at Iberdrola Renewables
Full TimeData & AI Governance Lead
ScottishPower HQ, Glasgow
From up to £78,000 + up to 20% performance bonus + car allowance + family healthcare
Hybrid Working, Permanent
Help us create a better future, quicker
ScottishPower, a forward-thinking subsidiary of the Iberdrola Group and a leader in green electricity generation, is embarking on a strategic journey to define an AI operating model that aligns with its global vision and supports cleaner, electric future initiatives. The AI operating model will serve as a catalyst for value realisation, driving tangible benefits for customers, employees, and the environment.
What you’ll be doing
Reporting to the Digital Planning, Culture and Practices Director, The Data and AI Governance Lead will be responsible for defining, implementing, and overseeing governance frameworks for data and artificial intelligence across the organisation.
You’ll ensure that data and AI initiatives align with strategic objectives, regulatory requirements, and security standards. By fostering a culture of digital innovation and efficiency, the Data & AI Governance Lead will drive the effective use of data and AI to enhance business processes, improve decision-making, and support the company's growth and digital transformation goals.
Central to this strategy is the upskilling of employees in AI, fostering collaboration across business Centers of Excellence (CoEs), and establishing strategic partnerships. The role involves leading a centralised team within Digital Transformation to ensure adherence to AI standards and guidelines, with a strong emphasis on AI risks and ethics.
The Data & AI Governance Lead will also oversee the AI Governance Committee, ensuring ethical and regulatory compliance, and guiding the development and implementation of AI policies and practices.
What you’ll bring
A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology or a related field. Candidates with a Master’s of PhD in a relevant field is preferred.
With a minimum of 5 years’ experience in data governance, AI implementation or a related filed, you’ll possess strong understanding of data governance principles and AI technologies, proficiency in data management tools and AI frameworks and have experience with both structured and unstructured data.
Be a people centric leader who has experience managing cross-functional teams, who can guide and inspire teams. Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to foster collaboration within your project teams, direct stakeholders, and external partners.
With a proven track record of successfully implementing data and AI governance frameworks, you’ll be well versed in best practices related to data and AI, as well as identifying and mitigating risks associated with AI technologies.
Excellent project management skills to oversee multiple AI and data governance initiatives, and experience leading change management efforts and fostering a digital culture. Experienced managing resources efficiently and ensure timely delivery of projects.
This role operates as part of a global team and periodic travel to Spain and other company locations may be required.
What’s in it for you
As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.
At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:
Why ScottishPower
ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.
Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.
ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.
IMPORTANT
Advert will close at 23:59 GMT 5th January 2025
Please note interviews will take place 3rd week of January 2025
Mobility
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.
IMPORTANT
Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below
January-5-2025
