Director Artificial Intelligence PMO

Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Our businesses deliver a broad range of products and solutions to customers in every corner of the globe, serving the transportation, infrastructure, environment and consumer industry sectors. We bring the power of innovative chemistry to solve customers' challenges today while preparing them to meet tomorrow’s needs. Our commitment to innovation is driven by a passion to advance our customers' businesses through our deep understanding of their applications and the global trends that impact their operations. If you do not meet every requirement, or your experience is slightly different that what we have listed, we still encourage you to apply!

Role Overview

The AI PMO Director is an individual‑contributor director responsible for establishing an enterprise AI Program Management Office (PMO) to bring structure, prioritization, and execution discipline to AI initiatives across Cabot. The role translates enterprise strategy into a prioritized AI portfolio and ensures effective execution of high‑quality AI programs, serving as the central integrator across businesses, functions, and Digital.

Responsibilities

• Align and translate Cabot's enterprise strategy into a structured, actionable AI portfolio aligned to company strategic priorities.
• Facilitate structured discussions with the Executive Committee (ExCo) and AI SteerCo to drive alignment on priorities and sequencing.
• Synthesize business needs and constraints into clear AI prioritization options; frame trade‑offs, value cases, and resource implications to support decision‑making.
• Ensure proposed AI initiatives are credible, scalable, and aligned to enterprise value, constructively challenging assumptions where needed.
• Develop and maintain a prioritized portfolio of AI initiatives aligned to enterprise value.
• Lead use‑case identification and shaping with business and functional leaders; identify duplication and opportunities to streamline AI activity across the organization.
• Serve as Program Director for select enterprise‑critical AI initiatives; lead cross‑functional teams through deployment and scale, ensuring delivery quality and consistency.
• Own execution accountability for prioritized AI initiatives, ensuring delivery to a high standard.
• Establish and enforce program management disciplines, including governance, milestones, and stage gates.
• Proactively identify and resolve execution risks, bottlenecks, and resource constraints.
• Ensure effective implementation and transition of solutions into business operations.
• Establish and operate the AI SteerCo governance model and decision framework.
• Drive a consistent operating cadence: annual portfolio and funding alignment with ExCo; quarterly prioritization and value reviews with SteerCo; monthly execution reporting to project sponsors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in program management, transformation, or large‑scale initiative delivery.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross‑functional programs in a global organization.
• Experience working closely with senior executives and influencing enterprise‑level decisions.
• Experience with digital, data, analytics, or AI‑enabled initiatives strongly preferred.

Experience & Skills

• Strong execution leadership with a consistent track record of delivering complex initiatives.
• Ability to translate strategy into structured, actionable plans and execution roadmaps.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills without direct authority.
• Strong business and financial acumen, including value case development and tracking.
• Fluency in AI and advanced analytics; ability to evaluate and shape AI use cases in partnership with the business.
• Differentiate high‑value, scalable initiatives from low‑value or experimental efforts.
• Assess feasibility, including data readiness, integration complexity, and adoption challenges.
• Engage effectively with technical teams while maintaining a business‑first perspective.

Organization Context

The role sits outside of the company’s Digital organization and reports to the Senior Vice President overseeing Digital and Global Business Services (GBS). It operates as an enterprise role across all businesses and functions, working closely with the AI SteerCo, Executive Committee, business and functional leadership teams, Digital and delivery teams, and Finance.

Benefits & Compensation

Compensation for this position ranges from $228,700 to $331,600 annually, with bonus based on personal and company performance. All positions are eligible for health benefits on the first day of employment, annual bonus, local benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

EEO Statement

Cabot is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and employees — regardless of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. We provide reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities or religious beliefs and practices in accordance with applicable law. Cabot is committed to supporting and maintaining a safe and environmentally focused working environment. All employees are expected to uphold this commitment in every position.