AI Strategy and Execution Lead

About the role As the AI Strategy and Execution Lead, you will partner with executives and senior leaders across the organization to translate strategic priorities into a clear AI roadmap, operating model and portfolio of high‑value AI, automation and data initiatives. You will lead the execution of Westpac’s enterprise AI strategy, shape and govern the pipeline of AI opportunities, and drive delivery from concept to adoption and measurable outcomes. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, technology, governance and business transformation, working closely with Product, Engineering, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Privacy, Security, Data, People and Change teams to enable safe, responsible and value‑driven AI adoption. What You’ll Be Responsible For Leading the execution of Westpac’s enterprise AI strategy and translating vision into practical priorities, roadmaps and operating models. Shaping and governing the AI, data and automation pipeline, ensuring the right initiatives receive investment and support. Identifying and scaling high‑value AI and intelligent automation opportunities that improve customer outcomes, productivity and growth. Overseeing end‑to‑end delivery of complex AI initiatives from discovery through deployment, adoption and value realisation. Influencing technology, vendor and ecosystem strategies, including build, buy and partner decisions. Embedding responsible AI, governance, privacy, security and risk practices across the AI lifecycle. Partnering with learning and change teams to build AI capability, literacy and confidence across the organization. Providing strategic leadership across governance forums, investment decisions and enterprise‑wide transformation initiatives. What Success Looks Like A clear and actionable AI roadmap delivering measurable business outcomes. Tangible value from AI, automation and analytics initiatives across the business. Strong enterprise alignment on AI priorities, governance and delivery decisions. Increased AI maturity, stronger data foundations and a scalable delivery capability. Improved AI literacy, confidence and responsible AI practices across Westpac. What We’re Looking For Visionary leader with strategic thinking and practical execution skills, experienced in AI, data, digital, analytics, technology strategy, transformation or innovation leadership. Significant senior leadership experience within large‑scale organizations. Proven track record delivering enterprise‑wide AI, data, technology or automation strategies. Strong understanding of AI, generative AI, analytics, automation and emerging technology trends. Experience leading large cross‑functional programmes and influencing senior stakeholders. Strong commercial acumen and ability to prioritise competing opportunities based on value and risk. Experience working with governance, risk, regulatory and compliance frameworks. Collaborative, inclusive leadership style that brings out the best in others. Benefits 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave. Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year. Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme. Career growth opportunities and internal capability promotion programmes. Generous parental leave, top‑up government‑paid parental leave. School holiday subsidy. 2 volunteer days per year. #J-18808-Ljbffr