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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 & 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.

Business Development Manager Hemel Hempstead Competitive Salary + 10% KPI Bonus + 35 Days Holiday + Pension + Benefits Are you a commercially driven Business Development Manager with experience in PCS, BESS or related energy technologies, looking to play a key role in accelerating the energy transition while driving strategic growth across a rapidly expanding global technology business? This is an excellent opportunity to join an international leader in power electronics, renewable energy and energy storage solutions. You will be responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities across the BESS market, building long-term customer relationships and helping shape market growth strategies. In this role, you will work closely with customers, partners and internal stakeholders to understand technical and commercial requirements, develop compelling business cases and convert opportunities into commercial success. You will also monitor market trends and competitor activity to strengthen market positioning and support future expansion. The ideal candidate will have previous B2B business development or sales experience within the energy sector, with knowledge of PCS, BESS or associated electrical technologies. You will be commercially focused, highly proactive and comfortable engaging with customers at both technical and strategic levels. The Role: Drive new business development activities within the PCS and BESS market Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and industry partners Develop commercial proposals, business cases and growth strategies Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer requirements Support market expansion and revenue growth initiatives The Person: Experience in B2B sales or business development Background in PCS, BESS, energy storage or related electrical technologies Strong commercial awareness and relationship-building skills Motivated, proactive and target-driven approach Reference Number: Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.