Head of AI Data Programme Management 12 month FTC

Job Title: Head of AI Data Programme Management

Location: South West Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: Competitive Salary Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Fixed Term Contract

Role ID: SF70056

Lead the Future of AI and Data Transformation

About Us

At Babcock were working to create a safe and secure world together. If you join us you can play your part as a Head of AI and Data Programme Management at our South West sites near Bristol.

The role

As Head of AI and Data Programme Management youll take the lead in delivering our enterprise AI and data transformation portfolio. This is a senior operational role where youll turn strategic vision into measurable outcomes driving innovation across defence aerospace and engineering.

Day-to-day your work will shape how we harness AI and data to strengthen national security and critical infrastructure making a real difference to society while accelerating your own career growth.

• Leading the operational execution of AI and data programmes across a global engineering enterprise
• Translating strategic initiatives into scalable delivery plans and measurable business outcomes
• Managing complex cross-functional projects spanning research engineering and policy domains
• Driving governance risk management and resource planning for multi-million-pound portfolios
• Engaging senior stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful delivery

This role is full time 37.5 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with days in the office and days working from home.

Essential experience of the Head of AI Data Programme Management

• Extensive experience in technology data or digital transformation with 5 years in senior programme leadership
• Proven track record delivering complex AI data or digital engineering programmes in large-scale environments
• Strong understanding of AI machine learning and enterprise data systems plus cloud platforms (Azure AWS GCP)
• Expertise in programme management frameworks (MSP PRINCE2 PMI SAFe) and agile delivery practices
• Excellent financial and resource management skills with experience managing multi-million-pound budgets

Qualifications for the Head of AI Data Programme Management

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering Computer Science Data Science or Business/Technology Management
• Professional certifications in programme management (MSP PRINCE2 PMI) are advantageous

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth nationality current or former citizenship and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - ().

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP annual health check and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare
• Employee share scheme and shopping savings portal
• Payment of professional fees
• Reservists receive 10 days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading options
• Be Kind Day for volunteering
• Flexible working options
• A dynamic working environment

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations protect communities and build a better world. To continue we must adapt advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please email with the subject header Reasonable adjustments requirement. Were committed to building an inclusive culture where everyones free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 12/12/2025