Skills Strategy & AI Capability Lead 80-100%

The Skills Strategy & AI Capability Lead will spearhead the development and execution of a skills-focused strategy to support the growth and transformation of Zurich's Life, Health & Bank Distribution business. This role involves translating business strategies and AI-driven operating models into the technical, functional, and leadership capabilities needed for the future. The focus is on creating a practical skills framework, enhancing workforce insights, and integrating skills across various talent and learning processes. The main responsibilities include leading the skills strategy, framework, and implementation roadmap for Life, Health & Bank Distribution. This involves identifying critical skills gaps, informing workforce planning, and shaping technical learning for new AI-enabled systems. The role also includes building personalized learning pathways, embedding skills across recruitment and performance processes, and driving the adoption of these skills through effective use of workforce data. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including HR, Learning & Development, and technology, is essential. To excel in this role, candidates must have significant experience in skills strategy, strategic workforce planning, and organizational development. A strong understanding of how AI, automation, and digital technologies are transforming work and capability requirements is crucial. Expertise in designing practical, role-based learning for technical or operational transformations and a successful track record of leading enterprise change are also required. Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn workforce data into clear business recommendations are essential. Nice-to-have skills include an agile and pragmatic mindset, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, test approaches, and scale successful initiatives. The role is based in Zurich, offering a dynamic and collaborative environment with access to healthy food options, fitness facilities, and excellent public transportation links. The team is supportive, and there are opportunities for continuous learning and development. What the role asks for: - Experience in Skills-Strategy, strategic Workforce-Planning, Organisationsentwicklung, Talent, Learning or Transformation. - Experience with the design and implementation of Skills-Frameworks or skills-based Talent-Practices in a complex organisation. - Understanding of how AI, Automation and digital technologies change work and skills requirements. - Expertise in the design of practical, role-based learning content for technical or operational transformations. - Successful experience in leading enterprise changes and influencing senior stakeholders. - Strong analytical skills and the ability to transform Workforce-data into clear business recommendations. - Agile and pragmatic mindset, with the ability to navigate uncertainties, test approaches, measure results and scale successful approaches.