Data & AI Operating Model lead

  • Australia
  • Sydney
  • Contract
  • Negotiable
Job Title: Data & AI Operating Model Lead

Contract Length: 8 Weeks
Location: Sydney

Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled Data & AI Operating Model Lead to join our team for an 8-week contract, leading the design and implementation of the operating model for Data & AI in a dynamic environment. In this role, you will be responsible for guiding a small team in the development of a robust operating model while ensuring alignment between senior stakeholders and driving organizational transformation. This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in data, AI, and the telecommunications industry to shape the future of data-driven operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead Operating Model Design: Drive the creation and refinement of the Data & AI operating model, aligning with both business objectives and cutting-edge technological advancements in data and AI.
  • Team Leadership: Oversee a small, agile team to ensure high-quality, timely delivery of the operating model design, including managing tasks, timelines, and resources.
  • Stakeholder Alignment: Facilitate workshops and discussions to align senior leadership and key stakeholders on operating model strategies, best practices, and key decisions. Ensure buy-in and consensus on design changes, with a focus on transformation and operational effectiveness.
  • Engagement Model Strategy: Advise on the most effective engagement models between Data & AI capabilities and business units, ensuring smooth collaboration and clear communication channels.
  • Industry-Specific Insights: Leverage your experience in the telecommunications sector to provide insights on industry-specific challenges and recommend solutions to improve operating models in the context of telco and data-driven business strategies.
  • Best Practice Implementation: Share your knowledge of best practices in data governance, AI operations, and scalable architecture models, such as Data Mesh, and guide teams on their practical implementation in the organization.
  • Technology Guidance: Advise on the application of specific technologies to enhance the operating model, including AI platforms (e.g., Google AI, Azure AI, or AWS AI), cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks), and tools for data governance (e.g., Collibra, Alation).
  • Data Mesh Expertise: Provide in-depth insights into Data Mesh architecture, its potential to decentralize data ownership, and how it will affect the design and implementation of the Data & AI operating model.

Skills and Experience Required:

  • Proven Experience: Strong background in designing Data & AI operating models, especially in large-scale organizations or the telecommunications sector.
  • Technological Expertise: Solid understanding of key data and AI technologies such as Data Mesh, Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), Data Lakes, and Machine Learning/AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn). Familiarity with data integration and transformation tools (e.g., Apache Kafka, dbt) is a plus.
  • Stakeholder Management: Exceptional ability to engage and influence senior leadership, fostering alignment across cross-functional teams and driving transformation agendas.
  • Telco Experience: In-depth knowledge of challenges and opportunities within the telecommunications industry, including data management, network analytics, customer segmentation, and service optimization.
  • Facilitation & Workshop Leadership: Strong facilitation skills to lead and align diverse groups through workshops, ensuring clarity and actionable outcomes.
  • Data Governance & Security: Understanding of data governance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and security best practices for Data & AI systems, ensuring compliance and protection of sensitive data.

Additional Qualities:

  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically about both business needs and technology implementation, providing innovative solutions that address both short-term and long-term challenges.
  • Results-Driven: Focus on achieving measurable outcomes, driving alignment, and ensuring the successful deployment of the operating model.
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for business stakeholders.

If you are an experienced leader with a deep understanding of Data & AI operating models and a passion for shaping the future of telecommunications through data-driven innovation, we encourage you to apply

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