Your Impact
You will shape how data, analytics and AI create value across Asahi. You will define and execute an enterprise‑wide strategy spanning advanced analytics, data science, AI and GenAI, ensuring alignment with business priorities, technology direction and long‑term value creation. Working in close partnership with senior and executive leaders, you will translate complex analytical and AI concepts into clear, actionable insights that drive stronger decision‑making and commercial outcomes.
Leading the AI Centre of Excellence, you will embed data science as a core organisational capability—enabling advanced modelling, experimentation and data‑driven decision‑making at scale. You will establish strong governance and responsible AI practices, while building a high‑performing, collaborative culture that delivers ethical, secure and scalable AI solutions supporting Asahi’s growth, reputation and sustainability ambitions.
Key Responsibilities
Define and deliver Asahi’s enterprise strategy and multi‑year roadmap for analytics, data science, AI and GenAI
Lead the AI Centre of Excellence, setting standards and scalable delivery models
Oversee delivery of high‑impact analytics, AI/ML and GenAI solutions
Partner with senior leaders to shape and prioritise value‑led use cases
Establish and embed governance, responsible AI, risk and compliance frameworks
Build, lead and develop high‑performing multidisciplinary teams and partners
Uplift enterprise capability through enablement, tooling and operating‑model integration
Manage strategic technology and delivery partners to maximise outcomes
About You
Extensive experience in data science, AI/ML or advanced analytics leadership roles
Proven track record delivering enterprise‑scale AI and GenAI initiatives
Strong executive stakeholder management with experience influencing senior leadership teams
Deep expertise across AI/ML, GenAI, cloud platforms (Azure strong preference) and modern data tools
Experience working with SAP and Service Now highly desired
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and building Centres of Excellence
Strong business acumen with a focus on measurable value and outcomes
Passion for ethical, responsible and secure data and AI practices
FMCG or complex, fast‑paced industry experience highly desirable
Why Asahi Beverages?
At Asahi Beverages, we're passionate about crafting more than just drinks - we craft moments of connection, celebration, and shared enjoyment. We bring together a diverse portfolio of iconic beverage brands, a commitment to quality, and a drive to constantly innovate. Headquartered in Melbourne and with facilities right across Australia and New Zealand, you’ll find Asahi is a place where talent is nurtured, and ambition is rewarded. If you’re ready to toast your future, we’re ready to meet you.
We are a Circle Back Initiative employer and commit to responding to all applicants.
Asahi Beverages is one of the leading beverage companies in Australia and New Zealand, producing an extensive range of alcohol and non-alcohol beverages.
Our non-alcohol portfolio extends across soft drinks, mixers, mineral water, water, juice, tea, energy and sports drinks, with iconic and well-loved brands such as Schweppes, Cool Ridge and Pepsi.
Our alcohol portfolio includes both local craft and international beers such as Asahi Super Dry and Peroni, as well as cider, ready-to-drink and spirits brands.
Asahi Beverages formed in 2014 through the integration of the Schweppes Australia and Asahi Premium Beverages businesses in Australia and Independent Liquor in New Zealand. Our Group also includes The Better Drinks Co, a NZ based juice and organic soft drink business and craft brewer, Mountain Goat.
We work in a category with rapidly changing consumer wants and needs, which fuels our entrepreneurial spirit and our thirst for category-growing innovation. Our company has grown enormously over the past decade, and as we continue to evolve, we’re looking for people who thrive on collaborating, connection and building high performing teams and who are agile, adventurous and always willing to jump in and give it their all.
It’s an exciting time to join our company. We believe that with us, you’ll get the experiences you need to develop to the next stage of your career as together we build the Asahi Beverages and the beverages category of the future.
Keen to explore our current vacant positions? Visit our Careers Page:
https://www.asahi.com.au/careers/careers
