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Lead AI Governance & Portfolio

Prague, Czechia
Lyon, France
Madrid, Spain
Berlin, Germany
Milan, Italy
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Job ID EEMENA00924 Primary Location Prague, Hlavní město Praha, Czech Republic Business Unit The Adecco Group Department Programme Management Work ModeHybrid
About the role

Mission:

  • Adecco Group ITD has established a new 3-year ITD Strategy encompassing 4 strategic pillars including Disrupting Innovation & Change.
  • The Lead AI Governance and Portfolio will play a pivotal role in ensuring the selection & execution of the AI use cases and initiatives to enable Business growth and profitability through technology & innovation, with clear focus on delivering business value.
  • Will design, implement & manage the required governance & performance framework, along the AI initiatives lifecycle, from ideation to operations and retire.
  • Will manage the AI Portfolio along with key stakeholders in the Business, Innovation, Legal, IT Security, Responsible AI, ensuring strategic focus, respect of framework, speed & excellence with delivery.

Accountabilities:

  • The Lead of AI Governance & Portfolio is accountable for defining, implementing, and maintaining the governance model for AI initiatives across the organization.
  • This role ensures that AI programs comply with internal policies, ethical standards, and external regulations, while also managing the end-to-end execution of the AI project portfolio.
  • The role interfaces with senior stakeholders across compliance, ethics, IT security, legal, and innovation functions to ensure trustworthy, scalable, and value-driven AI adoption.
  • Drive a mindset of Value and Business impact, ensuring the Portfolio have clear and defined Business outcomes.
What you’ll be doing

AI Governance

  • Define the AI Governance Framework aligned with legal, ethical, security, and regulatory requirements (e.g., EU AI Act, ISO 42001).
  • Establish policies, standards, and processes for responsible AI use.
  • Coordinate with Ethics, Compliance, Risk, Legal, IT Security, and Data Protection teams to ensure alignment and audit readiness.
  • Maintain a register of AI use cases and assess risks across the AI lifecycle.

AI Portfolio Management

  • Lead the intake, prioritization, and lifecycle management of AI initiatives—from ideation to delivery and decommissioning.
  • Monitor program delivery, interdependencies, value realization, and adherence to governance.
  • Ensure clear ownership, KPI tracking, and progress reporting for all AI initiatives.
  • Drive stakeholder alignment and manage escalation of risks or misalignment across initiatives.

Leadership & Engagement

  • Act as the central point of contact for AI Governance and Portfolio Management.
  • Engage regularly with business unit leaders, innovation teams, and IT functions.
  • Represent the AI portfolio in executive and board-level discussions when required.
About you

Work Experience:

  • 8–12+ years of experience in technology strategy, data/AI governance, compliance, or enterprise program management.
  • Experience managing cross-functional AI or data-driven portfolios at enterprise scale.
  • Master best practices in AI delivery, Performance management & Change management.
  • Familiarity with ethical AI principles, risk assessments, model documentation, and regulatory standards (e.g., EU AI Act, ISO/IEC 42001, GDPR).
  • Background in working closely with innovation labs, IT security, compliance, and executive stakeholders.
  • Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies, data lifecycle, and emerging governance trends.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and inter-personal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization, including executive management.

Education & qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Legal/Compliance, or Business Administration.
  • Certification in program management (e.g., PMP, MSP) and/or AI governance (e.g., ISO 42001 foundations).
  • Exposure to international operations and multicultural environments.
Why choose us?

It’s an exciting time to be part of our team. At the Adecco Group, our purpose – making the future work for everyone – inspires and connects us all. Through our three global business units (GBU) – Adecco, Akkodis and LHH - we deliver expertise in talent and technology, enabling organizations to succeed and people to thrive.

We’re proud to be a global thought-leader and care about doing the best job we can to ensure better futures for everyone. We do this by building our Future@Work strategy as a united team of 40,000+ colleagues with a collective spirit working in over 60 countries globally. We embody our core values: CourageCollaborationCustomer at the Heart,  Inclusion, and Passion in everything we do.

