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Role Description The AI & Data Director will be responsible for leading and executing the US Data and AI strategy, driving data maturity across US Gas and Electric business areas, and ensuring that data and AI are leveraged to deliver measurable business value. This role will define the vision, strategy, and roadmap for data and AI initiatives, fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making while ensuring governance, compliance, and innovation, and alignment with National Grid’s Enterprise Data and AI Strategy. Reporting directly to the New York & US Electric and Gas Chief Information & Digital Officer, this person will be a motivational leader providing strategic direction, mentorship, and feedback, while modelling National Grid’s leadership values to foster a high-performing, delivery-oriented team environment. The role will partner closely with the enterprise data organization, business unit leaders, and technology teams to ensure data and AI capabilities are embedded into operations, enhancing customer experiences and operational efficiency. This is a unique opportunity to lead a data and AI organization that will help solve some of the most challenging and aggressive climate-change goals in the world. Key Accountabilities - Develop and Implement Comprehensive Data and AI Strategy - Build upon and execute the US data and AI strategy that aligns with organizational goals and drives data maturity across all business areas. - Identify key areas of business value, set clear objectives, and establish a roadmap for initiatives. - Partner with product, architecture, and functional leadership to integrate data and AI into product roadmaps and operational processes. - Manage the data and AI budget, with ongoing focus on personnel, vendor, and capital expenditures. - Drive Innovation and AI Adoption - Lead efforts to innovate and adopt AI technologies in partnership with the enterprise team. - Stay updated with the latest AI trends and ensure the organization leverages AI to improve operations, enhance customer experiences, and gain a competitive edge. - Foster a data-driven culture - Increase data literacy across the organization, ensuring employees understand the value of data and AI, and promoting the use of data in decision-making processes. - Partner closely with the enterprise data organization to embed data capabilities into business operations. - Champion cultural change toward rapid deployment and continuous improvement in data and AI capabilities. - Ensure Data Governance and Compliance - Establish and maintain strong data governance practices to ensure data quality, security, and compliance with relevant regulations. - Implement data management frameworks and oversee governance initiatives. - Build and manage a strong Data team - Oversee relationships with consultants, vendors, and contractors, supporting negotiation of statements of work and business terms with suppliers. Qualifications - Strong track record in data strategy, governance, analytics, and AI leadership, with significant experience in senior management roles. - Strong leadership and people management skills, with demonstrated ability to build and lead large, high-performing teams, and foster a data-driven culture. - Excellent communication skills, able to develop, document, and explain data and AI strategies to diverse audiences. - Proven track record of delivering measurable business outcomes through data and AI initiatives. - Bachelor’s degree in Data Science or related discipline required; advanced degree or MBA preferred. Requirements - Deep expertise in data strategy, governance, analytics, AI/ML, and related technologies (e.g., cloud platforms, data warehouses, data lakes, BI tools, MLOps). - Brings a mindset that embraces innovation and questions conventional wisdom. Expert in emerging trends in data and AI, and able to translate them into actionable strategies. - Proven ability to recruit, lead, mentor, and develop high-performing data and AI teams. Strong talent management skills including coaching, mentoring, and team motivation. - Excels at partnering across multiple functions to facilitate prioritization into actionable plans. - Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining data governance, quality, and compliance frameworks. - Focused on building a culture that understands and responds to customer needs through data-driven insights. - Ability to communicate complex data and AI concepts clearly to diverse audiences, from executives to technical teams. - Experience using AI and automation to increase operational efficiency and create competitive advantage. - Skilled in managing budgets, resource plans, and investment initiatives for data and AI functions. Benefits - Salary Range: Between $186k - $315k. - Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience. This range is also variable dependent on the location of the candidate.

