AI Operations · Role
Head of AI Operations
The Head of AI Operations runs the whole function: strategy, team, governance and budget. They answer for AI's aggregate business impact, not a single project.
What they do
- Set the company's automation strategy and roadmap.
- Build and lead the team (managers, engineers, governance).
- Own aggregate ROI and risk in front of leadership.
Skills it needs
Company-level AI strategyTechnical team leadershipGovernance and risk managementBudgeting and business casesChange management
Salary by country and seniority
| Country | Seniority | P25 | Median | P75 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Head / Director | €116.875 | €116.875 | €116.875 | Schätzung aus öffentlichen Quellen |
| Spain | Head / Director | €150.000 | €150.000 | €150.000 | Schätzung aus öffentlichen Quellen |
| United Kingdom | Head / Director | €170.510 | €170.510 | €170.510 | Schätzung aus öffentlichen Quellen |
| United States | Head / Director | €146.960 | €146.960 | €146.960 | Schätzung aus öffentlichen Quellen |
Figures in euros, gross annual — each with its source.
Calculate a salaryWhen to hire
When AI stops being a project and becomes a function with its own team and budget.
When not to
If you're still validating your first use case: this is a scale role, not a starter one.