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Location wise it is UK wide but ideally seeking candidates who live couple of hours away from London who can easily travel to Southwest like Heathrow, Bristol and London regularly. You'll be based out of your nearest CGI office and expenses covered from there to where you need to go. At CGI, you'll lead complex technology transformation that turns AI and digital ambition into measurable business outcomes. Working with engineers, architects, data and AI specialists and senior client stakeholders, you'll help organisations move from experimentation to secure, adopted services that deliver lasting value. You'll have the autonomy to challenge assumptions, remove barriers and shape pragmatic solutions, while being supported by a collaborative community of experts committed to shared success. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

Shape how organisations turn AI and data into measurable business value with CGI. As an AI & Data Science Specialist within our Tech Advisory Practice, you'll help clients solve complex challenges by combining data science expertise with emerging AI technologies. You'll shape strategies, develop responsible and scalable solutions, and take ideas from experimentation through to real-world impact. Working with clients and multidisciplinary CGI teams, you'll have the freedom to explore creative approaches, take ownership of meaningful engagements and build trusted relationships. Supported by an open community of experts and opportunities to develop your capabilities, you'll help grow CGI's AI expertise while delivering solutions that improve decision-making, customer experiences and operational performance. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position.

At CGI, our Data Scientists turn advanced AI and machine learning into solutions that create meaningful outcomes for clients. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will take ownership of developing and deploying production-ready AI/ML solutions, helping organisations harness emerging technologies including Generative AI. Working alongside a collaborative community of data, cloud and technology specialists, you will have the freedom to explore new approaches while applying strong engineering principles to deliver scalable, trusted solutions. From shaping ideas and experimenting with models to deploying them in AWS environments, you will influence technical direction, share your expertise and continue developing your capabilities while helping CGI and our clients realise greater value from data and AI. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This role is based on site in Gloucester full time. #LI-JK1

