Programme Manager (AI Adoption & Implementation)

Programme Manager (AI Adoption & Implementation)
Location: London (Hybrid)
Contract: £600 | 3-6 months | Inside IR35

Are you passionate and experience in driving innovation in a Local Authority setting? A London-based local authority is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead the adoption and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the organisation.

Sitting within the Corporate Resources team, this pivotal role will shape how the council leverages AI to improve services, streamline operations, and enhance decision-making. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, digital transformation teams, and service leads to deliver a cohesive, ethical, and effective AI strategy.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the council's AI adoption programme from design through to delivery.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for AI integration.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and governance in line with corporate strategy.
• Ensure strong alignment with data protection, ethics, and compliance frameworks.
• Present progress and outcomes to senior leadership and elected members.

Requirements:

• Proven experience delivering technology or digital transformation programmes in complex organisations.
• Strong understanding of AI tools, implementation processes, and associated governance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Background in local government or the wider public sector is highly desirable.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact in shaping how a forward-thinking London council embraces emerging technology to serve its residents better.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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