Head of AI Strategy and Operations

Oklo Inc

Head of AI Strategy and Operations at Oklo, integrating AI across business functions and driving operational improvements. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance nuclear technology deployment.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $220,000 - $280,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead high-priority AI strategy and operations initiatives across Oklo’s business areas
Translate AI capabilities into actionable execution plans, including defining use cases, owners, timelines, risks, and measurable outcomes
Drive internal AI adoption across engineering, licensing, legal, operations, and corporate workflows
Build lightweight systems and processes to track AI initiatives, adoption metrics, operational improvements, and execution progress
Identify operational bottlenecks and opportunities where AI can improve efficiency, cycle times, quality, or decision-making
Partner with technical teams to evaluate and integrate AI into plant design, monitoring, optimization, and deployment workflows
Support relationships with AI and enterprise technology partners, including helping structure collaborations and align internal priorities
Prepare materials and recommendations for executive leadership related to AI strategy, capabilities, and investment priorities
Establish practical standards and best practices for AI tool usage across teams
Help build repeatable systems for evaluating and integrating emerging technologies into Oklo’s operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–12 years of experience in strategy, operations, product, consulting, or similar cross-functional roles
Demonstrated experience driving initiatives from concept through execution in fast-moving environments
Experience identifying and implementing operational improvements or process efficiencies
Strong project management instincts, including managing timelines, owners, dependencies, and risks
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing executive-level materials
Strong judgment and ability to prioritize high-impact opportunities
Ability to operate independently with high ownership in ambiguous environments
Comfortable working across both technical and non-technical teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible time off
Equity
Competitive pay
401k
Health insurance
FSA
Flexible work hours

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Hard Skills & Tools

AI strategyAI adoptionoperational improvementsproject managementprocess efficienciesuse case definitionrisk managementmetrics trackingemerging technologies integrationplant design optimization

Soft Skills

communication skillsjudgmentprioritizationindependenceownershipcollaborationexecutive-level preparationcross-functional teamworkproblem-solvingadaptability