Overview
VP Digital Insights and Artificial Intelligence – UK We are seeking a highly capable and strategic VP Digital Insights and Artificial Intelligence to lead the strategy, implementation, and governance of data, analytics and AI platform architecture across the organization. This newly created role is responsible for shaping the company’s approach to information management, enterprise data management, analytics, predictive analytics and AI while ensuring the design, delivery and continuous improvement of the underlying technology platforms that enable these capabilities.
Responsibilities
* Define and lead the enterprise-wide Digital Insights & AI Platform Strategy, ensuring alignment with business priorities and long‑term technology roadmaps.
* Establish governance frameworks for data, analytics and AI to ensure quality, security and ethical use.
* Drive adoption of AI, automation and analytics solutions across business functions to maximize ROI and efficiency.
* Lead the development and maintenance of information management and enterprise data management frameworks to ensure data quality, consistency and availability.
* Oversee data integration, taxonomy, metadata management and data stewardship initiatives.
* Ensure proper architecture and tooling for data pipelines, data lakes and enterprise reporting platforms.
* Own the design, delivery and evolution of enterprise technology platforms that enable data, analytics and AI.
* Define the technical architecture (data, application, integration and cloud architecture) to support business needs, scalability and resilience.
* Partner with IT delivery teams to ensure timely implementation of platform enhancements and upgrades.
* Evaluate and select technology solutions (BI tools, ML platforms, automation frameworks) that align with the enterprise architecture and future‑proof the business.
* Build and partner on advanced analytics and business intelligence capabilities to deliver actionable insights.
* Develop predictive and prescriptive analytics use cases that inform strategic decisions and improve operational outcomes.
* Champion self‑service analytics and empower business teams to access and use data confidently.
* Identify, evaluate and deliver AI initiatives including conversational AI, intelligent automation and machine learning models for forecasting and optimization.
* Collaborate with product, operations and technology teams to embed AI into products, services and workflows.
* Drive process optimization initiatives using AI insights to reduce friction and improve efficiency.
* Act as a trusted advisor to business and IT stakeholders, identifying opportunities where AI and analytics can create business value.
* Build strong relationships with internal and external partners (vendors, technology providers, consultants) to accelerate capability building.
* Lead change management efforts to drive adoption of digital intelligence solutions and foster a data‑driven culture.
* Support the building of a high‑performing team of data analysts, data scientists, solution architects and AI/automation specialists.
* Develop and deliver education and training programs on data literacy, analytics and AI best practices.
* Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in AI, machine learning, cloud platforms and analytics to inform strategic decisions.
Location
UK
Senior Level
* Executive
Employment Type
* Full‑time
Job Function
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Software Development
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