Global AI Transformation & Solutions Lead

AFRY is looking for a hands-on and business-minded AI leader to accelerate AI transformation across its global Pulp & Paper segment. The role focuses on transforming how AFRY works by embedding AI into engineering, project delivery and knowledge management, and on creating AI-enabled products and solutions for clients. The position reports directly to the Global Head of Segment Pulp & Paper based in Spain and can be based in Brazil, Canada, Finland, the United States, Spain, or Sweden.

Responsibilities

Lead the AI strategy, roadmap and portfolio for the global Pulp & Paper segment; Identify and prioritize high-value AI opportunities across engineering, project delivery and client operations; Take an active role in developing, prototyping, testing and implementing AI solutions together with engineers, domain experts and technology specialists; Embed AI into engineering and project-delivery workflows to improve productivity, quality, knowledge reuse and decision-making; Turn AFRY's Pulp & Paper knowledge and expertise into reusable AI-enabled tools and solutions; Create AI products, concepts and repeatable offerings that regional organizations can take to their clients; Build on AFRY's existing capabilities in MES, digital twins, process models, machine learning, operational excellence and industrial data; Turn successful solutions into scalable offerings reusable across projects, countries and clients; Work closely with regional teams to understand client needs and continuously develop the AI solution portfolio; Build AI capability and drive adoption across the global organization; Ensure solutions are developed with appropriate attention to data quality, cybersecurity, intellectual property, governance and responsible AI; Measure success through adoption and tangible business and client value

Requirements

Strong hands-on experience applying AI, generative AI, machine learning, automation and data technologies to real business or industrial challenges; Experience taking AI solutions from concept and prototype through implementation, adoption and scale; Strong understanding of modern AI technologies, including LLM-based applications, AI agents and workflows, machine learning and enterprise knowledge solutions; Experience translating business or client problems into practical digital products and scalable solutions; Enough technical depth to work credibly with AI, data, software and engineering specialists; Strong problem-solving skills and a pragmatic, value-driven approach to technology; The ability to engage effectively with engineers and technical specialists as well as senior business leaders; Strong stakeholder and change-leadership capabilities in an international environment; A genuine bias toward action, experimentation and measurable outcomes; Right to work in at least one of the countries listed for the role

Nice to have

Experience in industrial AI, manufacturing, process industries, MES, digital twins, process optimization, industrial data or engineering environments; Deep Pulp & Paper expertise