AI Value & Strategy Specialist

National Grid

The Role

Overview

Drive AI strategy, ROI, and stakeholder engagement for National Grid's AI initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • risk assessment
  • business case
  • executive reporting
  • opportunity scoping
  • kpis tracking
  • requirements gathering

Tasks

-Collaborate with data and AI Governance teams, to support the assessment of any risks associated with the use of Analytics/ AI-based solutions. -Documenting the business case of the proposed analytics/ AI-based solution, including the expected financial and non-financial benefits. -Provide executive-level reporting on AI Value Office progress, impact, and future initiatives. -Scoping AI opportunities through collaboration with members of National Grid's core business and IT teams, establishing the opportunities with the greatest impact and agreeing what an analytics/ AI-powered process could look like for each opportunity. -Create and deliver engaging presentations to leadership and stakeholders across business teams to communicate the vision, progress, and impact of the AI Value Office. -Tracking and measuring AI program performance, using KPIs to monitor the financial and non-financial impact of analytics and AI solutions as well as business engagement with the Value Office. -Support the development and implementation of AI and data strategy across the organization, including staying up to date with the latest developments in both AI and the utility industry. -Collaborating with solution delivery teams, to shape the technical requirements of an Analytics/ AI-based solution(s) and operate as the key interface point with business teams.

Requirements

  • analytics
  • generative ai
  • presentation
  • business analysis
  • stakeholder management
  • consulting

What You Bring

-Strong understanding of Analytics and AI (including Generative AI), and an interest in the growing impact that these types of solutions can play in achieving business objectives. -Strong presentation skills with experience delivering engaging and impactful presentations to different audiences. -Extensive experience of working in an asset-heavy industry, including Utilities, Energy, Mining, Engineering or Manufacturing would be desirable. -Exceptional business analysis skills, with experience in capturing and shaping requirements, and forming a business case with clear benefits. -Proven communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience engaging with senior executives. -Experience in a consulting role is an added plus, particularly in advisory or strategic transformation initiatives related to data, analytics or AI. -Ability to work independently, influence without direct authority, and navigate a matrixed organization.

The Company

About National Grid

-Plays a critical role in delivering electricity and gas to millions of homes and businesses. -Operates in both the UK and US, ensuring safe and reliable energy distribution. -Deeply involved in the development of renewable energy infrastructure, including wind and solar projects. -Key projects include cross-border power links to improve energy security and integrating low-carbon solutions. -Continually innovates to meet growing energy demand while reducing environmental impact. -Operates in both electricity and natural gas distribution across a vast geographical area in the US. -Invests in sustainability initiatives and clean energy infrastructure.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Electricity Transmission

Electricity Distribution

Gas Transmission

Gas Distribution

Hydrogen Transmission

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)

Infrastructure

Renewable Energy

Wind

Solar

Nuclear

Commercial

Residential

Industrial

Utilities

Transport

Water Resources

Government

Heavy Civil

Marine