Associate Director, Data Science & AI Initiative

myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading LGBTQ+ Business Community as an Associate Director for their Data Science & AI Initiative. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic agenda and enhancing collaboration across various disciplines, contributing significantly to fundraising and outreach strategies. The position offers a dynamic environment at the intersection of data science and education, ideal for those seeking to drive impact and innovation within a prominent institution.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing relationships at senior levels with proven ability to influence agenda.
• Strong experience leading high-performing teams and creating inclusive environments.
• Ability to deliver outreach activities and successfully build a brand.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of strategic plans for Data Science & AI Initiative.
• Communicate the strategic plan throughout the School ensuring engagement.
• Develop specific KPIs to demonstrate impact.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Thinking

Influencing Skills

Commercial Acumen

Education

Advanced Degree in Data Science or related field

Experience in leading teams within educational settings

Job description

Associate Director, Data Science & AI Initiative

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Summary

We are looking for a engaging, experienced and driven individual to join our new Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Initiative as Associate Director. The Associate Director is instrumental to the success and sustainability of the Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Initiative. In collaboration with the Academic Co-Directors the role holder sets the strategic agenda for the Initiative and oversee all operational frameworks to realise the Initiative's ambitions. A priority will be to work closely with the Academic Co-Directors and Advancement to develop funding packages and contribute to fundraising applications related to the Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Initiative.

The Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Initiative at London Business School is the School's interdisciplinary hub for understanding how data, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming business, management education, and society. Co-directed by Professors Nicos Savva and Keyvan Vakili, the Initiative brings together world-class faculty across Strategy, Operations, Economics, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, and Organisational Behaviour to deliver a uniquely holistic business perspective on AI and data science.

At the heart of the Initiative is a commitment to driving impact through three strategic pillars:

Research Excellence

Outreach and Engagement

Advancing LBS's Mission

The Initiative is not only a platform for academic collaboration and business impact, but also a catalyst for innovation and thought leadership within LBS and beyond.

Main Responsibilities

Lead the developing of and then implementing strategic and operational plans for the Data Science & AI Initiative to achieve the department's strategic goals and objectives in respect of (i) academic research, (ii) collaboration and communities of practice, and (iii) shaping business education.

Communicate the Data Science & AI Initiative's strategic plan throughout the School, ensuring high levels of awareness and engagement.

Develop specific and appropriate KPIs for the Initiative. These KPIs will provide evidence of the impact being achieved.

Participate as a senior leader, representing the Data Science & AI Initiative, to influence the strategic direction of the School.

Lead a multi-functional team which involves research (pre and post doctoral candidates) and professional staff.

Anticipate and identify all potential business risks and oversee risk management, compliance and governance.

In consultation with relevant departments and the Academic Co-Directors, to deliver reports on the Initiative's activities.

Represent the School as required to a wide range of external audiences and stakeholders, proactively promoting the Data Science & AI Initiative and the School, its programmes and opportunities.

Closely work with the Academic Co-Directors to identify and establish Data Science & AI Initiative key research themes in order to build relationships with research partner organisations.

Ideal Candidate

Experience of managing internal relationships at the most senior levels with a proven ability to influence and shape the broader agenda in the School.

Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills, able to influence other senior leaders.

Strong experience leading people, managing high-performing teams and creating motivating and inclusive work environments.

Ability to maintain a strong connection between diverse departments.

Experience of leading delivery within a complex organisation with multiple competing demands.

Strong commercial acumen.

Excellent leadership and management experience gained while leading an initiative/department in a leading globally-oriented institution.

Ability to think strategically.

Understanding of latest thinking and practice in business and development.

Experience of having successfully undertaken outreach activities, including building a brand or raising funds for a cause.

Duration: 12 month FTC

Start date: August 2025

Salary: Competitive

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Education

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