Head of AI & Automation: Strategy, Governance & Innovation

Dwr Cymru Cyf

Cardiff

On-site

GBP 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme
Private Health Insurance
Gym and fitness discounts
Enhanced pension contributions
Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Dŵr Cymru Cyf, headquartered in Wales, is recruiting a Head of Automation and AI to shape a strategic, enterprise-wide vision for automation, AI and intelligent operating capability. The role drives governance, assurance and value delivery across functions, balancing innovation with risk and regulatory confidence.

The post holder leads AI governance, incubation, Workplace AI and ORAI, ensuring scalable, secure and sustainable deployments, while engaging senior management to maximise benefits and

Qualifications

  • Degree-level qualification in Computer Science, Data, Information Technology, Business, Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • Professional management or management qualification, or demonstrable equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the enterprise automation and AI long-term plan.
  • Own and govern the Automation and AI portfolio with prioritised initiatives.
  • Establish and uphold AI governance, assurance and responsible adoption.
  • Guide AI incubation, innovation and value validation.
  • Lead ORAI, Workplace AI and related enterprise AI capabilities.
  • Ensure successful automation and AI initiatives are transitioned into operational services.
  • Manage strategic suppliers and commercial relationships.
  • Build engagement with senior stakeholders across departments.

Skills

Automation strategy
AI governance
Stakeholder engagement
Change management
Programme leadership

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Data, IT, Business, Engineering or related
Professional management qualification

Tools

Microsoft AI
Copilot
Power Platform
Azure AI

Job description

Dŵr Cymru Cyf, headquartered in Wales, is recruiting a Head of Automation and AI to shape a strategic, enterprise-wide vision for automation, AI and intelligent operating capability. The role drives governance, assurance and value delivery across functions, balancing innovation with risk and regulatory confidence.

The post holder leads AI governance, incubation, Workplace AI and ORAI, ensuring scalable, secure and sustainable deployments, while engaging senior management to maximise benefits and

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