Digital & AI Strategy Manager at Masdar England, United Kingdom

Digital & AI Strategy Manager at Masdar – London, England, United Kingdom Company Description

Masdar is the UAE’s clean energy champion and one of the largest companies of its kind in the world, advancing the development and deployment of renewable energy and green hydrogen technologies to address global sustainability challenges. Established in 2006, Masdar is today active in over 40 countries, helping them to achieve their clean energy objectives and advance sustainable development.

Masdar is jointly owned by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), and under this ownership the company is targeting a renewable energy portfolio capacity of at least 100 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 and an annual green hydrogen production capacity of up to 1 million tonnes by the same year.

Purpose for the role:

The role entails driving the identification, development, and implementation of Digital & AI use cases across the Global Offshore Wind (GOFSW) and UK Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) teams, with close collaboration with technical and operational stakeholders.

This includes developing and maintaining a clear IT & AI strategy and roadmap for the GOFSW & UK vertical (aligned with overall business strategy), supporting business case development for prioritized use cases, fostering cross-departmental knowledge-sharing to scale successful applications, as well as leading change management to support implementation & adoption.

• In collaboration with HQ teams, cascade the overall Masdar Digital & AI priorities & strategy into a clear & consistent Digital & AI strategy & roadmap for GOFSW & UK vertical, in alignment with corporate objectives and GOFSW&UK business priorities.
• Maintain the roadmap, translating strategic goals into actionable plans, ensuring initiatives are prioritized by impact, feasibility, and alignment with technical capabilities.
• Develop & maintain technology roadmap for Vertical (e.g., Document control management software)
• Regularly review and adapt the roadmap based on progress, business needs, and emerging technologies – including communication with internal & external stakeholders

Use Case Identification, Delivery & Change Management:

• Collaborate with OFSW and BESS delivery teams, and external consultants, to identify high-value Digital & AI use cases that improve operational efficiency, safety, and performance.
• Develop robust business cases and success metrics for proposed initiatives, ensuring stakeholder buy-in and measurable outcomes.
• Lead delivery of relevant Digital & AI projects alongside functional teams, ensuring timely execution, cross-functional coordination, and effective implementation / adoption.

Cross-Team Enablement & Knowledge Sharing:

• Facilitate collaboration across departments to share AI use case learnings, best practices, and reusable tools or frameworks.
• Organize regular workshops, demos, and internal communications to promote awareness and adoption of AI solutions.
• Act as a central hub for capturing and distributing successful case studies across teams and regions.

External Landscape Scanning & Stakeholder Alignment:

• Continuously scan the market for relevant external Digital & AI tools, platforms, and startups that can support or accelerate internal capabilities.
• Establish relationships with relevant potential partners & suppliers for Digital & AI use cases
• Engage with headquarters and global functions to align local efforts with group-wide Digital & AI programs and standards.
• Represent the GOFSW & UK perspective in AI forums/ taskforces, ensuring local needs are considered

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field. Professional certifications in AI, data analytics, agile project management (e.g., PMI-ACP, PRINCE2 Agile), or cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) preferred
• Training or background in energy systems, renewable energy, offshore wind or BESS technologies is a strong plus.

Preferred Experience:

• 3
  -5 years of experience in data / digital strategy, AI or digital transformation in a complex, cross-functional environment.
• Proven track record of delivering AI/ML initiatives from concept to deployment, including stakeholder engagement and change management.
• Familiarity with working in matrixed organizations and global teams, including alignment with central strategy and local execution.
• Exposure to vendor selection, startup partnerships, or emerging tech scouting in the AI/ML space.

Job-Specific

Skills:

• Exceptional strategic thinking & proven ability to lead & deliver strategic projects
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, use case development, and model lifecycle considerations (e.g., MLOps, explainability, governance).
• Ability to translate complex technical opportunities into clear business cases with defined outcomes and KPIs.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, with the ability to bridge…