Head of Data, AI & Analytics

Why Gallagher? At Gallagher, you'll join a business where data and AI are central to shaping the future - not simply supporting it. You’ll have the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide strategy, partner with executive leaders, and build the data, analytics and AI capabilities that enable smarter decisions, stronger customer experiences and sustainable global growth. In Return, You'll Enjoy Flexible working arrangements Free parking and outstanding Hamilton campus facilities Life & Disability Insurance Boost App membership and a range of staff discounts Ongoing professional development and global career opportunities A collaborative culture where innovation, curiosity and continuous improvement are genuinely valued The Opportunity Join Gallagher at an exciting stage of our technology evolution. As we invest in the future of technology and expand our Information Systems team to scale our platforms, services, and global operations, data and AI are becoming core drivers of innovation and business performance. As Head of Data, AI & Analytics, you'll define the strategy, operating model and roadmap that transforms data into a trusted enterprise asset. You'll lead the development of modern governance, engineering, analytics and AI capabilities while shaping how Gallagher responsibly adopts emerging technologies to deliver measurable business value. Working closely with the CIO, Architecture, Cyber Security, business leaders and technology partners, you'll establish scalable data platforms, strengthen enterprise governance and unlock new opportunities through analytics and AI. From modernising our Azure, Databricks and SAP ecosystem to fostering a truly data-driven culture, you'll play a key role in Gallagher's continued global growth. What You’ll Do Define and deliver Gallagher's enterprise data, AI and analytics strategy, roadmap and operating model Build and mature enterprise data governance, quality and stewardship across the organisation Lead the evolution of modern cloud data platforms spanning Azure, Databricks, SAP and Power BI Drive the adoption of AI, advanced analytics and data science to deliver measurable business outcomes Partner with business leaders to unlock value through trusted insights, reporting and predictive analytics Champion responsible AI, ensuring strong governance, ethical practices and regulatory compliance Develop and inspire a high-performing Data, AI & Analytics team while growing enterprise data capability Drive continuous improvement across data maturity, platform performance and enterprise decision-making The Fit You bring a blend of strategic vision, technical credibility and commercial thinking. You know how to build enterprise data capability from the ground up, creating the governance, platforms and culture needed to turn information into a genuine competitive advantage. Whether you’re influencing executive stakeholders, leading high-performing teams or championing responsible AI, you’re driven by delivering measurable business value - not technology for technology's sake. You’ll Bring Significant leadership experience across enterprise data, analytics or AI within a complex global organisation Proven success delivering enterprise data strategy, governance and large-scale transformation initiatives Strong expertise across Azure data services, Databricks, Lakehouse architectures, SAP data environments and Power BI Experience establishing enterprise data governance, quality, metadata and stewardship frameworks Strong understanding of AI, advanced analytics and responsible AI governance Commercial acumen with the ability to demonstrate value from data and technology investments Outstanding stakeholder engagement, communication and leadership skills #J-18808-Ljbffr