AI Lab Manager

Cpl Recruitment is partnering with a leading international banking group to hire an AI Lab Manager, a Vice President-level role based in Dublin. You will run the bank's AI Lab alongside an external vendor: a governed, secure space where business and technology teams can test ideas, trial new tools and move the best of them into delivery. This is a chance to own a visible, high-profile capability from the ground up, shaping how it operates, who uses it and the value it proves.Responsibilities Run the AI Lab day to day with the vendor, owning its roadmap, budget, service health and reporting Set the guardrails that let teams experiment quickly while meeting security, data, AI governance and third-party risk standards Build and manage a clear pipeline of use cases, from intake through experiment, evaluation and a go, pivot or stop decision Package successful experiments so delivery teams can take them into production Promote the Lab across the business through workshops, demos and success stories, and build a steady flow of demand Manage relationships with technology vendors, fintechs and partners, keeping their work aligned to internal architecture, risk and legal requirements Track adoption, outcomes and cost, and use the evidence to keep improving the Lab Champion responsible AI practices, including transparency, access control and human oversight Requirements Substantial experience running an innovation lab, technology platform or cross-functional programme in a large, complex organisation A track record of managing business sponsors, vendors and technical teams from first idea through to decision and handover Experience building demand for a platform or service and developing a pipeline of use cases Proven success managing multiple external technology partners Enough technical grounding in cloud, APIs, source control and software delivery to engage credibly with engineers and challenge vendors A working understanding of AI, including generative AI, and the controls that go with it Experience delivering in a controlled enterprise setting, with sound knowledge of security, data, change and audit requirements Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to build consensus across business and technology audiences Desirable: a background in banking or another regulated industry, and familiarity with Azure and Microsoft 365 May be some travel to the UK so you will need a minimum stamp 1G Spousal/Stamp 4 and be based within a commutable distance to Dublin. On offer €70- €110K - Negotiable dependent on experience + bonus + benefits package, including core benefits such as pension provision. Hybrid/Dublin