Job title: Data & AI Product Owner Contract Length: 1 year Location: London (hybrid) IR35: Inside Sector: Oil & Gas / Energy Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Data & AI Product Owner with a strong consulting mindset to lead the vision, strategy, and delivery of AI-powered products and enterprise data platform capabilities. This role will sit at the intersection of business, data, and technology, helping stakeholders identify high-value opportunities, define product strategies, and deliver Data & AI solutions that generate measurable business outcomes. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving product direction while acting as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders on AI, analytics, data strategy, and digital transformation. A key requirement for this position is strong hands-on experience delivering enterprise data platforms, particularly within Databricks environments. The successful candidate must possess practical knowledge of modern data platform concepts and be able to confidently discuss and lead delivery across areas such as data ingestion, Change Data Capture (CDC), Medallion Architecture, data pipelines, data governance, and Lakehouse design. This is not purely a strategic Product Owner role; candidates must have a proven track record of delivering data platform initiatives and working closely with Data Engineers, Architects, and AI teams to drive successful outcomes. Key Responsibilities * Define and own the vision, strategy, roadmap, and value realization plan for Data & AI products. * Partner with business stakeholders to identify and prioritise opportunities across AI, GenAI, Data Analytics, Automation, and Data Platform initiatives. * Act as a trusted advisor, translating business challenges into scalable data and AI-driven solutions. * Lead product discovery activities, business case development, value estimation, and prioritisation. * Define and manage product roadmaps, backlogs, user stories, acceptance criteria, and release plans. * Drive delivery of AI use cases involving: o Microsoft Copilot o AI Agents o RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) o Knowledge Assistants o Intelligent Automation o Predictive Analytics o Generative AI Solutions * Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Data Engineers, AI Engineers, Architects, and Delivery teams. * Lead stakeholder engagement activities and influence strategic decision-making at senior leadership level. * Ensure Data Governance, Security, Compliance, and Responsible AI principles are embedded throughout the product lifecycle. * Define, monitor, and report on KPIs, business outcomes, adoption metrics, and ROI. * Drive organisational adoption of Data & AI capabilities through effective change management and stakeholder engagement. Essential Skills & Experience * Extensive experience working as a Data Product Owner, AI Product Owner, Product Manager, Product Lead, or Management Consultant. * Strong background delivering enterprise Data & AI programmes and digital transformation initiatives. * Proven experience translating business requirements into data and AI product strategies. * Deep understanding of: o Generative AI o Agentic AI o Machine Learning o Data Analytics o Enterprise Data Platforms * Experience with AI ecosystems including: o Microsoft Copilot o Azure AI Foundry o GitHub Copilot o Claude o Databricks Mosaic AI o MLflow o AI Agents o Knowledge Assistants * Strong practical experience with modern cloud data platforms and Lakehouse architectures. Databricks & Data Platform Expertise (Essential) Candidates must have demonstrable hands-on experience delivering enterprise-scale data platforms using Databricks and related technologies. They should be able to clearly articulate and provide practical examples of: * Data ingestion frameworks and patterns. * Change Data Capture (CDC) methodologies. * Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold). * Data Lakehouse architecture and platform design. * Batch and real-time data processing. * Data modelling and transformation strategies. * Data quality, governance, lineage, and observability. * Enterprise-scale data platform delivery and optimisation. The successful candidate must be capable of engaging credibly with engineering and architecture teams, challenging technical decisions where appropriate, and ensuring platform delivery aligns with business objectives. Preferred Experience * Experience within large enterprise environments. * Experience delivering Data & AI products within energy, commodities trading, manufacturing, supply chain, financial services, or similarly complex sectors. * Previous experience leading AI transformation and AI adoption programmes. * Exposure to Prompt Engineering, AI Governance, and Responsible AI frameworks. * Consulting, advisory, or strategy delivery experience. * MBA or equivalent commercial and consulting experience. Key Competencies * Product Strategy & Roadmap Development * Data Platform Delivery * Databricks & Lakehouse Technologies * AI & Generative AI Solutions * Stakeholder Management * Business Case Development * Value Realisation & ROI Measurement * Digital Transformation * Agile Product Delivery * Executive Communication & Influencing Success Measures * Increased adoption of Data & AI capabilities across the organisation. * Delivery of scalable, high-performing enterprise data platform solutions. * Successful implementation and adoption of AI and GenAI products. * Demonstrable business value, productivity gains, and operational efficiencies. * Strong stakeholder engagement and user satisfaction. * Delivery of strategic Data & AI initiatives aligned to business priorities. Ideal Profile A hybrid Product Owner, Data Platform Specialist, Management Consultant, and AI Strategist who combines strong commercial and stakeholder management skills with practical experience delivering modern data platforms. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable presenting to executive stakeholders, shaping product strategy, defining AI use cases, and discussing technical concepts such as Databricks, data ingestion, CDC, Medallion Architecture, Lakehouse platforms, and enterprise data engineering delivery. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Job title: Data & AI Product Owner Contract Length: 1 year Location: London (hybrid) IR35: Inside Sector: Oil & Gas / Energy Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Data & AI Product Owner with a strong consulting mindset to lead the vision, strategy, and delivery of AI-powered data products and enterprise data platform capabilities. The ideal candidate will bridge business and technology, identify high-value AI opportunities, define product roadmaps, and drive adoption of Data & AI solutions that create measurable business outcomes. This role requires deep experience in Product Management, AI/GenAI, Data Analytics, Data Platforms, Stakeholder Engagement, and Digital Transformation. The candidate should be capable of advising senior business leaders on how AI can transform processes, improve productivity, reduce costs, and unlock new business value. Key Responsibilities * Define and own the product vision, strategy, roadmap, and value realization for Data & AI products. * Partner with business stakeholders to identify and prioritize AI, GenAI, Analytics, and Automation opportunities. * Act as a trusted advisor, helping business teams translate challenges into scalable AI-driven solutions. * Drive product discovery, business case development, value estimation, and prioritization. * Lead AI use cases involving Copilot, AI Agents, RAG, Knowledge Assistants, Intelligent Automation, Predictive Analytics, and GenAI solutions. * Collaborate with Data Engineers, AI Engineers, Architects, and Business teams to deliver products aligned with business objectives. * Own product backlog, user stories, acceptance criteria, and product releases. * Define and track KPIs, adoption metrics, business outcomes, and ROI. * Drive AI adoption, change management, and stakeholder engagement across the organization. * Ensure Responsible AI, Data Governance, Security, and Compliance principles are embedded within product design. Required Skills & Qualifications * 10+ years of experience in Product Management, Consulting, Data Analytics, or Digital Transformation. * Strong experience as a Data Product Owner, AI Product Owner, Product Manager, or Management Consultant. * Deep understanding of Generative AI, Agentic AI, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, and Enterprise Data Platforms. * Experience with AI ecosystems including: Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI Foundry, GitHub Copilot, Claude, Databricks Mosaic AI, MLflow, AI Agents and Knowledge Assistants * Strong knowledge of Data Lakehouse, Data Warehouse, Analytics, and modern cloud data platforms. * Ability to create product strategies, business cases, investment proposals, and executive-level presentations. * Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, consulting, and communication skills. * Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, Product Management, and Value Delivery frameworks. Preferred Qualifications * Experience in Commodity Trading, Supply Chain, Energy, Manufacturing, or Large Enterprise Data Programs. * Experience leading AI transformation and AI adoption initiatives. * Exposure to Prompt Engineering, AI Governance, and Responsible AI practices. * MBA or equivalent consulting experience is preferred. Success Measures * Increased adoption of AI and GenAI solutions across business functions. * Measurable productivity gains and business value delivered through AI. * Strong product adoption, customer satisfaction, and stakeholder engagement. * Accelerated delivery of Data & AI products and innovation initiatives. * Clear realization of business outcomes, ROI, and operational efficiencies. Ideal profile: A hybrid of Product Owner + Management Consultant + AI Strategist who can engage executives, identify business opportunities, shape AI strategy, define use cases, and drive delivery of enterprise-scale Data & AI products from concept to value realization. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

