Senior Director, AI, Data & Analytics

Senior Director, AI, Data & Analytics

London, 2 days a week in office | Up to £165,000

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of the data, analytics and AI strategy within a highly influential organisation operating in a complex, international environment. Sitting within the senior leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how data, insight and advanced analytics drive commercial decision-making, operational efficiency and digital transformation.

The Company

This organisation operates within a highly regulated global sector and supports strategic sourcing and supply chain activities across international markets. They are investing significantly in their data, analytics and AI capabilities to ensure data becomes a strategic asset across the business.

The Role

Senior Director, AI, Data & Analytics, you will be responsible for defining and delivering the organisation's enterprise data, analytics and AI strategy.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and executing the overall data, analytics and AI roadmap aligned to business priorities
• Leading multiple teams across data engineering, analytics, business intelligence, insight and data science
• Driving adoption of data-driven decision-making across senior leadership and business functions
• Establishing robust data governance frameworks, ownership models and data quality standards
• Shaping the organisation's approach to AI and machine learning, identifying opportunities to create measurable business value
• Overseeing modern data platforms, architecture and analytics capabilities
• Delivering strategic insight that influences commercial, operational and procurement decisions
• Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders across a complex matrix environment
• Championing data literacy and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement
• Managing and developing a high-performing team while supporting ongoing capability growth

Your Skills & Experience

You will bring:

• Experience in a senior leadership role within data, analytics, business intelligence or insights
• A proven track record of developing and implementing enterprise data strategies
• Strong expertise across analytics, reporting, business intelligence and strategic insight
• Experience leading advanced analytics, machine learning or data science functions
• Knowledge of data governance, data quality and enterprise data management best practices
• Experience operating within large, complex or matrix organisations
• The ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive organisational change
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate data into business outcomes
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and creating high-performance cultures
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What They Offer

• Salary up to £165,000
• Senior leadership position with significant strategic influence
• Opportunity to shape and mature enterprise data, analytics and AI capabilities
• Leadership responsibility for a sizeable multidisciplinary team
• Exposure to complex, business-critical transformation initiatives
• Collaborative culture with strong executive sponsorship
• Excellent long-term career progression opportunities

How to Apply

If this sounds like the role for you, apply below!