Senior Director, AI, Data & Analytics
London, 2 days a week in office | Up to £165,000
This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of the data, analytics and AI strategy within a highly influential organisation operating in a complex, international environment. Sitting within the senior leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how data, insight and advanced analytics drive commercial decision-making, operational efficiency and digital transformation.
The Company
This organisation operates within a highly regulated global sector and supports strategic sourcing and supply chain activities across international markets. They are investing significantly in their data, analytics and AI capabilities to ensure data becomes a strategic asset across the business.
The Role
Senior Director, AI, Data & Analytics, you will be responsible for defining and delivering the organisation's enterprise data, analytics and AI strategy.
Responsibilities include:
- Developing and executing the overall data, analytics and AI roadmap aligned to business priorities
- Leading multiple teams across data engineering, analytics, business intelligence, insight and data science
- Driving adoption of data-driven decision-making across senior leadership and business functions
- Establishing robust data governance frameworks, ownership models and data quality standards
- Shaping the organisation's approach to AI and machine learning, identifying opportunities to create measurable business value
- Overseeing modern data platforms, architecture and analytics capabilities
- Delivering strategic insight that influences commercial, operational and procurement decisions
- Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders across a complex matrix environment
- Championing data literacy and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement
- Managing and developing a high-performing team while supporting ongoing capability growth
Your Skills & Experience
You will bring:
- Experience in a senior leadership role within data, analytics, business intelligence or insights
- A proven track record of developing and implementing enterprise data strategies
- Strong expertise across analytics, reporting, business intelligence and strategic insight
- Experience leading advanced analytics, machine learning or data science functions
- Knowledge of data governance, data quality and enterprise data management best practices
- Experience operating within large, complex or matrix organisations
- The ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive organisational change
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate data into business outcomes
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and creating high-performance cultures
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
What They Offer
- Salary up to £165,000
- Senior leadership position with significant strategic influence
- Opportunity to shape and mature enterprise data, analytics and AI capabilities
- Leadership responsibility for a sizeable multidisciplinary team
- Exposure to complex, business-critical transformation initiatives
- Collaborative culture with strong executive sponsorship
- Excellent long-term career progression opportunities
How to Apply
If this sounds like the role for you, apply below!