Data and AI Director

3 weeks ago


Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom JD Group Full time

This role will play a pivotal part in executing the Technology strategy alongside the rest of the technology leadership team. Key responsibilities include creation and execution of data & AI strategies, the integration of recent acquisitions, and the long-term development of our technology capabilities. Impact will be measured on business outcomes including adoption of data products across the business, customer satisfaction, cost optimisation and operational efficiency.

**Job Responsibilities:**

  • Develop and Implement Data Strategy: Formulate and implement a Group-led data strategy that supports business goals, enables governance & reporting, and provides a blueprint to regional technology teams.
  • Migration, Standardization, and Integration: Oversee the migration to a unified cloud data provider and BI tool. Develop standardized processes for franchise operations and ensure seamless integration of acquired entities.
  • Build unified Tech-Data team: (currently decentralised across departments). This includes target operating model recommendation, execution plan to target state and continuous development of the data and AI talent within that team.
  • Business partner: Work closely with commercial data leads in the business to understand internal customer requirements and unlock Tech data strategy.
  • Foster Business-Led Way of Working: Drive a business-led mindset in data product development, ensuring solutions are aligned with business needs and contribute to strategic objectives.
  • Data & AI Innovation and Transformation: Lead data and AI transformation initiatives, driving innovation through the adoption and integration of AI. Enhance data literacy and data-driven decision making across the business.
  • Team Leadership: Lead and develop a high-performing data and AI team. Foster a culture of continuous learning and development, and ensure the team has the necessary skills and capabilities to execute the strategy.
  • Data Governance: Establish and maintain robust data governance frameworks to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Budget Management: Develop and manage the annual budget for the data and AI function. Allocate resources effectively to support strategic initiatives and operational excellence.

**Requirements:**

  • 15+ years of business experience, ideally in business management, legal, financial, or information or IT management — recently at or near the Director level. Broad business experience internally and within the vertical industry is desired.
  • 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in leading cross-functional teams, multidisciplinary environments, and enterprise-wide data analytics and AI programs operating and influencing effectively across the organization and within complex contexts.
  • Experience in integrating complex cross-corporate processes and information strategies and/or designing strategic metrics and scorecards. Strategy and management consulting experience is desirable.


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