AI Consultant/AI Delivery Lead - AI Roadmap & Implementation - £90-110k - 12 Months FTC +

The Client

A market leading, global private equity business driving growth.

Job Summary

This role requires a the successful application to possess a combination of:

Technical expertise in AI, Project management skills & Leadership abilities: to drive the successful adoption and implementation of AI solutions within an organisation.

*It will be key that the individual will be able to establish the necessary engagement from stakeholders and drive through change*

The AI Delivery Lead will be responsible for overseeing the successful implementation and deployment of the AI roadmap and ongoing artificial intelligence solutions across the organisation.

This role requires a deep understanding of AI technologies, project and change management skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to build engagement and drive AI adoption and deliver business value.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of AI projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines.
• Manage and run the activities, comprising of members from IT, Legal & Compliance, and Investment teams.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate business requirements into actionable AI solutions.
• Coordinate, negotiate with and manage expectations of diverse stakeholders with conflicting priorities, interests and timescales
• Manage the end-to-end life cycle of AI projects, from ideation, running pilots, firmwide deployments, comms plans, training sessions and ongoing monitoring.
• Ensure the quality, scalability, and performance of AI solutions, adhering to best practices and industry standards.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with AI projects, addressing ethical concerns, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement strategies for the effective integration of AI solutions into existing business processes and systems.
• Work closely with the Data and Analytics team to coordinate efforts on data management and improving data quality
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
• Plan, prepare, organise/run training programs to build AI literacy across the firm.
• Communicate project status, risks, and achievements to stakeholders, including executive leadership, through regular reporting and presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience in leading and delivering AI projects in a complex, enterprise environment.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies, including machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and computer vision.
• Proficiency in programming languages and tools used for AI development, such as Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of data governance, data privacy, and ethical AI principles.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry certifications or professional accreditations related to AI and project management.
• Knowledge of cloud computing platforms and their AI/ML offerings (eg, AWS, Azure, GCP).

*Shortlisting today*

Salary: £90K-£110k

Duration: 12 months FTC +

Location: London/Hybrid: Expectations of 3 days in the office, 2 days WFH

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