Role Description The AI & Data Director will be responsible for leading and executing the US Data and AI strategy, driving data maturity across US Gas and Electric business areas, and ensuring that data and AI are leveraged to deliver measurable business value. This role will define the vision, strategy, and roadmap for data and AI initiatives, fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making while ensuring governance, compliance, and innovation, and alignment with National Grid’s Enterprise Data and AI Strategy. Reporting directly to the New York & US Electric and Gas Chief Information & Digital Officer, this person will be a motivational leader providing strategic direction, mentorship, and feedback, while modelling National Grid’s leadership values to foster a high-performing, delivery-oriented team environment. The role will partner closely with the enterprise data organization, business unit leaders, and technology teams to ensure data and AI capabilities are embedded into operations, enhancing customer experiences and operational efficiency. This is a unique opportunity to lead a data and AI organization that will help solve some of the most challenging and aggressive climate-change goals in the world. Key Accountabilities - Develop and Implement Comprehensive Data and AI Strategy - Build upon and execute the US data and AI strategy that aligns with organizational goals and drives data maturity across all business areas. - Identify key areas of business value, set clear objectives, and establish a roadmap for initiatives. - Partner with product, architecture, and functional leadership to integrate data and AI into product roadmaps and operational processes. - Manage the data and AI budget, with ongoing focus on personnel, vendor, and capital expenditures. - Drive Innovation and AI Adoption - Lead efforts to innovate and adopt AI technologies in partnership with the enterprise team. - Stay updated with the latest AI trends and ensure the organization leverages AI to improve operations, enhance customer experiences, and gain a competitive edge. - Foster a data-driven culture - Increase data literacy across the organization, ensuring employees understand the value of data and AI, and promoting the use of data in decision-making processes. - Partner closely with the enterprise data organization to embed data capabilities into business operations. - Champion cultural change toward rapid deployment and continuous improvement in data and AI capabilities. - Ensure Data Governance and Compliance - Establish and maintain strong data governance practices to ensure data quality, security, and compliance with relevant regulations. - Implement data management frameworks and oversee governance initiatives. - Build and manage a strong Data team - Oversee relationships with consultants, vendors, and contractors, supporting negotiation of statements of work and business terms with suppliers. Qualifications - Strong track record in data strategy, governance, analytics, and AI leadership, with significant experience in senior management roles. - Strong leadership and people management skills, with demonstrated ability to build and lead large, high-performing teams, and foster a data-driven culture. - Excellent communication skills, able to develop, document, and explain data and AI strategies to diverse audiences. - Proven track record of delivering measurable business outcomes through data and AI initiatives. - Bachelor’s degree in Data Science or related discipline required; advanced degree or MBA preferred. Requirements - Deep expertise in data strategy, governance, analytics, AI/ML, and related technologies (e.g., cloud platforms, data warehouses, data lakes, BI tools, MLOps). - Brings a mindset that embraces innovation and questions conventional wisdom. - Expert in emerging trends in data and AI, and able to translate them into actionable strategies. - Proven ability to recruit, lead, mentor, and develop high-performing data and AI teams. - Excels at partnering across multiple functions to facilitate prioritization into actionable plans. - Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining data governance, quality, and compliance frameworks. - Focused on building a culture that understands and responds to customer needs through data-driven insights. - Ability to communicate complex data and AI concepts clearly to diverse audiences, from executives to technical teams. - Experience using AI and automation to increase operational efficiency and create competitive advantage. - Skilled in managing budgets, resource plans, and investment initiatives for data and AI functions. Benefits - Competitive salary range: Between $186k - $315k. - Opportunities for professional development and growth. - Inclusive work environment that values diversity. Company Description National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience, and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.

At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. So, join us as a Senior Estimator, and find your superpower. As a Senior Estimator at National Grid you’ll report directly to the Estimating Manager, you’ll showcase your numeracy and commercial experience, within the Electrical Transmission industry sector that cover all areas of construction activities. Working closely with the wider strategic sourcing and contract management Procurement teams, you’ll undertake specialist estimation of major Construction Infrastructure projects forming an integral part in our drive to Carbon zero. While this role is based out of our Warwick, we can accommodate remote working appropriate to your location. We’re happy to discuss any additional flexibility in working patterns or requirements that you feel could help to make this job work for you! What You'll Do: - Generate Cost Estimates to the required class. This may cover all aspects of Construction activities, including Civil, Mechanical and E&I. - Support Procurement Contracting in the develop and writing of winning bidding and contracting strategies in support of the estimate development. - Accurate recording of Basis of Estimate, and preparation of Bid Approval Slides relating to the Construction Estimate. - Produce updated Cost Estimates in line with new and updated input information. - Support Project and Design strategies related to the Construction by developing cost details for alternative strategies. - Normalisation of rates between Contractor Bids to ensure correct decisions / selections are made. - Analysis, competitively assess & benchmark the bids & present to the execution team. What You'll Have: The successful applicant will be an estimator or Quantity Surveyor looking for the next step career progression within the Construction sector. You should be able demonstrate a willingness to learn new skills and knowledge. You must be organised and able to communicate at all levels effectively. HNC within an appropriate electrical discipline and any experience within Regulated industry sectors is desirable. - 3+ years' experience providing Capital expenditure estimating, ideally related to HV electrical infrastructure projects at 33kV, 66Kv, 132Kv, 275Kv or 400kV. - Strong knowledge of construction and installation techniques and their implications on cost - Significant experience infrastructure estimating within the Electrical Transmission industry sector. - Be results oriented and must be able to understand impact of decisions and changes on construction costs. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for everyone. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one. What You'll Get: Up to 71,000 dependent on capability As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few. More Information: This role closes on 10 April closes on at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. #LI-KP1 #LI-HYBRID About Us: National Grid is pioneering ways to decarbonise the energy system; from building interconnectors to allow the UK to share clean energy with our neighbours in Europe, to investing in renewable energy generation in the United States