Head of Data, AI & Digital Transformation

Head of Data, AI & Digital Transformation

Dublin - Permanent - Hybrid

Background

Our client, an established and growing international business based in Dublin, is creating a new senior role to lead its data and digital transformation.

This is a business transformation role first: you will run the programme, implement change, design new processes, and bring people across the business with you. You will work with senior leadership and every business function, from Finance and Treasury to Legal and Operations, and partner with technology providers to deliver a new enterprise data warehouse, modern reporting and the adoption of AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot.

Responsibilities

1. Lead the data, AI and digital transformation programme end to end, from assessing the current state to delivering a clear roadmap and measurable business value.

2. Design and embed new processes and data governance, including data ownership, definitions and quality controls.

3. Drive change and adoption across the business through strong stakeholder engagement, training and communication, bringing people on the journey.

4. Own the data and digital roadmap, covering the data warehouse, reporting, AI and automation, and manage the technology partners and vendors who deliver it.

Experience

The ideal candidate will have experience running and leading business transformation projects, implementing change, reviewing and implementing new business processes, always looking to improve efficiencies - Automation and AI AND bring people on the journey and show them what good looks like !

1. A proven transformation and change leader, with a track record of data and digital transformation initiatives.
2. Strong experience designing and improving business processes.
3. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience working with senior leadership and taking people on the "data journey".
4. A solid understanding of data, reporting, ETL, data warehouse and AI platforms.
5. Background in professional services, financial services or asset finance experience is an advantage.

Package - Excellent salary and benefits package, depending on experience. Hybrid working in Dublin.

If interested, please contact Fergal Keys, Senior Partner, The Panel, at fergalk@thepanel.com