Head of AI Strategy and Operations

Oklo•Santa Clara, CA

1d•$220,000 - $280,000•Remote

About The Position

Oklo is seeking a Head of AI Strategy & Operations to help drive the company’s adoption and integration of AI across core business functions. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, operations, technology, and execution, supporting initiatives across engineering, licensing, legal, operations, and commercial teams. As AI rapidly transforms both energy demand and how complex systems are designed and operated, this role will help translate emerging AI capabilities into practical operational improvements across Oklo’s business. You will work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to identify high-impact opportunities, implement AI-enabled workflows, and improve how the company designs, licenses, builds, and operates advanced nuclear systems. This role is designed for a highly execution-oriented operator who can navigate ambiguity, create structure without unnecessary process, and drive measurable outcomes across a wide range of initiatives.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience working with AI/ML tools, workflows, or systems in a professional setting
Technical background in engineering, computer science, physics, or related fields (or equivalent hands-on experience)
Experience partnering closely with engineering or technical product teams
Familiarity with modern AI systems, data pipelines, or software tooling environments
Experience in energy, infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, or other regulated industries
Experience supporting partnerships with enterprise technology companies
Experience in a startup or scaling organization

Responsibilities

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