General Manager

**About Ampol**

Powering better journeys, today and tomorrow.

Our company has always been about more than fuel. Fuel may be the foundation of our business, but our motivation and purpose comes from the people, businesses, industries and communities we engage with. From our origins until today, we’ve always been inspired by the role we can play in people’s lives - to keep them moving, to make journeys happen. Here at Ampol, we are proud of our heritage as Australia’s only owned fuel brand.

For over 100 years we have supported Australians to travel far and wide, and we’ll be here for 100 more powering better journeys for today and tomorrow.

As we embark on a transformative digital evolution, we are committed to making Ampol easier to work with and within, enhancing every interaction through innovative solutions.

Our approach is anchored in data-driven decision-making and advanced technology integration, allowing us to create seamless and personalized customer experiences that truly resonate. By prioritizing value-based decisions and outcomes, we ensure that our digital transformation will drive meaningful impact and measurable outcomes.

We are dedicated to empowering our business through technology-enabled differentiation, strengthening our foundations to build sustainable value for the future. Our team thrives on the challenge of innovation—dreaming up big ideas, questioning the norm, and tackling complex problems. Together, we are shaping a future that not only meets the needs of today but anticipates the demands of tomorrow.

Join us as we embrace this journey of transformation, committed to delivering exceptional value and experiences that make a lasting impact on our business, customers and industry.

**About the role**:
The GM, Data, Analytics and AI will influence and guide our approach to harnessing data-driven insights that make Ampol easier to do business with and within. You will engage with senior stakeholders to establish the Group Data, Analytics, and AI function, laying the foundation for a data-centric culture across our operating regions and businesses.

Reporting to the Executive General Manager of Tech, Digital, and Data, this role is essential to driving our vision forward. If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for transforming data into strategic assets, we invite you to help shape the future of Ampol. Join us on this journey to redefine how we use Data, Analytics, and AI to achieve our business goals.

**You’ll take us further by**:

- Collaborate with senior leadership to shape and implement a strategic vision that propels the data function forward, aligning it with Ampol’s ambitious goals.
- Lead the design, development, and execution of the Group Data, Analytics, and AI strategy. Transform our data assets into powerful, actionable insights that drive decision-making and innovation.
- Partner with the Tech, Digital and Data Leadership Team to establish robust frameworks for the ethical and responsible use of AI, ensuring that Ampol leads the way in smart, transparent technology deployment.
- Create a data roadmap, data products that drive commercial outcomes
- Build and sustain a Data Communities of Practice that empower teams across Ampol to harness data easily, fostering a culture of collaboration and value creation.
- Lead and mentor a geographically distributed Data Practice, fostering an inclusive culture that celebrates innovation and collaboration across all locations.
- Work closely with business units across the Ampol Group to create and maintain comprehensive data models, repositories, and attributes that underpin key platforms like Databricks and Snowflake, enabling seamless integration and insight.
- Identify and evaluate market trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging technologies to inform strategic initiatives and maintain Ampol’s edge in a rapidly evolving landscape.
- Create a culture of empowerment to tackle complex challenges, make strategic decisions, and inspire and challenge your team to think critically and act swiftly, implementing systematic solutions that drive efficiency and effectiveness.
- Drive the successful delivery of programs within the data function, making decisive moves that align with our strategic vision and operational goals, ensuring we maximise impact and efficiency.

**We’d love it if you have**:

- Proven experience in developing and implementing data, analytics, and AI strategies across enterprise
- Demonstrated experience building a data practice in an enterprise environment, across multiple geographies and cultures
- Experience working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to foster a data-driven culture across the organization.
- Strong background in data, governance, and analytics, with hands-on experience in transforming data into actionable insights.
- Understanding of AI technologies and their ethical implications, with a track record of establishing frameworks for responsible AI usag