AI Tech Programme Manager

CompanyE.ON Next

LocationLondon, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/16/2026

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Description

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