Scope: Global, Full time
Reports to: Head of AI
Location: Netherlands/ UK
JOB PURPOSE:
As part of TMICC’s standalone transformation, we are hiring an Applied AI Manager to drive the design, delivery, and scaling of business-critical AI use cases across the enterprise.
This role sits within the Enterprise Architecture team and acts as a bridge between business ambition and technical execution. You will be accountable for translating strategic priorities into applied AI solutions that deliver measurable value - working across domains such as supply chain, marketing, procurement, R&D and customer.
The role is not a research or platform engineering position. Instead, it focuses on operationalising AI: defining solution patterns, orchestrating delivery across teams and partners, embedding governance, and ensuring AI is deployed responsibly, at scale, and with clear business outcomes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Applied AI Delivery & Value
Own the end-to-end delivery of applied AI use cases across priority domains (e.g. pricing, net revenue management, marketing personalisation, operational efficiency, telemetry).
Ensure AI solutions move beyond proof-of-concept into production and sustained adoption.
Define success metrics and track business value, performance, and ROI.
AI Solution Architecture & Patterns
Define and govern enterprise-level AI solution patterns (e.g. embedded AI, RAG, agent-based approaches).
Ensure solutions align with the broader enterprise architecture, security, and integration standards.
Act as a design authority for applied AI implementations rather than a hands-on platform builder.
AI Strategy & Roadmap
Support, Shape and maintain the applied AI roadmap aligned to TMICC’s strategic objectives.
Prioritise use cases based on value, feasibility, and risk.
Support leadership decision-making with clear trade-offs and recommendations.
Governance & Responsible AI
Ensure AI solutions comply with responsible AI principles, data privacy, and relevant regulatory requirements.
Embed governance into delivery processes rather than treating it as a separate control layer.
Partner closely with risk, security, data, and legal stakeholders.
Collaboration & Orchestration
Work with domain SMEs, product owners, data scientists, engineers, and external partners to deliver scalable solutions.
Influence without direct authority across a federated delivery model.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on applied AI opportunities and limitations.
WHAT THIS ROLE IS / IS NOT
This role is:
Business-outcome driven
Applied and delivery-focused
Enterprise-wide in scope
Accountable for value, not just technology
This role is not:
A pure data science or research role
A central AI platform engineering role
A role with direct line management of large delivery teams
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Monitor emerging AI capabilities and assess their practical relevance to TMICC.
Drive experimentation where appropriate, with a clear path to production or retirement.
Capture and share learnings across the organisation.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Experience
4+ years’ experience in applied AI, advanced analytics, or technology delivery roles with strong business engagement.
Proven experience operationalising technology/ AI solutions in complex enterprise environments.
Experience working across multiple business domains, ideally within FMCG or similarly complex industries.
Education: Degree in Science, Business, Computer Science, AI/ML, Information Technology, or a related field.
Technical & Domain Knowledge
Strong understanding of applied AI approaches, including:
Machine learning fundamentals
Generative AI (LLMs, RAG, prompt-based and agentic patterns)
Experience delivering technology/ AI within modern enterprise technology landscapes (cloud, SaaS, data platforms).
Familiarity with AI lifecycle practices (e.g. MLOps / LLMOps concepts) and modern delivery models.
Awareness of responsible AI, data privacy, and AI risk management principles.
Depth across all areas is not expected; strength in applied delivery and architectural judgement is essential.
Soft Skills
Strong self-leadership and comfort operating in ambiguity.
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value narratives.
Pragmatic, outcome-oriented mindset with high ownership.
LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOURS
Drives outcomes with accountability and pace.
Balances innovation with operational discipline.
Demonstrates strong business acumen and consumer awareness.
Builds trust through clarity, consistency, and delivery.
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ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY:
With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly part of Unilever) is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it. Here’s what defines success in our organization :
· We are all about growth
· We operate with speed and simplicity
· We win together with fun
· We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry
· We care and challenge
· We are experts in the Ice Cream Category
ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?
Please apply online and do not forget to upload your CV. Your application will be reviewed against the requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date, with an update on the status of your application.
As from July 1, 2025, we begin operating as The Magnum Ice Cream Company, the world’s leading pure-play ice cream business in the world, a standalone business within Unilever.
Our mission is to bring the power of ice cream to more people, in more places in new and unexpected ways.
As the parent company to an eclectic and beloved range of consumer brands like Ben & Jerry’s, Magnum, Cornetto and the heart brand (Wall’s, Ola, Miko, Lagnese and many more), we create ice cream experiences and products that invigorate the senses and explode in taste. Why? Because life tastes better with ice cream.
Website: https://corporate.magnumicecream.com/en/home.html
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