Data and AI Domain Portfolio Lead | S4-level | Data & AI Domain | Milton Keynes | Internal Mobility
Country: United Kingdom
IT STARTS HERE
Santander (www.santander.com) is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organisation, and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible.
This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.
Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a robust risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.
The Data and AI Domain at Santander is responsible for setting the strategic direction for data, analytics, and artificial intelligence across the organisation. It ensures that data is managed as a trusted enterprise asset and that advanced technologies are applied responsibly, securely, and effectively to create value for customers and the business.
THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE
The Data and AI Domain is looking for a Domain Portfolio Lead based out of Milton Keynes.
It’s an exciting time to join the Data and AI Domain as the team play a key role in the future transformation of Santander UK. This role is a critical part of the global domain operating model and will report directly into the UK Data and AI Domain Lead, overseeing the bank-wide data and AI portfolio, OKRs and implementation of the global operating model.
We’re
Working across the business to identify, oversee and support the execution of the Data and AI portfolio and the associated projects/use cases
Implementation of the global value management framework and the measurement of benefits associated with the UK bank’s data and AI portfolio
Working with the Domain Leadership team to ensure the portfolio is set up for success, including the identification and mobilisation of cross-functional squads
Driving the implementation of the global domain operating model within the UK, including the implementation of consistent functional and domain led reporting
Delivery of the Domains OKRs, working closely with the Domain Leadership team, as well as the Quarterly Business Review (QBR) process
Delivery of specialist projects, as required, to support the delivery of the local Domain plan
Working closely with the global Data and AI Domain to ensure portfolio and strategic alignment
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us greater as a team and as an organisation. We’re enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.
The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Professional Experience
Experience working within a technology or data context (Required)
Experience delivering complex cross functional projects (Required)
Experience managing large budgets and complex resourcing requirements (Preferred)
Education
Degree level or equivalent qualifications (Preferred)
Technical / Data qualifications (Preferred)
Languages
English
Spanish (Preferred)
Hard Skills
Data & AI Technical Acumen - Knowledge of cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure), data lakes and modern data and AI stacks (Preferred)
Portfolio & Programme Leadership - Managing multiple initiatives, dependencies, budgets, and delivery roadmaps (Preferred)
Commercial & Financial Acumen - Budget management, cost optimisation and ROI tracking (Preferred)
Soft Skills
Senior Stakeholder Management - Influencing and challenging executives across business and technology (Preferred)
Communication & Storytelling - Translating complex technical concepts into clear, business-focused narratives (Preferred)
Collaboration & Cross-Functional Working - Working effectively across engineering, product, risk, and business teams (Preferred)
Prioritisation & Focus - Balancing competing demands across a portfolio and focusing on highest value outcomes (Preferred)
WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT
At Santander, your contribution matters. We recognise the difference you make every day, and we make sure you feel valued, supported and rewarded in return.
Here, recognition goes beyond pay. It’s about the pride you feel in your work, the impact you have on customers and communities, and the opportunities you have to grow and thrive — personally and professionally.
Salary Range:
£68,662.00 - £102,994.00 per annum (depending on experience)
This salary range represents the expected remuneration for the role. Annual salary is based on a standard 35-hour working week. Actual salary offered will depend on skills, experience, qualifications and location.
Competitive rewards that reflect the real impact you make and the value you bring.
Wellbeing that goes beyond work — we work with a range of wellbeing partners across our 4 pillars of wellbeing (physical, mental, social and financial) to give you access to a suite of apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support.
Support for every life stage — from menopause and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond, with enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support.
Time to give back through volunteering opportunities that let you make a difference in the communities we serve.
Global growth opportunities to shape your career, learn new skills and explore what’s possible across our international network.
Ready to be recognised? It starts with you.
LOCAL COMPLIANCE
At Santander, we’re proud to be an inclusive organisation that provides equal opportunities for everyone — regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation.
We’re committed to creating a recruitment experience that’s accessible, fair and welcoming for all candidates.
We want our people to thrive — at work and at home — while delivering the best outcomes for our customers and supporting each other to grow.
To make this possible, our roles are site-based with a hybrid working pattern, where colleagues are expected to attend the office at least 12 days per month (pro-rata for part-time roles).
When applying, please consider the travel distance, time and cost to your chosen office location(s).
We welcome applications on the understanding that, should you be offered this role, there may be no relocation package available. Santander will pay the employer mandatory government fees that are required to pay in connection with visa sponsorship. You may be liable for your own personal employee immigration and relocation costs.
WHAT TO DO NEXT
If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.
For further Guidance please visit Internal Mobility - Candidate Guidance.
If you want to know more about the opportunity:
Please contact: Jennifer Turner - Jennifer.Turner@santander.co.uk
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