E.ON Next

AI Tech Programme Manager

Nottingham UK Full time

We’re looking for a dynamic and collaborative AI Tech Programme Manager to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of AI within our organisation, delivering innovative technology solutions that enhance experiences for both our customers and colleagues.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a hands-on, fast-moving environment, enjoys solving complex challenges and loves working closely with people across multiple teams. You’ll have the opportunity to lead a high-impact programme, influence strategic decisions and help unlock value through responsible and ethical AI.

As part of a flat and agile organisation, you’ll work in a culture that encourages collaboration, experimentation and learning. You’ll have the space to make meaningful contributions, bring people together, and directly see the impact of your work on the organisation and its customers. If you’re passionate about technology, enjoy connecting teams and love delivering results, this is a role where you can truly shine.

Here’s a taste of what you’ll be doing:

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our AI Technology Programme, ensuring alignment, clarity and momentum across all initiatives:

  • Partner closely with the AI Group Product Lead and AI Tech Lead to define the programme vision, roadmap and governance

  • Lead the AI Programme agenda, ensuring strong collaboration and clarity across teams

  • Coordinate cross-functional delivery across product, data and engineering teams to ensure AI solutions are designed, built and deployed effectively

  • Act as a connector between Tech and the wider business, keeping stakeholders informed and aligned

  • Champion responsible, ethical AI that meets regulatory, cybersecurity and data governance standards

  • Build and maintain relationships with vendors and partners to ensure seamless integration with internal platforms

  • Facilitate workshops and collaborative sessions to gather insights, align priorities and encourage innovation

  • Support a lean, experimental approach to test new ideas quickly and unlock value

Are we the perfect match?

We’d love to hear from you if you can demonstrate:

  • Experience delivering complex change in project, programme or delivery management roles

  • Proven ability to define roadmaps that align with strategic goals and OKRs

  • Degree-qualified (or equivalent) with strong understanding of product management and agile ways of working

  • Hands-on agile delivery experience, including planning and execution

  • Knowledge of AI governance, risk and compliance, including ethical AI principles and secure handling of data

  • Confident communicator with strong influencing and presentation skills, able to engage at senior levels

It would be great if you had:

  • Excellent organisational, problem-solving and analytical skills

  • Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, agile environment

  • Experience working with cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration across product, engineering, data and operational units

  • Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to explain complex concepts in a clear, approachable way

Here’s what else you need to know:

  • Role may close earlier due to high applications.  

  • Fixed term contract length - 12 months 

  • Competitive salary  

  • Location – Nottingham  E.ON Next office, Trinity House,2 Burton St, Nottingham NG1 4BX  - with travel to our other sites when required. 

  • Excellent parental leave allowance. 

  • Award-Winning Workplace - We’re proud to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and the Best Place to Work for 16–34-year-olds 

  • Outstanding Benefits - Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings 

  • Flexible & Family-Friendly - Our industry-leading hybrid and family-friendly policies earned us double recognition at the Personnel Today Awards 2024. We’re open to discussing how flexibility can work for you 

  • Inclusive & Diverse - We’re the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers. We’re also proud winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Yearrecognising our inclusive, people-first culture 

  • Support at Every Stage of Life - We’re Fertility Friendly and Menopause Friendly accredited, with inclusive support for everyone 

  • Accessible & Supportive - Do you consider yourself as having a disability? As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role and will make any adjustments needed during the process 

  • Invested in Your Growth - From inclusive talent networks to top-tier development programmes, we’ll support your growth every step of the way 

  • For all successful candidates. Due to the nature of this role your employment will be subject to a basic DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check being carried out by ourselves via a 3rd party service provider