AI Sector Lead – Public Sector

Shape the Future of AI in the Public Sector Are you passionate about AI strategy, governance and meaningful impact? Do you enjoy working in a multidisciplinary environment, collaborating across Data & AI, technology, functional and public sector teams to help organizations turn AI opportunities into practical solutions? We are looking for an AI Sector Lead – Public Sector to help public organizations explore, adopt and embed AI in a responsible, pragmatic and sustainable way. You will combine your understanding of AI with knowledge of the public sector, helping clients navigate the opportunities and challenges that come with AI adoption, from defining their strategy and governance approach to supporting implementation and operationalization. Your Impact As an AI Sector Lead, you will be part of our Data & AI community and work closely with colleagues serving public sector organizations. You will help clients identify where AI can create meaningful value, translate opportunities into concrete initiatives and ensure that solutions are developed with the appropriate attention to governance, transparency, risk and responsible AI. Your role covers the AI lifecycle, from strategy and governance to implementation and adoption, always with a focus on solutions that work in practice and respond to the specific context of public organizations. Your

Key Responsibilities
1. Shape AI Strategy & Opportunities
• Work with senior stakeholders to define AI strategies and roadmaps aligned with organizational priorities and the public sector context.
• Help clients identify and prioritize relevant AI use cases and opportunities.
• Translate AI possibilities into clear, tangible value for organizations, employees and citizens.
• Ensure AI strategies consider governance, ethics, transparency and risk management, building on our Trusted AI approach. 2. Develop & Deliver AI Transformations
• Contribute to the development of our AI offering for the Public Sector.
• Build trusted client relationships and identify opportunities where AI can support public organizations.
• Shape and support AI engagements, ranging from AI strategy and use-case identification to governance, implementation and adoption.
• Work together with multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions that combine technology, data, sector and functional expertise. 3. Support AI Implementation & Adoption
• Help clients move from AI concepts and experimentation towards practical implementation and sustainable adoption.
• Support the development of responsible and trustworthy AI frameworks.
• Help embed AI into processes and ways of working where it can generate meaningful value.
• Connect strategic ambitions with the practical considerations needed to make AI work within a public sector environment. 4. Collaborate Across Teams
• Work within our Data & AI Competence Center and collaborate closely with public sector, technology, data and functional specialists.
• Bring together the right expertise depending on the client challenge.
• Contribute to the development of colleagues and our broader AI capabilities.
• Support an open and collaborative environment where expertise is shared across teams. 5. Contribute to AI Thought Leadership
• Stay informed about developments in AI and their potential impact on the public sector.
• Contribute to client discussions, events, publications or other knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Help translate emerging AI developments into relevant insights for public organizations. What We’re Looking For Experience & Expertise You bring relevant experience in AI, data, technology transformation or consulting, combined with a strong interest in the Public Sector. Ideally, you have:
• Experience advising organizations on AI strategy, governance, transformation or adoption.
• A good understanding of AI concepts, governance frameworks and responsible AI practices.
• Experience working with or for public sector organizations.
• The ability to translate complex AI topics into clear business and organizational implications.
• Experience contributing to or leading client engagements involving multiple stakeholders.
• An understanding of how AI can support the modernization and transformation of public services.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to connect expertise across different teams and disciplines. Stakeholder Management & Collaboration
• You are comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• You can bring together different perspectives and help create alignment around AI initiatives.
• You enjoy working in multidisciplinary teams and sharing expertise with colleagues.
• You combine strategic thinking with a pragmatic and hands-on mindset. Communication
• You can communicate complex AI topics in an accessible and credible way.
• You are comfortable facilitating discussions and presenting recommendations to different audiences.
• Professional proficiency in Dutch is required.
• A good command of English is also required. Knowledge of French is an advantage. What Success Looks Like Success in this role means:
• Building trusted relationships with public sector clients around AI.
• Helping clients translate AI ambitions into realistic strategies and concrete initiatives.
• Supporting the responsible implementation and adoption of AI.
• Connecting our AI expertise with our Public Sector knowledge.
• Contributing to the continued development of our Data & AI capabilities and offering.

What We Offer
• Meaningful impact: Work on AI initiatives that can contribute to the transformation of public organizations and services.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration: Work alongside Data & AI, technology, functional and Public Sector specialists.
• Room to contribute: Bring your own expertise and help further develop our approach to AI in the Public Sector.
• Professional growth: Continue developing your expertise through challenging client work and collaboration with experienced colleagues.
• Flexibility & autonomy: Work in a dynamic and hybrid environment with room to take ownership.
• Supportive culture: Join a collaborative environment where different perspectives, expertise and experiences are valued.