Artificial Intelligence Business Manager

Department: Digital Engagement Department
Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
Contract Type: Open-ended

Activity Level: 100%

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is the guardian of the Olympic Games and the leader of the Olympic Movement.A truly global organisation, it acts as a catalyst for collaboration between all Olympic stakeholders, including the athletes, the National Olympic Committees (NOCs), the International Sports Federations (IFs), Organising Committees for the Olympic Games, the Worldwide Olympic Partners and Media Rights-Holders. It also works with public and private authorities,including the United Nations and other international organisations.

If you are experienced in the field of Artificial Intelligence and the opportunity to build a better world through sports inspires you, this is a unique opportunity to join the IOC and further your contribution to the Olympic Movement.

AI Business Manager

Step into the role of an AI Business Manager and become a driving force behind integrating AI into fan engagement strategies and the broader Olympic Movement. In this position, you will lead transformative AI projects, coordinate communities of practice, and bridge the gap between cutting-edge technical solutions and real-world applications. This role requires a strategic thinker with a passion for AI and sports, eager to shape the future of fan engagement.

Your day begins with compiling and analyzing the latest business innovations and trends in AI, ensuring that you and the organization stay ahead of the curve. By mid-morning, you are leading AI projects designed to enhance fan engagement, maximizing the value they bring to people while ensuring their successful delivery. In the afternoon, you coordinate both internal and external communities of practice, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing across the organization and the broader Olympic Movement.

In this position, you will also support the development and refinement of the Olympic AI strategy and roadmap. Your role includes serving as the Subject Matter Expert on AI for fan engagement, business innovations, and communities of practice.

Main Responsibilities:

• Compile, analyze, and communicate business innovations and trends in AI.

• Lead AI projects focused on fan engagement, maximizing impact while ensuring successful delivery.

• Coordinate internal and external AI communities of practice to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.

• Work closely with the AI programme team to identify, evaluate, and execute AI-related projects, ensuring comprehensive oversight.

• Compile best practices and lessons learned in the AI domain.

• Support the development and refinement of the organization’s AI strategy and roadmap.

• Prepare insights and materials for corporate reporting requirements.

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert on AI for communities of practice, fan engagement initiatives, and business innovations.

Education, Language, and IT Competences:

• University education or equivalent experience in AI or a related field.

• Proven experience in identifying and implementing AI-related projects.

• Experience in stakeholder engagement and building community networks.

• Fluency in English; proficiency in additional languages is an asset.

• Interest in sports and in leveraging AI to enhance fan engagement and experiences.

Technical, Organizational, and Personal Competences:

• Strong understanding of AI trends, technologies, and best practices.

• Excellent project management skills with the ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously.

• Strong analytical skills with a detail-oriented approach.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

• Strong communication skills, capable of presenting complex information clearly and effectively.

Join us in this dynamic role and play a key part in revolutionizing fan engagement through AI. Your expertise will help shape the future of sports interactions and set new benchmarks in the world of artificial intelligence.

Come and join an organisation where the spirit of inclusion, gender equality and diversity is embedded in its DNA, and which focuses on what unites us – a passion for sport and its values. Work in a flexible and rewarding environment which offers competitive employee benefits and numerous incentives to live a sustainable, healthy and active life. By joining us, you will become part of the Olympic Movement and help to build a better world through sport, with the opportunity to work with people of more than 70 nationalities.