At CGI, we help organisations unlock the full potential of data and AI to transform decision-making, accelerate innovation and deliver measurable business value. As a Senior Data & AI Advisory Consultant, you'll shape strategic solutions that enable our clients to navigate complexity, embrace emerging technologies and achieve lasting business outcomes. You'll take ownership of high-impact engagements, influence senior stakeholders and collaborate with talented multidisciplinary teams to turn ambitious ideas into practical results. With the freedom to think creatively, contribute to our growing Data & AI Advisory practice and access the expertise and support of our global community, you'll help shape the future of data-driven transformation while advancing your own career. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position.

At CGI, you will help design and deliver advanced AI solutions that support mission-critical systems across the Space, Defence and Intelligence sector. As an AI Developer / Engineer, you will build and deploy intelligent applications that unlock the value of data, enhance decision-making, and drive operational impact. Working with cutting-edge technologies and expert teams, you will take ownership of complex challenges, contribute innovative ideas, and grow your career within a collaborative and supportive environment. The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This position will be based on site near Gloucester 5 days a week.

UK based - Hybrid 3 days onsite 2 working from home. London, Bristol, Birmingham 3-6 month rolling Inside IR35 We are looking for number of Senior AI Native System Engineers, to join our Mobile networks team to transform the network using AI. The skill sets we are looking for are: - Systems engineering depth: Extensive experience designing complex software systems, distributed systems, data platforms or cloud-native services. - AI-native engineering mindset: Practical experience using AI-assisted engineering tools or coding agents to improve software delivery, testing, documentation or design productivity. - Technical fundamentals: Strong knowledge of algorithms, data structures, concurrency, operating systems, networking, APIs, integration patterns and performance trade-offs. - Cloud and platform experience: Good knowledge of cloud compute platforms, preferably AWS, including architecture patterns, security, observability, deployment and cost considerations. - Programming capability: Comfortable with system-oriented or strongly engineered languages such as Go, Rust, C/C++, Java or equivalent; Python experience is desirable for data and automation use cases. - Architecture and design leadership: Proven ability to set technical direction, resolve complex design trade-offs and guide engineering teams through ambiguity. - Quality and governance: Experience embedding secure-by-design, test-first, observable and compliant engineering practices into delivery workflows. - Communication: Able to communicate clearly with users, engineers, product owners and senior leaders, bridging business outcomes and technical decisions. - Learning agility: Demonstrates curiosity about how systems work beneath abstraction layers and the ability to learn new technologies quickly. Please share your latest CV LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

