Ph3AI Adoption Director – Spain /h3 pAI Adoption DirectorCountry : Spain IT STARTS HERE Santander () 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. 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. /p h3What You Will Be Doing /h3 ol libDefine the AI Adoption Strategy for Executive Leadership /b ul liDevelop a comprehensive adoption strategy across three levels: ul libLevel 1 : /b Senior executives /li libLevel 2 : /b Chiefs of staff and executive offices /li libLevel 3 : /b Executive assistants and support roles /li /ul /li liIdentify high‑impact opportunities across productivity, automation, information management, decision‑making and operational efficiency. /li liTranslate strategic opportunities into deployable, prioritised, and scalable use cases. /li liEstablish a methodological and operational framework to ensure coherent, accelerated and secure adoption across all levels. /li /ul /li libDesign, Coordinate, and Deploy AI Solutions /b ul liPartner with internal AI, data, technology, and operations teams to design tailored AI solutions for Executive Leadership. /li liOversee the full solution lifecycle: functional definition, prototyping, iteration, validation, deployment, and ongoing support. /li liEnsure all solutions comply with corporate standards on security, regulatory requirements, data protection and Responsible AI. /li liDrive practical and strategic tooling, including generative AI assistants, executive productivity enhancers, and automation systems. /li /ul /li libLead Change Management and Adoption Programs /b ul liDesign and implement onboarding, training, and hands‑on adoption programs tailored to different executive audiences. /li liPromote a culture of effective AI use, ensuring tools and solutions become part of daily workflows. /li liIdentify adoption barriers, operational frictions and capability gaps – and activate plans to mitigate them. /li liProvide personalised support for critical executive profiles where AI adoption has the highest strategic impact. /li /ul /li libManage Stakeholders and Align Initiatives with Business Strategy /b ul liServe as the main interface between Executive Leadership and technical teams, ensuring clarity, proper prioritisation and execution speed. /li liTranslate strategic and operational needs into clear product and functional requirements. /li liBuild business cases, prioritise the initiative portfolio and ensure projects generate measurable and scalable value. /li /ul /li libGovernance, Impact Tracking and Best Practices /b ul liEnsure compliance with corporate standards for Responsible AI, security, model governance and regulatory requirements. /li liDefine KPIs for adoption, maturity, impact and user satisfaction with regular reporting to Executive Leadership. /li liPromote the standardisation of tools, methodologies and best for AI use across executive teams. /li /ul /li /ol h3What You’ll Bring /h3 h3Professional Experience /h3 ul li10+ years of combined experience in transformation, consulting, innovation, digitalisation, AI, or corporate‑level change management. /li liProven experience working with Executive Leadership or C‑level stakeholders. /li liDemonstrated success leading large‑scale digital or AI transformation initiatives – ideally in banking or other regulated industries. /li liExperience managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating technical and business areas. /li /ul h3Skills and Competencies /h3 ul liStrategic vision with the ability to simplify complex technologies for executive audiences. /li liStrong influence, communication and transversal leadership skills. /li liExceptional change‑management capabilities, especially within executive environments. /li liImpact‑driven mindset with focus on results, adoption and scalability. /li liStrong understanding of AI tools and executive‑productivity use cases. /li /ul h3Education /h3 ul liUniversity degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Data Science or related fields. b(Required) /b /li liPostgraduate training in leadership, transformation or innovation. b(Preferred) /b /li /ul h3Languages /h3 ul liProfessional fluency in English and Spanish. b(Required) /b /li /ul h3We Value Your Impact /h3 ul liGlobal career pathways and mobility opportunities. /li liHybrid, flexible working models. /li liAccess to hundreds of learning opportunities, including exclusive content through Santander Open Academy. /li liCompetitive compensation, performance‑based rewards and a holistic wellbeing program. /li liPreferential banking terms, family‑friendly benefits and employee support services. /li /ul h3Local Compliance /h3 pSantander is proud to be an equal‑opportunity organisation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. /p h3What to do next /h3 pIf this sounds like the right challenge for you, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your journey with us. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr