At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the strategy and delivery of Data and AI products for business transformation.
- Company: Join Tate and Lyle, a global leader in ingredient solutions with a strong purpose.
- Benefits: Enjoy a global rewards package, including bonuses and mental health support.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for continuous improvement and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving innovation in Data and AI across a global platform.
- Qualifications: Experience in leading teams and managing strategic transformation programmes.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
About Us
Tate and Lyle is a successful organisation with a clear purpose, ambition, strategy, and strong expert talent, solely focused on achieving its ambition as a world class ingredients solutions provider. We have expanded our plant-based footprint beyond corn into tapioca, stevia leaf, chickpea protein and soluble fibre to explore wider platforms for achieving our ambition. Achieving this ambition will require new capabilities, reallocation of resources and investment to become a leaner, more agile company, leveraging latest technology, process insight and ways of working.
Role Purpose
The Senior Manager – Data and AI leads the strategy, design, delivery and lifecycle management of enterprise Data, Analytics and AI products that enable business transformation and deliver measurable value. The role owns the enterprise Data maintain a roadmap of reusable data products, analytics capabilities and AI solutions within a product‑centric operating model with clear ownership, funding and lifecycle management. Ensure delivered data products are registered in the enterprise Data Catalogue with accountable Product Owners assigned, and comply with the metadata and governance standards defined by the Enterprise Data Governance function. Partner with the Enterprise Data Governance and Data Quality functions to apply their standards, and monitor adoption, business value and satisfaction to drive continuous product enhancement.
Solution Design Leadership: lead and develop the D ensure solution designs align to business requirements, enterprise architecture and security standards, and embed data governance, quality, metadata and catalogue requirements. Partner with the Data Platform and Engineering teams to ensure solutions are built on and maximise reuse of the enterprise data platform — integrating SAP and other core source systems — and meet scalability, operability and other non‑functional requirements.
Delivery ensure products are delivered within agreed timelines, scope, budget and quality, transitioning them into sustainable product and support models with mechanisms for value realisation. Lead the secure and responsible deployment of AI, Generative AI and Agentic AI solutions; manage strategic delivery partners and suppliers to drive delivery performance and innovation, partnering with Procurement on commercial arrangements.
Stakeholder Engagement build strong relationships across business functions and influence strategic decision‑making.
Continuous Improvement: drive operational excellence across solution design, delivery and AI capabilities, with KPIs covering product adoption, data quality, catalogue health and value realisation; monitor and improve portfolio health and business value, ensuring compliance with corporate governance, security, risk and regulatory requirements.
Skills experience leading global teams and strategic transformation programmes.
Benefits
As a business operating in 50 countries worldwide, we offer a global rewards package to all employees alongside a range of country‑specific benefits. The global package includes a bonus scheme, 16‑week Equal Parental Leave and mental health.
IT Senior Manager - Data and AI employer: Tate & Lyle
Tate & Lyle is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture focused on innovation and collaboration. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer numerous opportunities for professional development and career advancement, particularly in our vibrant European markets. Our emphasis on customer engagement and satisfaction ensures that every team member plays a vital role in driving meaningful impact within the industry.