UK based - Hybrid 3 days onsite 2 working from home. London, Bristol, Birmingham 3-6 month rolling Inside IR35 We are looking for number of Senior AI Native System Engineers, to join our Mobile networks team to transform the network using AI. The skill sets we are looking for are: - Systems engineering depth: Extensive experience designing complex software systems, distributed systems, data platforms or cloud-native services. - AI-native engineering mindset: Practical experience using AI-assisted engineering tools or coding agents to improve software delivery, testing, documentation or design productivity. - Technical fundamentals: Strong knowledge of algorithms, data structures, concurrency, operating systems, networking, APIs, integration patterns and performance trade-offs. - Cloud and platform experience: Good knowledge of cloud compute platforms, preferably AWS, including architecture patterns, security, observability, deployment and cost considerations. - Programming capability: Comfortable with system-oriented or strongly engineered languages such as Go, Rust, C/C++, Java or equivalent; Python experience is desirable for data and automation use cases. - Architecture and design leadership: Proven ability to set technical direction, resolve complex design trade-offs and guide engineering teams through ambiguity. - Quality and governance: Experience embedding secure-by-design, test-first, observable and compliant engineering practices into delivery workflows. - Communication: Able to communicate clearly with users, engineers, product owners and senior leaders, bridging business outcomes and technical decisions. - Learning agility: Demonstrates curiosity about how systems work beneath abstraction layers and the ability to learn new technologies quickly. Please share your latest CV LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Lead AI Engineer - AI Adoption & Governance - Remote Working Must have an Active SC Clearance This is a technical influence role rather than a conventional people-management position, requiring strong stakeholder engagement across portfolios, suppliers and technology providers. Lead AI Engineer - AI Adoption & Governance Responsibilities Lead horizon scanning across the AI tooling landscape and translate emerging capabilities into practical opportunities. Build and run agentic AI workflows and evaluate models, tools and engineering approaches. Establish AI engineering standards, guardrails and reusable adoption patterns across the SDLC. Embed with delivery teams to prove AI approaches within real production codebases. Run structured proofs of value with clear hypotheses, baselines, success criteria and benefit measurement. Build practitioner communities through coaching, targeted training, knowledge sharing and champions networks. Engage suppliers and technology providers to identify reusable approaches and reduce fragmented adoption. Resolve recurring adoption blockers across governance, tooling, data, security and commercial routes. Advise where AI adoption should be constrained, paused or stopped due to security, quality or maintainability risks. Lead AI Engineer - AI Adoption & Governance Skills and Experience Strong hands-on agentic AI engineering experience, including agent workflows, model selection, prompt engineering and harness engineering. Experience with agent-tool integration, reusable skills and instructions, and MCP server development. Experience with AI coding and agent tooling such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Codex or Kiro. Strong knowledge of applying AI across the SDLC, including test generation, code review, documentation, legacy comprehension and modernisation. Experience defining AI standards, guardrails or engineering practices adopted across multiple teams. Proven ability to influence across organisational boundaries without formal authority. Experience engaging suppliers and technology providers. Experience delivering coaching, targeted training or practitioner communities. Software engineering experience within large-scale production environments would be advantageous. AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, AI/MCP Gateways, model routing, authentication and cost optimisation experience would be beneficial. Knowledge of AI evaluation techniques including eval harnesses, regression testing and LLM-as-judge would be advantageous. Awareness of Secure by Design, DPIA and DPA requirements would be beneficial. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

At CGI, we help organisations transform data into a strategic asset that drives innovation, informed decision-making, and measurable business value. As a Senior Data Solution Architect, you will play a critical role in shaping enterprise data strategies, designing modern cloud-native platforms, and leading complex transformation programmes for some of the world's most recognised organisations. Working across business and technology teams, you will provide architectural leadership that enables advanced analytics, AI adoption, and scalable data capabilities. Joining CGI means having the opportunity to influence strategic outcomes, solve complex challenges through innovative thinking, and grow your career within a collaborative and supportive environment where your expertise can make a lasting impact. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position.

