Head of AI
JOB_53963784801215Job type
PermanentLocation
ManchesterWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
ConsultancyIndustry
Technology & Internet ServicesPay
130,000-180,000
Head of AI
Overview
Our client is seeking a strategic and experienced Head of AI to lead their artificial intelligence function and drive innovation across the organisation. This is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and executing AI strategy, delivering impactful solutions, and embedding AI capabilities into core business operations.
The successful candidate will bring a blend of technical depth, leadership capability, and commercial acumen, with a proven track record of delivering AI initiatives that create measurable value.
Key Responsibilities
- Define AI Strategy Develop and execute a clear AI roadmap aligned with the organisation’s broader business objectives.
- Lead AI Delivery Oversee the full life cycle of AI and machine learning solutions, from ideation through to deployment and scaling.
- Team Leadership & Development Lead, manage, and grow a high-performing AI team, driving a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Stakeholder Engagement Partner with senior stakeholders to translate complex business challenges into effective, scalable AI solutions.
- Innovation & Emerging Technologies Identify and leverage advancements in AI, including generative AI, large language models, and automation.
- Governance & Ethics Ensure AI initiatives are delivered in line with best practices in ethics, compliance, and data governance.
- Commercial Impact Drive tangible business outcomes, including efficiency gains, revenue growth, and enhanced customer experience.
Skills & Experience
- Essential: Proven experience leading and managing an AI or data science team
- Strong expertise in AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics
- Demonstrated experience delivering AI solutions within a commercial or enterprise environment
- Experience developing and implementing AI strategies at a senior level
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to translate technical concepts into business value
- Experience working with cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS, GCP)
Desirable
- Experience within, or in collaboration with, a Big 4 consultancy (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG)
- Background in a consulting or client-facing environment
- Experience scaling AI capability within a growing or transforming organisation
- Familiarity with AI governance, risk, and regulatory frameworks
What Success Looks Like
- A clearly defined and executed AI strategy aligned to business goals
- Successful delivery of scalable, production-ready AI solutions
- A high-performing, engaged AI team
- Measurable business impact driven through AI adoption
- The organisation is recognised as an innovator within its market.
Head of AIJOB_539637848012152026-05-292026-08-28
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