Data Science / AI Team Leader

About the company Banijay Entertainment is the largest independent content producer and distributor, home to over 130 production companies across 20+ territories, with a multi-genre catalogue boasting over 200,000 hours of original programming. Banijay Entertainment is a collective of creative entrepreneurs. The group represents some of the biggest global brands including Survivor, Big Brother, Peaky Blinders, Temptation Island, MasterChef, Wallander, Rogue Heroes, Mr Bean, The Wall, Hunted, and Black Mirror among others. By imagining and delivering high-quality multi-genre IP that was born locally and travels globally, the business offers the best stories told the best way. Banijay Entertainment is built on independence, creative freedom, entrepreneurialism, and commercial acumen. As the largest independent content producer and distributor in the world, Banijay Entertainment is at the forefront of innovation in media, delivering world-class storytelling to audiences everywhere. Join us as we redefine the future of content creation and distribution through cutting-edge technology. We are looking for an AI Solution Lead to spearhead our artificial intelligence initiatives. As AI Solution Lead, you will be responsible for identifying and validating impactful AI opportunities, working closely with cross-functional teams to bring the most promising ideas to life. You will be the go-to person for AI initiatives, especially driving exploration, feasibility, and alignment. Acting as a key advisor, you will collaborate with business leaders, technical experts, and vendors to drive the adoption of scalable AI solutions. Reporting directly to the Chief Digital & Innovation Officer, this role is central to shaping and executing Banijay’s AI vision, defining roadmaps, guiding executive decision-making, and driving the implementation of scalable, innovative solutions that empower local teams, enhance business performance, and ensure the organisation remains at the forefront of AI advancements. AI Strategy Collaborate with the Chief Digital and Innovation Officer and the top management team to define a vision, roadmap and execution plan for AI initiatives, aligned with Banijay’s business priorities. Help the top management to make strategic decisions on AI, by providing studies on trends, opportunities and limits of current technologies. Define, implement and monitor KPIs to evaluate the success of AI initiatives and their contribution to business objectives. This includes monitoring AI project outcomes, assessing ROI, and adjusting strategies as necessary. Implementation of AI solutions Ensure the organisation has the necessary technology infrastructure, including data storage, computing power, and AI tools, to support AI initiatives. Support the local teams by bringing your expertise on AI, assessing the feasibility of ideas, exploring new AI solutions and identifying how to implement them in our line of business. Act as a bridge between technical experts and business stakeholders, defining requirements and driving the adoption of AI-driven solutions. Assess interoperability and AI integration with existing business tools (ERP, databases, internal APIs). Monitor solution performance and ensure adoption and continuous improvement. Evaluate and enhance AI systems’ capabilities, ensuring they remain scalable, robust and aligned with evolving business and regulatory needs. Create and formalise best practices and tools to support local teams working on AI. Raise awareness and support internal teams in the use of AI in their daily work. Documenting knowledge and making it accessible so that new users can easily know how to use our AI-driven solutions. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, such as data privacy laws. Market intelligence & innovation Stay updated with the latest AI trends and technologies to ensure the organisation remains at the forefront of AI innovation. Lead AI-driven innovations, scout emerging technologies, identify internal and external best practices, propose best option for introduction (PoC, prototype, pilot,….) Master’s degree in data science, Computer Science, Business Analytics or related fields At least 8 - 10 years of experience in a consultancy role focused on innovation/data science/AI Deep knowledge of AI technologies (intelligent automation, machine learning, deep learning, LLMs, LRMs, autonomous agents and agentic workflows) and AI frameworks Hands-on experience with AI or data-related projects and familiar with its tools, models, and ecosystem. A good understanding of AI security and data privacy challenges. Good knowledge in Agile methodologies and ability to design and deliver end-to-end AI initiatives that align with strategic goals Ability to be an inspiring ambassador and to prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to navigate a matrixed, international organisation, balancing global goals with local needs. Chief Digital and Innovation Officer. Contract Type Permanent, full-time. Monday-Friday – 9:30am - 6pm. Hybrid working (3 days per week in the office). If you apply for this role, your personal information will be used by Banijay for recruitment purposes and in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Policy We are an inclusive and disability confident employer. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse and under-represented backgrounds and are committed to providing a creative and inspirational home for all people. To make sure we are inclusive and accessible to all, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance either to help you with your application or whilst working with us.