AI Tech Programme Manager

We’re looking for a dynamic and collaborative AI Tech Programme Manager to join our organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-impact programme, delivering innovative AI solutions that create real value for our customers and colleagues.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on, fast-moving environment, enjoys solving complex challenges and excels at connecting people and teams to deliver meaningful outcomes. You’ll have the chance to influence strategic decisions, lead large-scale initiatives and help unlock value through responsible, ethical AI.

Here’s a taste of what you’ll be doing:

• Partner with the AI Group Product Lead and AI Tech Lead to define programme vision, roadmap and governance

• Lead the AI Programme agenda, ensuring alignment, clarity and momentum across all initiatives

• Coordinate cross-functional delivery across product, data and engineering teams to ensure AI solutions are designed, built and deployed effectively

• Act as a bridge between technology and the wider business, translating complex initiatives into meaningful outcomes for stakeholders

• Champion responsible, ethical AI practices that meet regulatory, cybersecurity and data governance standards

• Build and maintain relationships with vendors and partners to ensure seamless integration with internal platforms

• Facilitate workshops and collaborative sessions to gather insights, align priorities and encourage innovation

• Support a lean, experimental approach to test new ideas quickly and deliver tangible ROI

Are we the perfect match?

• Proven experience managing large-scale programmes of work – being hands-on, driving initiatives from start to finish

• Experience working with senior business stakeholders, translating complex initiatives into meaningful business outcomes

• Experience managing large financial budgets and tracking ROI, helping the business understand the value of investments

• 10+ years’ experience in programme or project delivery management roles

• Hands-on experience in planning and executing complex initiatives

• Strong understanding of product management, agile ways of working and programme governance

• Excellent organisational, problem-solving and analytical skills

• Confident communicator with strong influencing and presentation abilities

• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, agile environment

It would be great if you had:

• Experience of AI transformation

• Experience in the Utilities sector

• Experience working with cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration across product, engineering, data and operational units

• Knowledge of AI governance, risk and compliance, including ethical AI principles and secure handling of data

Here’s what else you need to know 

• Role may close earlier due to high applications.  

• Fixed term contract length – 12 Months

• Competitive salary  

• Location – London - E.ON Next, 47-53 Charterhouse Street, Farringdon, London, EC1M 6PB - with travel to our other sites when required. 

• Excellent parental leave allowance. 

• Award-Winning Workplace - We’re proud to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and the Best Place to Work for 16–34-year-olds 

• Outstanding Benefits - Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings 

• Flexible & Family-Friendly - Our industry-leading hybrid and family-friendly policies earned us double recognition at the Personnel Today Awards 2024. We’re open to discussing how flexibility can work for you 

• Inclusive & Diverse - We’re the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers. We’re also proud winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Year—recognising our inclusive, people-first culture 

• Support at Every Stage of Life - We’re Fertility Friendly and Menopause Friendly accredited, with inclusive support for everyone 

• Accessible & Supportive - Do you consider yourself as having a disability? As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role and will make any adjustments needed during the process 

• Invested in Your Growth - From inclusive talent networks to top-tier development programmes, we’ll support your growth every step of the way 

• For all successful candidates.  Due to the nature of this role your employment will be subject to a basic DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check being carried out by ourselves via a 3rd party service provider