Ignite Innovation: AI Team Delivery Manager at Rentokil Initial
Are you a seasoned Delivery Lead or Project Manager passionate about cutting-edge AI and a knack for driving complex programs to success?
Do you thrive in an environment where your leadership directly shapes the future of technology and delivers tangible business value?
Rentokil Initial is seeking an AI Team Delivery Manager to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in orchestrating our AI initiatives globally.
At Rentokil Initial, we're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to join a company where Pioneering Technology Solutions, global Collaboration, and Innovation are at the core.
We are a major player in the Business Services Sector, operating in over 90 countries, and we are deeply committed to leveraging technology for significant improvement.
About the Role:
As our AI Team Delivery Manager, you will be the crucial link between our strategic business objectives, regional demands, and our central AI technical team.
Reporting to the AI Portfolio Lead, you will be responsible for defining, planning, and overseeing the successful delivery of a cohesive program of AI initiatives that drive significant business value across our global operations.
This is a strategic position where you will:
Translate Vision into Reality: Convert the Group's AI vision and strategic objectives into actionable program roadmaps.
Orchestrate Delivery: Proactively manage program-level execution, monitor collective progress, identify and mitigate cross-project risks, and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery across multiple AI projects.
Drive Adoption: Orchestrate and guide business change and adoption around multiple AI solutions, ensuring the transition from technology to tangible business value at scale.
Champion Quality & Ethics: Ensure AI product quality, alignment with user and business needs, and adherence to ethical AI principles and data privacy regulations.
Foster Growth: Provide leadership and guidance to AI Team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and delivery excellence.
No two days will be the same as you liaise with developers, business stakeholders, regional business leads, and legal & compliance teams, all while remaining at the forefront of modern AI and Data trends.
Requirements:
We are looking for an individual with:
- Proven experience as a Delivery Lead, Project Manager, or similar role, preferably in an AI or technology-driven environment.
- Experience with agile development methodologies.
- A track record of successfully delivering complex technology projects.
- A strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and technologies.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and project plans.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to risk mitigation.
Desirable: Experience in a corporate setting driving the adoption of new technologies and experience in an analytical/data-centric role.
Desirable: Scrum / Agile qualifications.
Why Rentokil Initial?
At Rentokil Initial, we believe in Empowering Your Project Management Journey with Balance and Growth.
We are dedicated to your Career Development and Continuous, providing a landscape for professional growth and personal fulfilment.
You'll find a Down-to-Earth and Supportive Culture, where authenticity, collaboration, and humility are the cornerstones of our success.
We believe in Recognition and Celebration, acknowledging that our team members' collective efforts and individual contributions propel our progress.
We offer:
- A hybrid working policy with our base in Crawley.
- A dynamic environment where
- Global Collaboration and Innovation drive meaningful change.
- The opportunity to build strong and lasting connections within a pioneering and supportive culture.
- A commitment to your well-being and professional development.
Your next great opportunity awaits. Join us now and make a significant impact on our global AI journey!
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and bonus scheme
- Hybrid working
- Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme
- 23 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Death in service benefit
- Healthcare
- Free parking
At Rentokil Initial, our customers and colleagues represent diverse backgrounds and experiences. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer, actively encouraging applications from individuals from all walks of life. Our belief is that everyone irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs, has the potential to thrive and contribute.
We embrace the differences that make each of our colleagues unique, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic selves and feel a sense of belonging. To ensure that your journey with us is accessible if you have any individual requirements we invite you to communicate any specific needs or preferences you may have during any stage of the recruitment process. Our team is available to support you; feel free to reach out to (joanna.sharpe@rentokil-initial.com) if you need anything
Be Yourself in Your Application! At Rentokil Initial, we value innovation, but we want to see the real you! While AI can help with structure and grammar, make sure your application shows your true passion and understanding of the role. A personal touch will help you stand out.
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