & AI Officer, this role provides thought leadership at the intersection of technology, data, and business transformation—partnering with C-suite leaders to institutionalize AI as a strategic capability. This role owns and is accountable for delivering enterprise AI governance, prioritizing high-impact use cases, and building the operating framework required to scale and sustain AI success globally.
The Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lead oversees a portfolio of AI initiatives—from predictive analytics in manufacturing to business insights to enterprise efficiency and resourcing—and serves as the primary facilitator of responsible AI deployment. This role balances technical leadership with business acumen, ensuring that AI investments deliver measurable value, comply with regulatory and privacy standards, and drive enterprise-wide transformation.

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?

At Valvoline Global, we’re looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our journey of innovation and excellence. Are you ready to shape the future with us? Apply today.
Requisition ID: 159

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree strongly preferred 10+ years of experience in a technology platform with a combination of artificial intelligence, data science, or machine learning; with 5+ years in a senior leadership role
• Proven success delivering enterprise-scale technical and/or AI solutions in manufacturing, supply chain, or industrial contexts
• Technical proficiency in AI/ML tools (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch), cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure), and MLOps
• Understanding of AI governance, ethics, and regulatory compliance frameworks
• Ability to bridge technical teams and business functions; excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience with talent and change management and leading through organizational transformation