About the job
We are seeking a senior strategic leader to join our GenAI Centre of Excellence at group level in a permanent position. Reporting directly to the Head of GenAI CoE - Value Capture, this role combines operational excellence with strategic foresight to ensure our GenAI investments deliver measurable business value while positioning the organisation for future AI-driven transformation.
This is a rare opportunity to shape how a large organisation operationalises, governs and scales GenAI and to influence where and how we invest for the future.
Main Duties
Value Assurance & Operational Excellence
- Design and embed the group‑wide operating model for GenAI delivery.
- Establish governance, standards, playbooks and ways of working across CoE, business units and technology teams.
- Define and track KPIs, benefits realisation and impact reporting, partnering closely with FP&A.
- Lead portfolio prioritisation, investment reviews and business case assurance.
- Provide senior‑level oversight, risk management and quality assurance on key GenAI initiatives.
Strategic Analysis & Planning
- Assess and size GenAI value potential across functions and value chains.
- Build business cases for major GenAI investment themes.
- Develop strategic scenarios on GenAI adoption, competitive impact and operating model implications.
- Advise senior leaders on emerging AI trends, risks and opportunities.
- Contribute to group‑wide AI strategy and policy development.
Skills and Experience Required
Essential:
- 5+ years’ experience in strategy, transformation, operations or value management roles
- Proven experience designing and embedding operating models, governance or portfolio frameworks
- Strong analytical capability, including business cases, financial modelling and impact measurement
- Experience influencing senior stakeholders in complex, matrix organisations
- Ability to drive change without direct authority
Recommended:
- Experience working with GenAI, data, analytics or emerging technologies from a business perspective.
- Exposure to portfolio or programme management in large‑scale change environments.
- Familiarity with benefits realisation or investment governance frameworks.
Admiral: Where You Can
We take pride in being a diverse and inclusive business. It's a place where you can Be You, and show up as you are. We’re committed to fostering a people-first culture where everyone is accepted, supported, and empowered to be brilliant. You can, Grow And Progress at a pace and direction that suits you, Make A Difference for our customers and each other, and Share in Our Future with all colleagues eligible for up to £3,600 of free shares each year after one year of service.
Everyone receives 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) when they join us, increasing the longer you stay with us, up to a maximum of 38 days (including bank holidays). You also have the option to buy or sell up to an additional five days of annual leave.
We’re proud of our people-first culture. In fact, we've been recognised as a Great Place to Work for Women, a Great Place to Work for Wellbeing, and an overall Great Place to Work for over 25 years! We’re fully committed to making sure your progression is not slowed or halted by barriers related to race, gender, age, sexuality or any of the protected characteristics.
Our fantastic benefits make sure our colleagues have a great work-life balance; You can view some of our other key benefits here.
Disability Confident Leader
As a Disability Confident Leader, for candidates with a disability or long-term health condition, that opt into the Disability Confident scheme, we’ll invite a fair and proportionate number of applicants that meet the essential requirements of the role to the first stage of our selection process.
If you need any adjustments or support with your application or during the recruitment process, just let us know. Please do email us or contact us on 07796212438. This number is dedicated to supporting candidates that require reasonable adjustments or support during the application process.
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