Head of Secure Data, AI Transformation

Role Overview

• Leading the global corporate function that ensures ZEISS can harness the transformative power of data and AI technologies while safeguarding its critical assets
• Aligning data and AI initiatives with the organization’s strategic goals, fostering innovation, and ensuring security remains a priority
• Setting the strategic direction and target operating models for secure data and AI transformation across ZEISS
• Taking ownership of AI governance, requirements and enablement to ensure secure, ethical and compliant AI technology use
• Ensuring ZEISS is protected from evolving AI-specific cyber threats throughout the lifecycle of AI models
• Driving innovation to enhance cyber security posture through AI-powered technologies
• Engaging in research partnerships to explore emerging threats and piloting next-generation AI technologies
• Providing clear direction, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth within a global team

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Data Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Information Security, Data Engineering, Machine Learning, or a related discipline
• Proven professional experience across data platforms, ML/AI systems, or information security with related senior or leadership roles across global organizations
• One or more relevant and current information security certifications from an established organization (such as CISSP, CISM, NIST AI RMF Practitioner or other related)
• Proven experience in defining and executing enterprise-wide strategies for secure and compliant AI adoption to drive a secure digital transformation
• Demonstrated expertise with AI governance frameworks, standards, regulatory requirements (e.g., EU AI Act), and ethical AI principles
• Hands-on expertise with integration of security-by-design along the AI/ML solution lifecycle, including defending against AI-specific threats such as prompt injection, model extraction, data poisoning, and adversarial attacks
• Sound understanding of security architecture, GRC, cyber defence, and security engineering to effectively drive AI governance across the organization and align AI-enhance with the broader cyber security strategy
• Demonstrated innovation-driven mindset and ability to explore, evaluate, and pilot next-generation AI technologies, including agentic AI and advanced ML methods
• Strong expertise in establishing enterprise data governance frameworks that ensure data quality, lineage, integrity, and security for AI systems
• Experience in functionally and disciplinarily leading international and global teams within a business or technical environment, demonstrating a proven track record of strategic planning, team development, and operational excellence.

Tech Stack

• Cyber Security

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities
• Health insurance
• Global team events