SENIOR AI STRATEGY PARTNER
We can consider applicants in Dublin/Cluj/Hyderabad/Porto. Hybrid set up with some travel from time to time.

THE CONTEXT: 

The Technology Strategy & Insight function have a simple purpose; to drive strategic change using data and insights.

Our purpose is supported by our principles; we enjoy doing great work every day, we keep things simple, we understand our business, we are bold, and we are proactive.

The Senior AI Strategy Partner will serve as a thought-leader for Flutter Technology, playing a lead role in shaping our strategic direction, and general democratization, of AI technologies.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE SENIOR STRATEGY PARTNER ROLE:

• To serve as an AI thought leader for Flutter Technology, providing coaching, mentoring an advisory to help advance the AI capabilities across the team.

• To partner with stakeholders across Flutter Technology and our global technology community to:

  • Shape Flutter Technology’s strategic direction for AI

  • Identify and prioritize opportunities

  • Contribute to the development, prototyping and application of AI solutions to solve real-world business problems

  • Establish a fit-for-purpose operating model that enables effective scaling of AI solutions to create value across the Group.

• To own the analysis of end-to-end complex solutions, including making recommendations on critical decisions.

• To facilitate decision making and arbitration relating to trade-offs and options to be progressed during the lifecycle of major strategic change.

• To communicate effectively to ensure expectations, outcomes and impacts of strategic initiatives are clear and consistently understood.

• To produce high quality, Executive-Committee ready, outputs, proposals, and status updates.

• To develop strong relationships with senior stakeholders across technology at Flutter, including members of the Global Technology Community.

• To lead strategic initiatives, as required, ensuring outcomes are aligned to the strategic priorities of the business, delivery is consistent and predictable, and resource allocation is optimized.

• To lead by example and foster an organizational culture that embraces change and continuous improvement, while serving as a role model in the promotion of the Group’s position on responsible gambling, sustainability, and DE&I.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience of operating within a fast-paced global online/eCommerce organization, ideally one with a multi-divisional structure, is desirable.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a style that can flex according to the audience; excellent storytelling ability with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Excellent creative thinking ability, able to look at alternatives and consider new ways of thinking to solve problems.

• Experience of:

  • AI systems, tools and techniques, i.e., machine learning, deep learning, NLP, neural nets, computer vision

  • AI ethics, including bias mitigation

  • Machine learning algorithms [i.e., Supervised/Unsupervised Learning, Deep Learning]

  • Data processing and AI frameworks

  • Cloud computing

  • High-performance computing

• Academic background in computer science, mathematics, statistics or related, is preferred.

KEY CAPABILITIES:

• Building Support; we establish close relationships with our stakeholders, underpinned by trust, integrity, and respect. We are able to build awareness, understanding and positive momentum behind the Group technology strategy, often without being in a position to assert authority.

• Objective; we are impartial and unbiased, ensuring equal treatment for all and that decisions taken are based on objective criteria.

• Collaborative; we work effectively and in partnership with our stakeholders on shared goals that align towards the achievement of the Group technology Strategy. We foster a collaborative environment and assume the role of leader when required.

• Adaptable; we understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives on an issue and can adapt our approach to achieve a successful outcome.

• Strategic Thinking; we think about the big picture to conceptualize and use that perspective to support & inspire our partners to think beyond the immediate issues in front of them to achieve long term competitive advantage through greater agility, faster time to market and a better customer experience.

• Strategic Communication; We are proactive and considered in our approach to stakeholder communications. We actively listen, provide constructive feedback, and help others to consider new perspectives. We are strategic storytellers when we communicate our brand and demonstrate the value we create across the group.

This role is open for recruitment in our Cluj, Porto, Dublin, Leeds and Hyderabad offices. Benefits will be in line with the entity in each country and discussed with the assigned local recruiter.