About GISI Ignite and Palladium:
GISI is a global, employee-owned family of companies focused onconstruction, infrastructure, earth and environment, and global development.GISI Ignite is GISI's newly launched centralized technology and innovationteam, built to strengthen how our operating companies deliver projects andprovide expert guidance on AI, data, and digital solutions.We developscalable platforms, drive workflow modernization, and help operating companiesapply cyber-physical solutions that strengthen the performance, resilience, andsafety of major capital programs.
Palladium, a GISI company, works to design, develop and deliverpositive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe;broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring,sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems to addressglobal challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 90countries and have a workforce of 2,200 talented, motivated, and diverse staff aroundthe world. This role is hired through Palladium, the operational platformfor Ignite.
This Opportunity:
The Associate, Data & AI supports GISI’s mission to embed innovation, data, andadvanced technology into the DNA of GISI and its Operating Companies (OpCos).This role focuses on data-driven and AI-enabled solutions, working closely withOpCos and internal teams to help deliver impactful technology initiatives. The Associatecontributes to the rollout and adoption of new tools and processes, helping toadvance GISI’s innovation agenda and strengthen its position as a technologyleader. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of work experience and isproficient in data analysis and related tools. Even more important, they areflexible when priorities change, comfortable working in ambiguity, pragmatic,and empathetic.
Location:
The role can be based remotely from the Netherlands, UK, or Greece.Candidates must have current work authorization in one of those three countriesto be considered. Infrequent travel to the nearest GISI’s office will be on anas needed basis.
Please note that although this role will be posted in variouslocations, there is only one role available.
Reporting Lines:
- The role reports to the Director, Client Innovation(based in the Netherlands)
PrimaryRoles and Responsibilities:
- Assist in the implementation and rollout of data, AI, and technology solutions across GISI OpCos and client projects
- Collect, clean, and analyze data to generate insights that inform decision-making and solution design
- Work with GISI and OpCos to deliver training, training material, and adoption support
- Support the testing, deployment, and adoption of AI-driven tools and platforms
- Document and visualize business processes to identify opportunities for technology-driven improvements
- Collaborate with internal teams and OpCo stakeholders to understand requirements, gather feedback, and support adoption of new solutions
- Break down technical and business challenges into actionable tasks, supporting the design and delivery of effective solutions
- Contribute to the creation of documentation, playbooks, and best practices for data and AI initiatives
- Stay current with emerging trends in data, AI, and digital innovation relevant to GISI’s business
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field
- 1–3 years of experience in data analysis, AI, technology consulting, or digital transformation (internships and project experience considered)
- Exposure to or interest in areas such as AI, data platforms, digital twin, project management systems, data strategy, or systems integration
- Proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Python, R, SQL, Power BI) and willingness to learn new technologies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communicator with the ability to work collaboratively across technical and business teams
- Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and work successfully in ambiguity
Desired Criteria:
- Enthusiasm for data, AI, and emerging technologies and their application in business environments
- Collaborative, inclusive, and proactive approach to teamwork
- Eagerness to engage with stakeholders and support the adoption of innovative solutions
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
Equity,Diversity & Inclusion -Palladium is committed toembedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcomeapplications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity todrive innovation, creativity,successand good practice. Wepositively welcome andseekto ensure we achieve diversity inourworkforce;and that all job applicants and employees receiveequal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personalcharacteristics. These include: (but arenot limited to) socio-economicbackground, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity,sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenousstatus.
Should you require anyadjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process (due todisability, neurodiversity, or for any other circumstance), please email ourteam ataccessibility@thepalladiumgroup.comand we will be in touch todiscuss.
Safeguarding- We define Safeguarding as "the preventativeaction taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities wework with from harm".We are committed to ensuring that all children andadults whocome into contact withPalladium are treated with respectand are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subjectto an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews anda rigorous due diligence process.
