Job Purpose:
We are seeking an experienced AI & Data Demand Expert to lead the demand management lifecycle for AI and Data initiatives. The role is responsible for capturing, qualifying, prioritizing, and managing business demand while acting as the primary interface between business stakeholders, clients, and delivery teams. The ideal candidate will translate business needs into actionable AI and data opportunities, ensuring strategic alignment, governance, and successful delivery planning.
Key Accountabilities:
Manage the end-to-end AI & Data demand management process, including intake, qualification, prioritization, and handover to delivery teams. Partner with business stakeholders and clients to identify AI and data opportunities and translate them into well-defined business requirements. Maintain and govern the AI & Data demand pipeline, ensuring visibility, prioritization, and alignment with business strategy. Collaborate with technical, architecture, and pre-sales teams to assess feasibility and develop high-level solution approaches. Support demand and resource planning by balancing business priorities with delivery capacity. Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive engagement and manage expectations. Develop executive dashboards and reports to provide insights into pipeline health, demand trends, and portfolio performance. Ensure compliance with demand governance standards, documentation, and quality requirements. Continuously improve demand management processes, frameworks, and tools to support business growth and operational excellence.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum Experience
+7 years of experience in Demand Management, Business Analysis, IT Portfolio Management, or Technology Consulting. Experience in role within AI, Data, Digital Transformation, or Enterprise Technology environments.
Job-Specific Skills
AI & Data Demand Management IT Portfolio & Pipeline Management Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering AI, Data Analytics & Digital Transformation Knowledge Capacity & Resource Planning Stakeholder & Executive Management Governance, Process Design & Continuous Improvement Reporting & Dashboarding (Power BI, Tableau, JIRA, Service Now PPM or similar) Strong analytical, communication, presentation, and facilitation skills