London 3 days onsite 2 from home INSIDE IR35 4 MONTHS Act as principal and accountable delivery owner for the Finance AI transformation - owning both Reshape (AI-augmented Finance productivity) and Reinvent (Agentic AI-redesigned Finance processes) from strategy through to live deployment, governing Finance AI Pilot Pipeline through the Evidence-led Scaling principle: instrument every pilot, measure value, and govern the scale decision with a structured business case. Own Finance AI Data Strategy - leveraging SAP Business Data Cloud pre-built data products, SAP HANA structured data, and unstructured Finance content; ensuring all data pipelines are governed with Security by Design, integrated on SAP, and compliant with GDPR and internal data standards. Maintain a Responsible AI Governance Framework for Finance - ensuring every AI use case is explainable, auditable, and SOX-compliant; that Human in the Loop controls are embedded for all material and regulatory decisions; and that Finance AI programme aligns with SAP's ISO 42001-certified AI governance standards Act as primary interface with SAP on AI product roadmap - engaging SAP product and innovation teams to align Finance AI investment sequencing with SAP's 2026 strategy, and ensuring benefits from early access programmes, MaxSuccess Premium Engagement, and SAP AI innovation previews. Build and lead a structured knowledge-sharing programme for SAP and Finance systems - hosting regular sessions with QGF and Digital teams, creating post-casts, knowledge articles, and technical reference guides; while fostering a culture of responsible AI experimentation and evidence-led innovation that creates psychological safety for the team to pilot boldly and grow capability at the frontier of SAP and AI. Provide principal-level technical assurance for all major programmes and NDA project milestones -conducting design reviews, architecture governance, and delivery oversight to ensure zero OTD failure attributable to design defects or technical issues; acting as the ultimate technical authority and quality gate for Finance technology delivery Must Have ▪ Deep SAP Finance expertise: Mastery of S/4HANA Finance, FI/CO, AP, AR, GL, Controlling, Treasury (FSCM), and adjacent Finance platforms - with proven delivery as Solution Architect or Principal Consultant on S/4HANA transformation programmes. ▪ Agentic AI literacy: Understanding of multi-agent orchestration, A2A/MCP interaction patterns, and how Joule agents automate end-to-end Finance workflows - the ability to translate this into business language for Finance stakeholders. ▪ Business case and investment planning: Ability to translate technology opportunity into structured, commercially rigorous investment proposals - from financial modelling and benefit quantification through to executive sign-off. ▪ Stakeholder gravitas and communication: Ability to engage CFO-level Finance leaders, Digital Directors, SAP account teams, and third-party vendors with equal confidence - translating complex AI and architecture decisions into clear, action-oriented business narratives. ▪ Roadmap and architecture ownership: Demonstrable experience maintaining a multi-year SAP application and AI roadmap - balancing clean-core discipline, technical debt management, licence economics, and innovation sequencing. ▪ Hands-on experience with SAP Signavio for process mining and business process redesign as part of a Reinvent programme. ▪ Working knowledge of SAP Business Data Cloud and its Finance Intelligence, Spend Intelligence, and Cloud ERP Intelligence intelligent applications. ▪ Exposure to LLMOps/MLOps pipelines - model deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management in an enterprise SAP context. ▪ Familiarity with RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines and hybrid AI architectures for enterprise Finance document processing. ▪ Understanding of SAP iRPA (Intelligent RPA) and how process automation integrates with Joule Agentic AI for endto-end Finance workflow orchestration. ▪ Experience with Central Finance as an enterprise-wide data consolidation and real-time reporting layer for Group Finance. ▪ Exposure to Agile/SAFe delivery frameworks and how iterative delivery integrates with enterprise SAP programme governance. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Job Title: Data Engineer Location: Liverpool, UK Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum, depending on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm We are seeking a talented and experienced Data Engineer to join our innovative and collaborative Database and AI Team. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping our data strategy and driving business success. Your skills will contribute directly to our forward-thinking initiatives. At Acorn we value and prioritise innovation, teamwork, and continuous development. Key part of this role is to support our strategic data goals, ensuring system resilience and performance, and building secure, scalable database architectures. What you will be doing: Design and implement robust data ingestion pipelines for unstructured data using modern data engineering tools and frameworks. Develop and maintain scalable storage solutions (e.g., data lakes, NoSQL databases) optimized for unstructured data. Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to ensure data availability, quality, and usability. Apply data parsing, extraction, and transformation techniques (e.g., NLP, OCR, image/audio processing). Implement data governance, metadata management, and data cataloging for unstructured data assets. Monitor and optimize data workflows for performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency. Ensure compliance with data privacy and security standards. Share knowledge and mentor team members Stay ahead of the curve with the latest database technologies Experience of real time cloud streaming solutions What we are looking for: Essential Skills: Experience dealing with unstructured data including voice, chat, image Proven ability to manage secure, high-performance database environments Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills A passion for continuous learning and innovation Desirable skill: Databricks Azure Fabric Confluent/Apache Flink Knowledge Grow with Acorn At Acorn Insurance, we're proud of our Liverpool roots - and even prouder of how far we've come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone £750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024. We're growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share: We run through walls for our customers and each other We challenge the status quo We succeed when we help those around us succeed We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement Benefits: A maximum of 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go! Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs Recognition awards, social events & more Our Commitment to our colleague's: These aren't just words - they're the principles we live by. And we're proud to back them up with real action, earning recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth: Mindful Employer - championing mental health and wellbeing Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 - creating accessible, inclusive opportunities Menopause Friendly accredited - supporting every stage of life Armed Forces Covenant signatory - honouring those who serve Great Places to Work 2024/25 - fostering an engaging and positive workplace culture Best Place to Work for Development - proud to be investing in people's future Best Place to Work for Women - breaking down barriers to women's career progression A Few Things to Know Before You Apply: If your application is successful, we will commence relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check. Visa Requirements: Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You: We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-just let us know. Whether it's flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Cloud Data Engineer, Data Platform Engineer, Data Analytics Engineer, Data Solution Architect, Database Architect, Infrastructure Engineer may also be considered for this role.