IT Business Partner - HR Digital and AI - 3 months - £650 p/d (Outside IR35)- Cambridge

One of the world's great pharmaceutical companies requires an IT Business partner with deep expertise in Digital HR Systems, including how to utilise Embedded AI solutions within HR. This is a high-impact role focused on leading the evolution of the HR technology landscape - with a particular emphasis on the transformative opportunities presented by AI.

You will proactively identify where IT can drive competitive advantage through the delivery of forward-thinking, AI-powered solutions. Strong domain knowledge across the HR function and technology landscape is essential, including HCM platforms, workforce administration, and HR services.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering results - from building compelling business cases to mobilising large-scale, high-value technology investments. You'll be accountable for shaping and communicating the technology strategy and roadmap for core HR functions, while ensuring alignment with both business priorities and emerging technology trends. Demonstrated experience in AI application and innovation delivery is key to success in this role.

Accountabilities

• Accountable for development of and business engagement on the Technology Strategy and roadmap for the core HR function. Bringing deep HR domain knowledge and including consideration of external technology trends, AI, and innovation.
• Build strong strategic relationships with complex customer groups and senior stakeholders, developing a deep understanding of the short-term and long-term business direction.
• Develop and maintain the customer account plan, including accurate customer forecasting, demand planning, and effective delivery of the plan.
• Proactively identify opportunities for IT to deliver innovative technology and AI solutions to provide competitive advantage.
• Present and gain commitment to IT initiatives at senior leadership levels, using specialist knowledge to gain commitment to established or new IT services.
• Manage a portfolio of investments, prioritizing to align with emerging business strategy.
• Lead high-level investigations on requirements specifications and feasibility studies, developing a range of options aligned to business and IT strategy.
• Lead business impact assessments, identifying risks and issues that may affect current and future business units and roles, and create a business readiness plan.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Domain knowledge of the HR function and technology landscape (including HCM platforms, workforce admin, payroll, HR services)
• Development of technology strategy and roadmap aligned with business priorities
• Evidence of AI mastery, and leading and developing innovative solutions
• A proven track record of delivering results
• Experience of building business cases & mobilising high value investments
• Experience of leading teams with a demonstrable track record of motivational and achievement-oriented leadership
• Experience of managing third party suppliers and have strong network and consulting skills
• Strong influencing, networking and team working skills
• Deep awareness of developments in the Information Technology marketplace including AI
• Demonstrate strong relationship building skills with the ability to influence others to achieve objectives
• Proficiency in planning, change management and problem solving and able to resolve issues of a highly complex and strategic nature

This is a wonderful opportunity to join one of the UK most respected companies in a position delivering real change. The daily rate is £650 a day for an initial 3 months contract. X3 days a week in the Cambridge office with the rest WFH.