Growth and Development

You will have the opportunity to grow across a variety of interesting jobs and careers over our extensive portfolio of global brands. We empower our colleagues to work in the smartest, most efficient ways, achieving total balance between their jobs and their lives. We offer world-class resources for upskilling and development, satisfying your curiosity while sharing skills, knowledge, and expertise to grow together. Here, you can be yourself, and we aim to build on the attributes that make you, you.

A journey to bring out the best in you

We believe that having an understanding of the hiring process helps you to prepare, feel, and be, at your best. As a global, multi brand organization with multiple different roles, our application process can vary.

On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way.

Inclusion

We believe in talent, not labels. We focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. Our culture of belonging and purpose ensures everyone can thrive and feel engaged. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity.

Interview Process

Our interview process includes an initial phone screening, followed by a virtual round of interviews with Hiring Manager, HR team and senior leaders. This process helps us understand your fit within our team and allows you to ask questions about the role and our company. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for learning and development, we invite you to join us in making the future work for everyone.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any additional accommodations or support due to a disability or other special circumstances, please let us know by contacting us. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met throughout the hiring process.

Posting date: 01-07-2025

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Get to Know Us

We don't tick boxes – we think outside them. At the Adecco Group, we lead the way in enabling organisations to adapt to a changing world of work and ensuring the future employability of people. Our purpose of making the future work for everyone, means we prioritise putting people first, providing autonomy and support to enhance productivity and growth. Every year, our 50,000+ employees worldwide enable millions of people to succeed in the world of work. We upskill and reskill more than half a million people annually, enhancing employability and accelerating careers.

Diversity & Inclusion at The Adecco Group

We are committed to making the future work for everyone. As a people business focused on providing talent solutions and advisory services, we envision a world in which everyone has the chance to participate in the world of work. Our aim is to acknowledge and appreciate diverse perspectives, encouraging inclusive decision-making processes that value each colleague's contributions, skills, experience, and potential. We work actively to create the conditions that support a culture and work environment of belonging, trust, and participation. Our approach to diversity and inclusion is built around several pillars that underpin our work, including structural and conscious inclusion, leadership, and accountability.

Culture

Our "people first" approach means prioritising the wellbeing of our colleagues, always. Employee wellbeing has never been more important, and we continuously work to improve how we support our people to be holistically happy and healthy, no matter what the current climate.

"We aspire to become a benchmark as a top-class employer, by fostering a respectful, inclusive, and healthy environment for all." - Sarah Cheyne - Group VP Talent Experience, Inclusion and People Analytics

Learn more about The Adecco Group

The Adecco Group is the world's leading talent advisory and solutions company. Our powerful purpose is to make the future work for everyone. We build and incubate capabilities in areas where persistent skills shortages exist and connect that talent to organisations to power their success. Our core operations are split into 3 distinct Global Business Units (GBU’s) – Adecco, Akkodis and LHH. With these services we help individuals fulfil and exceed their potential, building employability and connecting people with opportunities.. At the Adecco Group, everyone has a voice and there are extensive opportunities to satisfy your curiosity, share your skills, and take your career in any direction.

Success profile

Are we the right fit for each other? Have a look at the traits we're looking for. (1 Beginner – 10 Expert)

  • Putting people first - be that your colleagues, clients or customers
    10
  • Always willing to develop self and learn; you are curious and support a culture of continuous learning in order to evolve professionally
    8
  • Seeks to empower others and collaborate with a collective spirit
    10
  • Engages and connects with others in a meaningful and respectful way to achieve common goals
    9
  • Initiates activities and decision making; perseveres with courage and energy to drive results
    8
Traits are on a scale of 0 to 10

Rewards

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Flexibility to work in the way that makes you most productive

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Autonomy to make insightful and informed decisions

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Meaningful work that makes a difference to peoples lives

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Continuous learning through our TAG U Academy, mentoring, and career paths that are diverse and dynamic

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Specific local benefits and rewards tailored to each country (holiday allowances, health care and more).

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