Job Title: Head of AI Data Programme Management
Location: South West + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Fixed Term Contract
Role ID: SF
Lead the Future of AI and Data Transformation
About Us
At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Head of AI and Data Programme Management at our South West sites, near Bristol.
The role
As Head of AI and Data Programme Management, you’ll take the lead in delivering our enterprise AI and data transformation portfolio. This is a senior operational role where you’ll turn strategic vision into measurable outcomes, driving innovation across defence, aerospace, and engineering.
Day-to-day, your work will shape how we harness AI and data to strengthen national security and critical infrastructure making a real difference to society while accelerating your own career growth.
1. Leading the operational execution of AI and data programmes across a global engineering enterprise
2. Translating strategic initiatives into scalable delivery plans and measurable business outcomes
3. Managing complex, cross-functional projects spanning research, engineering, and policy domains
4. Driving governance, risk management, and resource planning for multi-million-pound portfolios
5. Engaging senior stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful delivery
This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with days in the office and days working from home.
Essential experience of the Head of AI Data Programme Management
6. Extensive experience in technology, data, or digital transformation, with 5+ years in senior programme leadership
7. Proven track record delivering complex AI, data, or digital engineering programmes in large-scale environments
8. Strong understanding of AI, machine learning, and enterprise data systems, plus cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
9. Expertise in programme management frameworks (MSP, PRINCE2, PMI, SAFe) and agile delivery practices
10. Excellent financial and resource management skills with experience managing multi-million-pound budgets
Qualifications for the Head of AI Data Programme Management
11. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or Business/Technology Management
12. Professional certifications in programme management (MSP, PRINCE2, PMI) are advantageous
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at
13. Generous holiday allowance
14. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
15. Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
16. Employee share scheme and shopping savings portal
17. Payment of professional fees
18. Reservists receive 10 days’ special paid leave
19. Holiday Trading options
20. ‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering
21. Flexible working options
22. A dynamic working environment