IgnAlte Consultant (AI transformation)

Thailand, China, Australia, India, Japan, Malaysia, Phillipines, Korea, Republic of, Taiwan, Denmark, Belgium, Germany, Finland, France, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Sweden, Türkiye, Spain, South Africa, Slovakia, Russia, Portugal, United Kingdom, Poland, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Austria, Netherlands, Norway

Analytics & Digitalization

Opublikowany 17-09-2025

About Umicore

Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Giving new life to used metals. Powering the cars of the future. As a global materials and technology group, we apply our specialist knowledge to offer materials and solutions that are essential to everyday life. We aim to be a clear world leader in materials for clean mobility and recycling and have turned our sustainability approach into an even greater competitive advantage. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?

What you will be doing

The IgnAIte programme exists to:

• Increase the Data and AI literacy throughout Umicore
• Create an AI watchtower that monitors Umicore relevant AI developments
• Create an AI radar that keeps track of all the AI deployments in Umicore
• Accelerate the use of AI where appropriate in selected areas within the boundaries of the AI policy

The purpose of the IgnAIte consultant is to progress these four objectives together with the other colleagues in the IgnAIte team and drives business transformation by leveraging AI to deliver measurable value, enhance operational efficiency, and support Umicore’s strategic objectives. This role ensures that AI initiatives are aligned with business priorities and deliver tangible outcomes for stakeholders.

The IgnAIte team is responsible to deliver against the four objectives of IgnAIte. The IgnAIte consultant will be accountable for those parts of the programme assigned to him/her. 

Be responsible for at least one of the SoFs from AI use cases, develop & deploy roadmaps/programs/projects with robust business value

1.    Identify AI opportunities aligned with business goals; develop tailored AI roadmaps and implementation strategies for SoFs
2.    support or facilitate deployment: including solution design & development, ensure ethical and scalable AI integration; data cleaning, feature engineering and model training; define and evaluate model effectiveness and recommend optimizations and continuous improvements
3.    Drive and support change management & Training: support organizational change through training and stakeholder engagement; promote AI literacy and responsible usage across teams

You will follow up on the latest AI development and its application in the market worldwide and bring them into Umicore where you see a business value

Main interface is with the departments where IgnAIte is rolled out

The role is global focus, thus not a regional function

• The role interacts and communicates with several functions and teams within Umicore such as but not limited to Digitalization / IS / corporate function where he/she works closely with / CRD / BIT / communication team / legal etc.
• Main interface is with business leaders, operational managers, and functional teams to ensure AI projects are business-driven.
• Acts as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, translating business needs into technical requirements and vice versa

The role will also interact with external partners (external consultants / vendors / AI system supplier / peer companies etc.)

Who we are looking for 

• Proven track record of delivering business value through AI or digital transformation projects.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to identify and quantify the impact of AI on business outcomes.
• Experience influencing senior business stakeholders and driving organizational change.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts in business terms and build consensus among diverse audiences.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, business intelligence, or related field
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, business intelligence, or related business field
• Proven knowledge of commercial AI solutions (e.g., SaaS platforms) and custom-built AI tools
• Familiarity with GenAI, predictive analytics, and automation technologies
• Understanding of data governance, quality, readiness for AI
• Ability to manage cross-functional AI projects with business acumen
• Experience in change management and stakeholder engagement
• Compliance & Ethics: Familiarity with AI policy frameworks, risk management, and ethical AI deployment
• Communication, Project management, Influencing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in digital tools and technologies, AI systems, data analytics, and automation tools
• Capable of influencing teams and driving AI adoption without direct managerial authority
• Eagerness to stay updated on AI trends and contribute to pilot testing and tool selection

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds.

As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?