AI Catalyst Leader

Dowty, a GE Aerospace company; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FlexChoice benefits

Performance bonus

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

Holiday 26 days with buy/sell option

Job summary

Dowty, a GE Aerospace company, seeks an AI Catalyst Leader to bridge advanced data science with aerospace product and service excellence. You will lead a high‑performing team to embed AI into our business, reporting to senior GE leadership and Dowty management, driving Lean‑based automation and measurable value.

The role combines strategic oversight of data architecture and governance with hands‑on data science leadership, ensuring responsible AI adoption across cross‑functional teams and rapid,

Qualifications

• Data management and processing to derive actionable insights.
• Experience with AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure.
• Strong business acumen to align AI with goals.
• Operational excellence in delivering scalable AI solutions.
• Hands-on data science with a Go-to-Gemba mindset.

Responsibilities

• Defines and prioritizes AI use cases with business units and creates a roadmap for AI initiatives.
• Provides training and resources to enable understanding and adoption of AI concepts.
• Drives adoption of AI-enabled solutions across the organization and promotes innovation.
• Monitors performance of AI initiatives and iterates to improve outcomes.
• Oversees data architecture, engineering, platforms, and governance for a robust data ecosystem.
• Collaborates with engineering, digital, product and business leaders to embed data-driven decision making.
• Ensures AI solutions meet regulatory and ethical standards in aerospace contexts.

Skills

Data management

Cloud computing

Programming: Python

SQL

R

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Data governance

Ethical AI

Tools

Python

R

SQL

AWS

Google Cloud

Azure

Job description

Job Description Summary

As the AI Catalyst Leader for Dowty, a GE Aerospace company, you will bridge the gap between cutting‑edge data science and world‑class aerospace product and service delivery. Reporting to the CDIO of GE Aerospace and the GM of the Dowty, you won’t just build models—you’ll be a leader in a high‑performing team to embed AI directly into our business. This is a high‑impact, gemba‑focused role designed to revolutionise aerospace productivity through Lean principles and intelligent automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Defines and prioritizes AI use cases based on business needs. Collaborates with various departments to understand their challenges and opportunities and develop a roadmap for AI initiatives that deliver measurable business value
• Helps business leaders and teams understand how to use AI. Provides training and resources to ensure a comprehensive understanding of AI concepts, tools, and best practices, enabling informed decision‑making and effective implementation.
• Facilitates adoption of AI‑enabled solutions within the company. Work closely with stakeholders to ensure seamless adoption, address any resistance or concerns, and promote a culture of innovation.
• Monitors the performance and impact of AI initiatives, adjusting as needed to optimize outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
• Key Leader in Data Organization & Protection: Oversee data architecture, engineering, platforms, and governance, ensuring a robust, scalable, and secure data ecosystem.
• Cross‑Functional Leadership: Collaborate with engineering, digital, product, and business leaders to embed AI and data‑driven decision‑making across the organization.
• Regulatory & Ethical AI Governance: Ensure AI solutions meet industry, regulatory, and ethical standards, particularly in aerospace and defense applications.

Qualification & Experience

• Data Management, Interpretation and Processing: Adept at organizing, analyzing, and transforming data to extract meaningful insights and support informed decision‑making.
• Cloud Computing: Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure for deploying and scaling AI solutions.
• Business Acumen: Understands business operations, market dynamics, and financial principles to make strategic decisions.
• Operational Excellence: Executes business processes efficiently and effectively to achieve optimal business performance.
• Experienced in Programming Tech & Tools: Expertise in languages such as Python, R, and SQL.
• Strong Program Management & Organizational Skills: Spearhead all dimensions and layers within the organization to deliver on time, on budget solutions and deliverables.
• Team player who prioritizes customer solutions and business objectives and unyieldingly leverages FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model.
• Multi‑faceted data science expert—capable of operating at a strategic level while also being hands‑on (“Go to Genba”) to collaboratively solve problems.
• Embodies GE Aerospace’s ‘One Culture’ characteristics:
• Passionate Innovator – Drives AI and data‑driven innovation to create new business opportunities.
• Developer of World‑Class Talent – Builds and nurtures high‑performing AI and data teams.
• Accountable Owner – Takes full ownership of initiatives with a focus on execution and results.

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work‑life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Performance based annual bonus
• Non‑contributory Pension
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

UK Security Clearance

UK Security Clearance (SC) is required and must be maintained for this role. Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements for UK Security Clearance are not eligible for this role on grounds of national security. If UK Security Clearance is not obtained, any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security.

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Relocation Assistance Provided

No