AI Strategy and Implementation Lead - Publishing & Media

Freshminds; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshminds is seeking an AI Strategy and Implementation Lead for an 18-month transformation within a specialist B2B media and events client. You will oversee a small team embedding AI-driven improvements across workflows, technology and operating models, translating strategic objectives into practical solutions.

Reporting to the executive team, you will set direction, govern AI initiatives, manage cross-functional delivery, and measure value.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years experience in management/strategy consultancy.
• Hands-on experience with AI and automation to drive value.
• Able to translate strategic goals into measurable outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder management with senior leaders and partners.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction and integrated delivery roadmap for the AI Implementation Team.
• Assess and redesign workflows for AI, automation and integration.
• Establish governance, policies and standards for security, data protection, IP and ethics.
• Lead cross-functional implementation and report progress to executives.

Skills

AI strategy

Stakeholder mgmt

Transformation management

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

A client in the specialist B2B media, and events industry is seeking for an AI Strategy and Implementation Lead to join the team for an 18-month transformation programme.

You will oversee a small team responsible for embedding AI-driven improvements across the organisation, translating strategic objectives into practical solutions that enhance workflows, technology and operating effectiveness. Reporting into the executive leadership team, you will coordinate AI programmes, drive governance and realise measurable business value.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction, priorities and integrated delivery roadmap for the AI Implementation Team
• Assess and redesign workflows, identifying opportunities for AI, automation, process simplification and improved integration.
• Establish responsible AI governance, policies and standards covering security, data protection, intellectual property and ethical use.
• Lead cross-functional implementation, supplier relationships, adoption and value measurement, reporting progress to executive leadership.

Requirements

• Demonstrated success delivering enterprise-wide transformation programmes with multiple workstreams and stakeholder groups.
• Hands-on experience leveraging AI and automation technologies to drive efficiency, productivity and business value.
• Ability to combine strategic thinking with pragmatic execution, translating business goals into measurable outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior decision-makers, cross-functional teams and third-party providers.
• 5-8 years experience, background in management / strategy consultancy.

Details

• Duration: 18-month fixed-term contract, with potential to extend