Job Description :

The project is an AI Centre of Excellence (CoE) that drives innovation, consulting and delivery of AI-powered solutions. The role works with leadership, business teams and engineering specialists to define high-impact AI initiatives and support their adoption across the organisation.

Our client is a leading global technology and consulting organisation. It delivers digital solutions, AI-powered products and enterprise-scale transformation programmes. The client works with global partners to design, build and run tools and platforms that create business value.

Team Structure :

- Team size: 20+ people.

- Cross functional team: leadership, business stakeholders, product owners, data scientists and engineers.

- Working style: consultative and delivery-focused, with close alignment on roadmap planning, solution design, implementation and knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities :

- Act as the primary AI consultant to the client: understand business challenges and identify opportunities for AI-driven innovation.

- Develop and drive an AI strategy aligned with client goals, and promote innovation and best practices through the AI CoE.

- Lead the assessment, prioritisation and roadmap planning of AI initiatives.

- Work with product owners, data scientists, engineers and business stakeholders to scope, design and deliver AI solutions.

- Advise on AI technologies, frameworks and architectures that fit the client's environment.

- Make sure AI projects meet business objectives, maintain technical quality and follow ethical AI principles.

- Mentor and lead AI CoE team members to build internal AI capabilities and knowledge sharing.

- Follow AI trends, tools and emerging technologies, and advise on continuous improvement.

- Manage stakeholder expectations and report regularly on roadmap progress, benefits, risks and delivery outcomes.

Requirements :

- 10+ years of experience in AI consulting, solution architecture or related roles, preferably with leadership responsibilities.

- Proven expertise in AI/ML technologies, frameworks and best practices.

- Track record of driving AI initiatives from idea through design and implementation in enterprise environments.

- Experience working directly with clients and executive leadership to turn business needs into AI solutions.

- Hands-on experience working with development teams and data scientists.

- Solid understanding of AI ethics, data privacy and responsible AI principles.

- Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills.

- Ability to work in complex, fast-moving environments and manage multiple priorities.

- Advanced degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science or a related field is preferred.

Nice to have :

- Experience building or leading a Centre of Excellence or a similar structure.

- Experience with cloud AI platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and AI lifecycle management tools.