Senior Associate, AI Strategy & Operations- Lisbon at Entain

Lisbon, , Portugal -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

AI Strategy, Project Management, Operations Management, Stakeholder Management, Vendor Management, Data Intelligence, Process Engineering, Strategic Planning, Risk Mitigation, GenAI, Portfolio Governance, Change Management, Business Intelligence, Cross-functional Leadership, Workflow Automation, Strategic Delivery

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Company DescriptionWe’re Entain. Our vision is to be the world leader in sports betting and gaming entertainment by creating the most exciting and trusted experience for our customers, revolutionizing the gambling space as we go. We're home to a global family of more than 25 well-known brands, and with a focus on sustainability and growth, we will transform our sector for our players, for ourselves and for the industry.Job DescriptionData intelligence and AI plays a transformational role in how we create value today and how we shape our future. We have a bold ambition to be a world-class data and AI driven business for our customers across all our regions and business functions.This is a high-impact strategic operations role within our ASE Data & AI function, offering a clear trajectory toward Strategic Delivery Leadership. You will anchor the regional PMO function, orchestrating high-profile AI transformations across our entire ASE region, encompassing the Americas (Canada, Latam) and Southern Europe (France, Greece, Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Georgia). Alongside managing portfolio execution, you will streamline enterprise operations—from vendor lifecycle management and enterprise access architecture to facilitating strategic planning events. By leveraging your strategic and operational background and actively using AI to hyper-automate your workflows, you'll drive seamless execution, accelerate time-to-value, and support regional growth.Key ResponsibilitiesAnchor the Strategic Delivery & PMO function for high-impact AI transformations across the ASE region, leveraging AI tools to hyper-scale portfolio tracking.Act as a bridge across business, technology, and data, driving alignment and prioritization of key initiatives.Facilitate executive forums, rituals, and training programs to drive leadership alignment and engagement on the AI agenda.Execute operational readiness assessments and rigorous risk mitigation strategies to ensure the uncompromising quality and scalability of AI deliverables.Orchestrate vendor lifecycle management, ensuring frictionless integration, strategic alignment, and rigorous compliance for external partners.Streamline critical operational infrastructure, owning the end-to-end delivery of critical initiativesArchitect and facilitate high-impact operational cadences—from quarterly strategic reviews to AI capability-building sessions and team-wide training sessions.Design and deploy scalable operational frameworks that accelerate the adoption of AI solutions across our Americas and Southern Europe markets.Drive regional portfolio governance, proactively neutralizing execution risks and orchestrating release roadmaps to maximize time-to-market.Pioneer your own productivity by aggressively deploying GenAI tools to automate routine administrative tasks and elevate your strategic output.Partner closely with engineering, data scientists and business leadership to eliminate friction points, forging a clear pathway toward a Strategic Program Manager role.QualificationsEssential:Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experienceProven background in consulting, strategic operations, or program orchestration, with exceptional frameworks for managing complexity Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to engage, motivate, and develop high-performing teamsComfortable operating in highly multicultural environments, collaborating effectively across geographies and functionsExceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence without authority in complex organizationsHighly hands-on, with a proactive mindset and strong ownership of deliveryDemonstrated ability to deploy AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) to drastically accelerate personal output and automate administrative workflowsTrack record of driving cross-functional transformations and aligning technical execution with strategic goals across international marketsStrong capability in process engineering, mapping complex workflows, and standardizing enterprise operating proceduresElite problem-solving capabilities, structured thinking, and a meticulous, zero-defect approach to executionDesired:Expertise in strategic vendor management, from initial capability assessment and onboarding to relationship stewardshipExperience curating team culture and orchestrating high-value strategic planning events or executive quarterly business reviewsCompetence in business intelligence and executive reporting using tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, or advanced ExcelFluency in modern enterprise collaboration and portfolio management ecosystems (e.g., Confluence, Jira, Asana, Notion)Experience architecting PMO frameworks or driving technology scaling within highly matrixed, global enterprise landscapesFamiliarity with the AI product lifecycle, bridging the gap from initial strategic ideation through development and enterprise rolloutUnderstanding of AI value realization, including translating model outputs into measurable business KPIs and operational metricsFamiliarity with GenAI paradigms, encompassing prompt engineering, workflow automation, and enterprise LLM capabilitiesAdditional InformationWe’re looking for someone who is:Passionate about driving transformation through AI and emerging technologies, with a strong curiosity and eagerness to continuously learn and apply new solutions in practiceNavigates operational ambiguity and complex enterprise challenges with strategic frameworks and relentless executionTranslates complex regional project roadmaps into compelling strategic narratives for diverse technical and executive stakeholdersActs as an automation evangelist, utilizing bleeding-edge AI to continuously optimize administrative and PMO functionsExhibits extreme ownership, seamlessly balancing high-visibility strategic transformations with essential day-to-day operational excellenceBalances rigorous delivery methodologies with agile, pragmatic execution to accelerate urgent business outcomesForges powerful alliances across multidisciplinary, multi-national units, acting as a force multiplier for engineering and business teamsPassion for modern AI/ML business applications and transforming legacy operational models into intelligent, automated workflowsOperates at the forefront of AI advancements, continuously injecting new learnings to drive operational leverage and business valueDemonstrates exceptional cultural fluency and adaptability when driving change across diverse regional markets and shifting requirementsBenefits:Health Insurance – Insurance provider: Lusitânia (AdvanceCare) Hybrid Work Model – 2 days per week in the office and 3 days working from home Group Annual Bonus Birthday Off – Employees get their birthday off if it falls on a scheduled workday. However, no compensation day is given if the birthday falls on a non-working day. Access to LinkedIn Learning Protocols/Partnerships with External Providers (Check the attachment) Referral Program (Check the attachment) Unmind Hub – A platform to help you understand and improve your mental health and well-being. Fresh Fruit and Coffee (among other perks) Advertising Department: Data & Analytics

Responsibilities

The role involves anchoring the regional PMO function to orchestrate high-impact AI transformations across the Americas and Southern Europe. You will streamline enterprise operations, manage vendor lifecycles, and drive strategic alignment between business, technology, and data teams.