Project Lead – AI Governance Implementation
Aanvraagnummer: 11962
Contractvorm: Detachering ZZP
Organisatie: TenneT
Locatie: Arnhem / Hybride
Uren per week: 32 - 40 per week
Tarief: 120 per uur
Duur van de opdracht: 12 maanden
Regio: Gelderland
Startdatum: 01-07-2025
Optie tot verlenging: Ja
Sluitingsdatum: 05-06-2025 14:00
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The role of the unit is not only to meet the needs of the business, but also to generate new insights and ideas and help achieve new goals more effectively and efficiently within an integral collaboration with the other units. This is not only done through automation, but also through data-driven decisions, standardization and digitization of processes.
TenneT is a leading European electricity transmission system operator (TSO), active in the Netherlands and Germany. As part of our digital and data-driven transformation, we are committed to the responsible, secure, and strategic use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In response to the EU AI Act and to support our broader innovation goals, TenneT is implementing a cross-border AI Governance Framework that ensures AI is developed and used in a compliant and trustworthy way.
This team is part of BTO Domain Office DD and works cross border it contains 15 people in DE and 75 in NL.
Who is responsible for the al AI use within TenneT.
For TenneT, we are looking for an experienced Project Lead AI Governance.
Your Role:
As Project Lead AI Governance Implementation, you will be responsible for leading the rollout of TenneT’s AI Governance Framework across both the Netherlands and Germany. The framework is being developed in partnership with a strategic implementation partner, and your primary focus will be on driving internal alignment, engaging stakeholders, and steering the external partner’s work.
This role is located in Bayreuth, ensuring a local presence in Germany to support the development of our GenAI capability, which is led by a counterpart Project Lead GenAI based in the Netherlands. You will work closely with this counterpart to ensure consistent and complementary implementation of AI governance and GenAI use across both countries.
Your Responsibilities:
Lead and coordinate the internal implementation of the cross-border AI Governance Framework in alignment with the EU AI Act.
Act as TenneT’s primary interface to the implementation partner, overseeing planning, delivery quality, and execution progress.
Manage and align a diverse group of internal stakeholders across Legal, Compliance, Data Governance, IT Security, Operations, and Business units.
Ensure adoption of the governance framework into business-as-usual practices and digital transformation initiatives.
Collaborate with the Project Lead GenAI (based in NL), providing local support for the GenAI capability development in Germany and ensuring governance principles are consistently applied.
Support the development and rollout of training, communication, and change management activities around responsible AI use.
Facilitate regular progress reporting and decision-making at the level of the AI Steering Committee and other governance bodies.
Contribute to audit readiness and regulatory engagement related to AI usage.
Profile
• Academic degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in project or program management in a technical, regulatory, or compliance-oriented environment.
• Proven ability to manage external partners and lead internal change across multiple departments.
• Solid understanding of AI technologies, digital governance, or regulatory frameworks (knowledge of the EU AI Act is highly desirable).
• Experience in cross-border or international projects is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Being able to speak and write German is a requirement because of the support given to the German colleagues.
Important
• The biggest challenge for the candidate is to support the current manager and have the will to work hands-on on the design of the AI Governance and GenAI capability.
• VOG must be received before a candidate can start.
• Commitment for at least 32 hours per week.
• Location: Arnhem MCE - min 2 x week at the office.
• The candidate needs to have the willingness to travel 1 x in 4-6 weeks to Bayreuth, DE.
Additional information:
• Suppliers of candidates must be aware of the applicable laws and regulations in the field of employment conditions and the (TenneT) collective labor agreement. This commitment falls within scale 9 of the TenneT collective labor agreement.
• We would like to receive the personal motivation and CV in Dutch or English.
Screening:
• At entry, TenneT performs a Pre-Employment Screening.
• Pre-employment screening: If the candidate is allowed to start at the client, a pre-employment screening will take place. We will then send you the necessary documents. Your candidate may only start after completing the pre-employment screening. The VOG application is part of the screening from , the VOG must be received before the candidate can start.
• The candidate has proof of identity (a passport or identity card), which is valid at intake and on the start date of the candidate's contract and can be submitted for verification.
Availability:
• It is important that the candidate is available for the entire requested period in the application.
• When offering a candidate, we assume that you agree with the terms and conditions of this specific client. If you are not familiar with these conditions, you can request them from the responsible recruiter.
• The assignment may be extended, this depends on the workload, this will be discussed in time.