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We're looking for a visionary Technology & Strategy Lead for AI to drive E.ON Next's AI technology strategy and platforms. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you'll shape our AI landscape across in-house software, SaaS, and cloud platforms, leading and empowering our AI Engineering teams. You'll collaborate with Product, Data, Operations, and C-suite leaders to unlock value, align AI strategy across the UK and lead our in-house GenAI Platform team. Your role will advance AI adoption and support delivery of our UK Data Strategy, combining technical expertise with strong leadership to solve complex business and technology challenges. This is a hybrid role, typically working 1 day per week at our Citigen office in London. Here's a taste of what you'll be doing Develop E.ON UK's AI Strategy aligned to business objectives across the broader UK DT organisation, identifying high-impact AI opportunities, and advise C-suite on AI investments and capabilities across both the AI and Data Transformation programmes. Establish frameworks for responsible AI use, ensure compliance with UK and EU regulations, auditability, address bias and fairness concerns, and implement risk management protocols. Build, mentor, and manage cross-functional AI teams including AI Engineers, data scientists, ML engineers and researchers. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning. Guide the selection and implementation of AI technologies, platforms, and tools. Ensure best practices in model development, deployment, and MLOps while cultivating deep partnerships with SaaS providers, in-house engineering teams and product management teams across the UK business. Collaborate with UK-wide business units to understand needs, translate them into AI solutions, and communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Manage expectations and demonstrate ROI.