Ofcom
Communications regulator
ProgrammeLead–AIandTransformation
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“Programme Lead – AI and Transformation at Ofcom. Skills: AI Enablement Programme, Programme leadership, AI strategy. Lead AI Enablement Programme. Deliver AI ambitions”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver AI ambitions; Deliver measurable benefits; Ensure effective use of internal resources; Protect Ofcom’s data
Industry & Context.
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Significant experience leading AI or digital transformation initiatives, Demonstrable understanding of AI technologies (including Microsoft Copilot), Experience developing strategy, Experience developing governance frameworks, Experience applying responsible AI principles, Proven project management expertise, Ability to shape projects, Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver, Experience of managing cross-function teams, Experience of stakeholder management, Adaptable to change, Promotes innovation
What You'll Do.
Lead AI Enablement Programme
Translate strategy into initiatives
Drive adoption of AI tools
Deliver measurable benefits
Establish and deliver projects
Apply programme management
Develop end-to-end plans
Manage governance forums
Provide structured reporting
Ensure effective resource use
Provide expert advice
Provide structured support
Maintain pragmatic focus
Establish governance frameworks
Embed governance frameworks
Ensure robust oversight
Ensure data protection
Build organisational AI capability
Engage internal partners
Engage external partners
Produce project documentation
Provide structure to teams
Structure working groups
Support working groups
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work across teams; Collaborate with cross-functional teams; Work with senior stakeholders; Partnering with Digital, Data and Technology teams; Work with L&D; Engage internal and external partners; Represent Ofcom in cross-regulatory forums
Communication Scope
Stakeholder management
Process & Methodology
Programme management, Project management, End-to-end plans, Governance forums, Risk management, Issue management, Dependency management, Structured reporting, Oversight, Project documentation
Full Job Description
**Closing Date:** 08/06/2026 **Group:** Corporate Group **Management Level:** Principal **Job Type:** Fixed Term (Fixed Term) **Job Description:** **Please note that this role closes at 00:01 on Monday 8 June, and therefore we advise getting your application in by no later than midnight on Sunday 7 June.** **About Ofcom** As the UK’s communications regulator, we’re delivering vital work that helps keep the UK connected and shapes the future of how we’ll stay connected with each other. Our work covers everything from phones and broadband, through to TV, radio, the postal service, and wireless devices. We’re also taking on the challenge of making the online world a safer place. And we need people of all backgrounds, skill sets, and experiences to help us achieve our goal of making communications work for everyone. **About the team you’ll be part of** You will join a forward-looking complex regulatory organisation committed to shaping the future it’s technology. We have started our AI journey and are now looking for an experienced Programme Manager to support the delivery of our AI workstreams. Whilst being delivered under Ofcom’s Transformation programme, role is also to support Ofcom’s Digital, Data and AI Director where all of our technical development sits. Within these teams we are responsible for establishing Ofcom’s AI agenda ensure that M365 copilot and other advanced AI solutions are developed and adopted safely, ethically and effectively. We need to embed strong governance, supporting colleagues to use AI confidently and responsible, whilst establish metrics to measure our productivity. **Purpose of the Role** To lead Ofcom’s cross-organisational AI Enablement Programme, delivering AI ambitions through effective programme leadership, strong governance, and the safe, practical adoption of AI across the organisation. Lead and coordinate the AI Enablement Programme, translating strategy into a structured portfolio of deliverable initiatives. Drive the safe, ethi
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