AI Development Director

October 9, 2026

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Madrid

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Description

The company is hiring an AI Development Director to shape the artificial intelligence agenda while personally delivering solutions for Business Units and Corporate functions. The role combines strategic framing of AI opportunities, evaluation of tools and vendor solutions, and rapid hands-on implementation, reporting directly to the Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer. The director will own the end-to-end AI delivery cycle, establish responsible-AI standards and lead a small team of analysts. This is a 100% on-site role based in Madrid with frequent international travel.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and continuous refinement of the Group's AI strategy and roadmap, aligning AI investments with corporate and business priorities
Present AI roadmap progress to the Board of Directors and ExCom
Assess the AI tools and platforms available on the market and in use at the Group and select the right approach for each business need
Personally implement working solutions quickly and pragmatically for Business Units and Corporate functions from agriculture and operations to commercial, finance and HR
Track the evolving AI landscape, critically evaluate emerging models, tools and vendors and benchmark competitor and industry adoption
Translate AI trends into actionable, prioritized opportunities for the Group
Own the end-to-end AI delivery cycle from use-case identification and feasibility through data readiness, model development, deployment and scaling
Establish responsible-AI, data-privacy and risk-management standards across the Group
Partner with the CISO and ExCom stakeholders to embed AI into business priorities and drive change management for AI adoption
Collaborate with IT, operations, commercial, marketing, finance, human resources and Business Units teams to co-design solutions and secure data access
Lead and mentor a small team of analysts to extend delivery capacity while remaining personally hands-on with the technical work

Requirements

6-10 years of professional experience, currently a Manager or Senior Manager within the advanced analytics / AI practice of a top-tier strategy consulting firm such as BCG X, McKinsey QuantumBlack, Bain Advanced Analytics or Kearney Digital
Candidates from the general strategy practice are not the target profile
Strong analytical capabilities with proven hands-on AI experience
Demonstrated leadership skills collaborating with CEO and ExCo members to set the AI vision and deliver tangible business outcomes
Strategic thinking paired with strong execution instincts with Project and Product management, Change leadership and Cross-functional collaboration skills
AI expertise across the full delivery lifecycle including generative AI and LLMs, classical machine learning, MLOps and data engineering foundations
Ability to evaluate existing tools and vendor solutions and decide build-vs-buy pragmatically
Hands-on technical fluency with Python, SQL and cloud AI platforms such as Azure, AWS or GCP
Ability to develop impactful presentation decks in PowerPoint for executive audiences
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt to diverse and evolving business needs
Proven ability to work autonomously end-to-end from problem framing to deployed solution with limited supervision and under pressure
Attention to detail coupled with strategic thinking, high curiosity and a hunger to learn
Complementary experience in industry, a technology company or a hyperscaler or AI-native organization is a plus, as is some experience leading a small team of analysts

Conditions

100% on-site position based at the Madrid offices
Broad flexibility and willingness to travel frequently and internationally wherever the business needs it

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