Head of Artificial Intelligence

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Job Title: Lead AI Scientist

Contract: Initial 6-Month Contract

Location: London - Warwick

Rate: £750 - £800 inside umbrella

About Us:

Join an organization that is at the forefront of delivering safe, secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses! We are dedicated to connecting people with the energy they need while shaping the sustainable future of our industry. As we navigate a rapidly changing landscape, we seek to anticipate customer needs, optimize energy delivery costs, and innovate flexible energy systems. By delivering on our promises and pursuing growth opportunities, we aim to revolutionize the energy sector.

In our IT and Digital division, we collaborate with diverse energy businesses, leveraging technology to drive efficiency and empower our teams. With a strong commitment to Agile methodologies and a digital mindset, we are leading the charge towards a carbon-free future. Join our multicultural, customer-centric global team and embark on an exciting professional development journey!

Your Role:

As the Lead AI Strategy & Value Specialist, you will be pivotal in expanding the roadmap of AI opportunities within our AI Center of Excellence. You will ensure that our business units make impactful investments in analytics and AI while maximizing the value of these investments. Your responsibilities will include:

• Scoping Opportunities: Collaborate with core business and IT teams to identify high-impact AI opportunities and envision analytics-powered processes.
• Business Case Documentation: Create compelling business cases that outline financial and non-financial benefits of proposed AI solutions.
• Collaboration with Delivery Teams: Work closely with solution delivery teams to define technical requirements and serve as the main interface with business units.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor AI program performance using KPIs to assess the impact of AI solutions and engagement with the Value Office.
• Governance Support: Partner with data and AI governance teams to evaluate risks associated with analytics and AI solutions.
• Engaging Presentations: Craft and present engaging updates to leadership and stakeholders, showcasing the vision, progress, and impact of the AI Value Office.
• Executive Reporting: Deliver concise reports on AI Value Office achievements and future initiatives.
• Strategy Development: Support the organization’s AI and data strategy development while staying current with industry trends.

What You’ll Bring:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Business Management, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in asset-heavy industries such as Utilities, Energy, Mining, Engineering, or Manufacturing.
• A strong understanding of Analytics and AI, including Generative AI, and a passion for leveraging these solutions to drive business success.
• Exceptional business analysis skills, with expertise in capturing requirements and crafting clear business cases.
• Outstanding presentation skills, with a knack for delivering impactful content to diverse audiences.
• Proven communication and stakeholder management abilities, especially engaging with senior executives.
• An independent work ethic, with the ability to influence and navigate within a matrixed organization.
• Experience in a consulting role is a plus, particularly in strategic transformation initiatives related to data, analytics, or AI.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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