Job type
ContractLocation
HertfordshireWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Data & Advanced AnalyticsIndustry
Technology & Internet ServicesPay
800Closing date
16 Jul 2026
Centre of Enablement (Coe) Manager – Data, Analytics & AI
Your new company
A large, complex organisation within the UK infrastructure and services sector, is currently undergoing a significant transformation in how it leverages Data, Analytics, and AI. As part of this journey, the organisation is establishing a Centre of Enablement (CoE) to drive consistency, governance, and measurable value across its data and AI initiatives.
Operating within a modern, federated model, the business is focused on enabling teams across the organisation to adopt and scale data and AI capabilities in a controlled, commercially aligned way.
Your new role
As the Centre of Enablement (Coe) Manager, you will take ownership of the end-to-end operational leadership of the Data, Analytics & AI Coe. This is a high-impact role focused on ensuring the CoE operates as an effective central enablement and governance function, driving standardisation, prioritisation, adoption, and value realisation across the organisation.
Working within a lean, high-authority operating model, you will not directly deliver data or AI use cases, but instead ensure that demand is effectively managed, delivery teams are aligned and supported, and that clear business value is defined, tracked, and realised.
You will lead both the CoE management function and Data & AI governance teams, establishing clear ways of working, consistent intake and prioritisation processes, and robust frameworks for benefits tracking and adoption.
The role also plays a key position in driving engagement across the organisation promoting Coe services, supporting workforce upskilling, enabling adoption of data and AI solutions, and fostering a culture of innovation through structured initiatives such as innovation hubs and proof-of-concept pipelines.
What you'll need to succeed
Essential
- Proven experience leading a Centre of Excellence / Centre of Enablement function
- Strong background in Data, Analytics, AI, or digital transformation environments
- Demonstrated experience managing demand pipelines and prioritisation frameworks
- Experience establishing operating models, governance structures, and performance KPIs
- Strong stakeholder engagement across both business and technology functions
- Experience defining and tracking benefits realisation and business value
- Ability to operate in a lean, outcome-focused environment, enabling rather than directly delivering
Desirable
- Experience working with System Integrators or external delivery partners
- Awareness of AI governance, risk, and ethical considerations
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale change management and adoption strategies
- Familiarity with Data & AI tooling ecosystems and platforms
What you'll get in return
- Opportunity to lead and shape a central Data, Analytics & AI capability at enterprise scale
- A role with high visibility and influence across both technology and business stakeholders
- Exposure to a wide range of initiatives spanning data platforms, AI adoption, and workforce enablement
- A position focused on driving tangible outcomes and business value, rather than delivery alone.
- Competitive package aligned to the market, alongside flexible/hybrid working arrangements
What you need to do now
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