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AI & Governance Manager (Advisor to CIO)

Hybrid in Madrid·Added 5 months ago (last checked 12 Oct)

BIP

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Overview

Work mode
Hybrid, Madrid
English
Required
Experience
5+ years

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • More than 5 years of experience in consulting or corporate roles (strategy, digital transformation, or AI).
  • Demonstrable experience in AI/advanced analytics projects.
  • Experience working with senior stakeholders (C-level).
  • Solid understanding of AI technologies (ML, GenAI, data).
  • Knowledge of AI and data governance frameworks.
  • Experience in defining digital or technology strategy.
  • Strong communication skills and executive storytelling.
  • Strategic vision and business orientation.
  • Ability to structure complex problems.
  • High autonomy and ability to influence.

• Leadership and results orientation.
• Analytical thinking and ability to prioritize in dynamic environments.
• Clear and effective communication with technical and executive profiles.
• Autonomy, commitment, and adaptability to change.
• Collaborative attitude and a constructive approach to challenges.

Nice to have

  • Previous experience in Big4 or strategy/technology consulting firms.
  • Experience in large-scale digital transformation programs.
  • Knowledge of cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP).
  • Familiarity with AI regulations (AI Act, GDPR).

Languages

  • Fluent English (advanced level required).

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Direct exposure to the CIO and management committee.
  • Key role in defining the company's AI strategy.
  • Cross-functional impact across multiple business areas.
  • Hybrid position between strategy, technology, and business.
  • The opportunity to lead Artificial Intelligence and digital transformation projects with real impact in international organizations.
  • Access to advanced technologies in cloud, data, and AI.
  • A collaborative, dynamic, and global environment within a growing firm.
  • Continuous training and professional development plans.
  • Social benefits, compensation package commensurate with experience, 23 working days of vacation plus 3 personal days, flexible working hours, and a hybrid work model.
  • Personalized career and training plan.
  • Belonging to an international company in full expansion, part of a large business group, with a culture of closeness and open doors that values each person individually.

The role

Join BIP - xTech, BIP's Center of Excellence specializing in consulting and digital transformation across data architecture and governance, AI models, cloud adoption and architecture, security, virtualization, modern workplace, environment automation, SecDevOps, application modernization, IoT solutions, and Industry 4.0.
At BIP - xTech, we are a multidisciplinary team that adds value through technology implementation projects within digital transformation processes, connected to strategy and consulting initiatives, leveraging sector-specific knowledge to offer ad-hoc solutions to our clients.

We are looking for a professional with experience in Artificial Intelligence applied to the corporate environment to act as a strategic advisor to the CIO, helping to define, structure, and deploy the AI vision within the organization. The role combines technical AI capability with a strong focus on business, strategy, and governance, with key interaction involving senior management and stakeholders.

You will lead projects where Artificial Intelligence and advanced analytics drive efficiency, innovation, and data-based decision-making. You will collaborate closely with technical teams, data scientists, and business stakeholders, ensuring the proper definition of objectives, roadmap planning, and execution under the highest standards of quality and governance.

Common challenges include implementing AI solutions in cloud environments, coordinating multidisciplinary teams in international contexts, managing organizational change associated with technological adoption, and communicating results at the executive level.

We are looking for someone with a solid track record in leading technology projects, capable of connecting strategic vision with practical execution, and experienced in managing digital transformation programs, advanced analytics, or intelligent automation.

What you'll do

  • Designing the AI roadmap aligned with business objectives.
  • Identifying priority use cases and their impact (value vs. effort).
  • Evaluating technology trends and their applicability within the company.
  • Defining AI governance frameworks (risks, compliance, ethics, security).
  • Establishing operating models (centralized, federated, CoE).
  • Promoting best practices in data and model management.
  • Supporting the implementation of AI solutions (build vs. buy).
  • Defining criteria for selecting tools and vendors.
  • Driving internal adoption (change management, training, culture).
  • Translating technical capabilities into business impact.
  • Preparing executive materials for management committees.
  • Acting as a bridge between technical teams, IT, and the business.
  • Ensuring alignment between AI projects and the overall strategy.
  • Defining success KPIs and monitoring mechanisms.

How you'll work

  • Occasional travel, day trips.

Hiring process

3 steps3 interviews
  1. CV assessment

  2. Interview with HR

    With HR

  3. Technical interview

    With a line manager

  4. Interview with a Partner

    With a Partner · Not every role

  • If there is no match now, the CV is kept on file for future opportunities.

About BIP

BIP is a global management consulting firm specializing in strategy, operations, and digital transformation, with a strong focus on sectors such as life sciences, energy, financial services, and telecommunications. The company operates across multiple countries and employs thousands of professionals worldwide, delivering end-to-end consulting services that combine strategic insight with operational execution.

In Spain, BIP has a significant presence with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, offering a range of roles from entry-level consultants to senior managers and specialized technical positions like AI engineering. The company is known for its collaborative, international work environment and actively hires professionals from diverse backgrounds, making it an attractive option for international talent looking to build a career in consulting in Spain.

Industry
Consulting
Founded
2003
Employees
5,000–10,000
Headquarters
Milan, Italy
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • BIP has offices in Madrid and Barcelona, offering opportunities in two of Spain's most dynamic cities.
  • The company works with a diverse range of sectors, including life sciences, energy, and financial services, providing varied project experiences.
  • BIP's international footprint means that professionals may have opportunities to collaborate with global teams and work on cross-border projects.
  • The company values innovation and digital transformation, making it a good fit for professionals with skills in AI, cloud, and data.
  • BIP offers roles at various levels, from entry-level to senior management, which can be suitable for professionals at different career stages.

In their own words

Additional information

Bip Iberia, in commitment and coherence with the Comprehensive Law for Equal Treatment and Non-Discrimination, opens all its positions to any person duly qualified to fill the vacancy, regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, political affiliation, race, or creed.

BUSINESS INTEGRATION PARTNERS CONSULTING IBERIA, S.L., with Tax ID (NIF) B84701903 and contact Liliana.mendoza@bip-group.com, will process the data received from your application as the Data Controller, for the purpose of managing the currently active selection process in accordance with Article 6.1.b) of the GDPR, as well as for future processes if your profile is of interest, based on your consent under Article 6.1.a).

BUSINESS INTEGRATION PARTNERS CONSULTING IBERIA, S.L. will not disclose your data to third parties except where required by law. The retention period for your CV will be a maximum of 1 year, after which it will be deleted.

You may exercise your rights of access, rectification, erasure, objection, restriction of processing, data portability, and the right not to be subject to automated decision-making, or request additional information about the processing of your data by contacting: dpo-bipspain@bip-group.com.

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