Assistant Director / Senior Manager, AI Strategy and Plans

About the role

You will lead annual and multi-year strategic planning for the AI Strategy Office, including objective-setting, programme prioritisation and executing interventions. You will conduct research and horizon-scanning on global AI trends, frontier models, compute strategy, emerging risks, talent implications and governance approaches. You will develop strategy papers, issue analyses and position pieces to drive whole-of-government AI adoption, capability development and investment decisions. You will also shape and run the office's operating model, maintain the strategic roadmap, establish OKRs and reporting cadences, and ensure programme governance and performance reviews are well-run.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in strategy, planning, management consulting, programme management, public policy, or tech/AI product strategy
• Strong clarity of thought and ability to craft crisp narratives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Skilled in PMO/portfolio management and experienced in OKRs or similar frameworks
• Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional coordination experience
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements (subject to job role)
• Holistic and market-competitive total rewards suite