AI Adoption Director

Apply for theExperiencia, cualificaciones y habilidades interpersonales, ¿tiene todo lo necesario para triunfar en esta oportunidad? Descúbralo a continuación.AI Adoption Directorrole atSantander .IT STARTS HERESantander ( ) is evolving from a global, high‑impact brand into a technology‑driven organization—and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together, we are leading a customer‑centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible.Country: Spain.Our mission is to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture, and all our professionals at every level are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.Within the Chief Data & Artificial Intelligence Officer (CDAIO) division, we are building a world‑class AI & Data team to transform how more than 170 million customers engage with one of the world’s largest banks.Artificial Intelligence is at the core of our strategy—and this role is one of the most transformative for accelerating executive‑level adoption of AI across the Group.This opportunity allows you not only to join an exceptional organization but also to lead initiatives with real impact on how our most senior leaders work and make decisions.The Difference You MakeDirector of AI Adoption for the Executive Leadership (Madrid).What You Will Be DoingDefine the AI Adoption Strategy for Executive LeadershipDevelop a comprehensive adoption strategy across three levels: Level 1: Senior executives; Level 2: Chiefs of staff and executive offices; Level 3: Executive assistants and support rolesIdentify high‑impact opportunities across productivity, automation, information management, decision‑making and operational efficiencyTranslate strategic opportunities into deployable, prioritised, and scalable use casesEstablish a methodological and operational framework to ensure coherent, accelerated, and secure adoption across all levelsDesign, coordinate, and deploy AI SolutionsPartner with internal AI, data, technology, and operations teams to design tailored AI solutions for Executive LeadershipOversee the full solution lifecycle: functional definition, prototyping, iteration, validation, deployment, and ongoing supportEnsure all solutions comply with corporate standards on security, regulatory requirements, data protection, and Responsible AIDrive practical and strategic tooling, including generative AI assistants, executive productivity enhancers, and automation systemsLead Change Management and Adoption ProgramsDesign and implement onboarding, training, and hands‑on adoption programmes tailored to different executive audiencesPromote a culture of effective AI use, ensuring tools and solutions become part of daily workflowsIdentify adoption barriers, operational frictions, and capability gaps—and activate plans to mitigate themProvide personalised support for critical executive profiles where AI adoption has the highest strategic impactManage stakeholders and align initiatives with business strategyServe as the main interface between Executive Leadership and technical teams, ensuring clarity, proper prioritisation, and execution speedTranslate strategic and operational needs into clear product and functional requirementsBuild business cases, prioritise the initiative portfolio, and ensure projects generate measurable and scalable valueGovernance, impact tracking, and best practicesEnsure compliance with corporate standards for Responsible AI, security, model governance, and regulatory requirementsDefine KPIs for adoption, maturity, impact, and user satisfaction, with regular reporting to Executive LeadershipPromote the standardisation of tools, methodologies, and best practices for AI use across executive teamsWhat You’ll BringProfessional Experience10+ years of combined experience in transformation, consulting, innovation, digitalisation, AI, or corporate‑level change managementProven experience working with Executive Leadership or C‑level stakeholdersDemonstrated success leading large‑scale digital or AI transformation initiatives – ideally in banking or other regulated industriesExperience managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating technical and business areasSkills And CompetenciesStrategic vision with the ability to simplify complex technologies for executive audiencesStrong influence, communication, and transversal leadership skillsExceptional change‑management capabilities, especially within executive environmentsImpact‑driven mindset with focus on results, adoption, and scalabilityStrong understanding of AI tools and executive‑productivity use casesEducationUniversity degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Data Science, or related fields (Required)Postgraduate training in leadership, transformation, or innovation (Preferred)LanguagesProfessional fluency in English and Spanish (Required)We Value Your ImpactGlobal career pathways and mobility opportunitiesHybrid, flexible working modelsAccess to hundreds of learning opportunities, including exclusive content through Santander Open AcademyCompetitive compensation, performance‑based rewards, and a holistic well‑being programmePreferential banking terms, family‑friendly benefits, and employee support servicesLocal ComplianceSantander is proud to be an equal‑opportunity organisation. xsgfvud We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates.What To Do NextIf this sounds like the right challenge for you, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your journey with us.Seniority level: Director | Employment type: Full‑time | Job function: Project Management, Strategy/Planning, and Finance#J-18808-Ljbffr