AI Governance & Transformation Lead

The role translates enterprise AI governance principles, policies and controls into practical ways of working across the Business Units, while ensuring governance requirements, risks, decisions, dependencies and actions are integrated into the overall transformation. The successful candidate will work across AI, Technology, IT, Security, Privacy, Legal, Risk, Purchasing and business teams to ensure Responsible AI is embedded in how AI use cases are assessed, approved, deployed, adopted and monitored. This is a hands-on role requiring strong AI governance knowledge, transformation experience, programme discipline and the confidence to influence and challenge senior stakeholders without direct authority. Deep software engineering, R&D or Sales expertise is not required. Essential 15+ years of experience across transformation, programme governance, technology governance, risk or complex change in global organisations. Demonstrable recent experience in Responsible AI, enterprise AI Governance, AI assurance, data governance or closely related technology governance. Experience operationalising governance frameworks by converting principles and policies into practical processes, controls, decision rights and accountabilities. Good understanding of the AI lifecycle and the governance considerations associated with assessing, approving, deploying, adopting and monitoring enterprise AI use cases. Strong experience working across Business Units and central functions, including Technology, Risk, Security, Privacy, Legal, Compliance or operational teams. Strong Transformation PMO and programme governance capability, including SteerCos, RAID and dependency management, decisions, actions, executive reporting and escalation. Proven ability to influence and constructively challenge senior stakeholders without direct organisational authority. Ability to translate complex governance and technology issues into clear business implications, options and recommendations. Experience operating in a large, global and highly matrixed organisation. Excellent executive-level written and verbal communication. Desirable Experience designing or implementing an enterprise Responsible AI or AI Governance framework. Experience developing AI governance operating models involving both central governance functions and decentralised Business Unit ownership. Experience with AI risk assessment, AI use-case governance, AI assurance, model governance or related controls. Experience transitioning transformation capabilities into business-as-usual operating models. Experience in technology, telecommunications, financial services, consulting or another large global enterprise. Familiarity with evolving Responsible AI frameworks and regulatory expectations. Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in technology, engineering, business or a related discipline. Relevant postgraduate qualifications, such as an MBA, MSc or equivalent, are desirable.