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Head, Employee Experience GenAI Governance & Platforms

Posted 11 days ago

RemoteJohannesburg, GP, South Africa

Job Description

To serve as the single accountable owner and authoritative source for the enterprise-wide GenAI capability within the Employee Experience domain. The role establishes a centralised governance and operations function to manage general-purpose GenAI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Perplexity, Claude), ensuring adoption is safe, measurable, and value-driven across the Standard Bank Group.

Qualifications

  • 10–12 years in IT, consulting, or digital leadership within complex organisations, including 5+ years in senior management or platform ownership roles.
  • Understanding of enterprise AI/GenAI/SaaS platforms and experience applying governance, standards, or operating models for technology platforms.
  • Proven ability to influence and collaborate across cross-functional and federated teams to align priorities and drive outcomes.
  • Experience managing vendors, contracts, and commercial performance, with strong knowledge of licensing, cost optimisation, and partner delivery models.
  • Working knowledge of regulated environments with the ability to partner effectively with Risk, Security, and Compliance teams.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Adopting Practical Approaches
  • Challenging Ideas
  • Developing Expertise
  • Developing Strategies
  • Directing People

Technical Competencies:

  • AI Foundations
  • AI Lifecycle Management
  • AI Optimisation
  • AI Platforms
  • Policy Development
  • Promote Good Governance, Risk & Control
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Quality Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Project Reporting
Job details
Workplace
Remote
Location
Johannesburg, GP, South Africa
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The Standard Bank group is a leading financial services provider that supports Africa’s growth and development.

Key team members

Jason Marsden

Jason Marsden

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