AI Practice Lead

We are seeking an experienced AI Practice Lead to define, grow, and lead a high-performing AI capability that delivers innovative, scalable, and responsible AI solutions for clients and internal stakeholders. This role combines strategic leadership, technical expertise, client engagement, and team development to drive successful AI adoption and business outcomes. Key Responsibilities * :Develop and execute the AI practice strategy, aligning capabilities, offerings, and delivery approaches with business objectives and market opportunities * .Shape and evolve AI service offerings across machine learning, data science, generative AI, automation, and intelligent applications * .Identify emerging trends, technologies, and industry developments to ensure the practice remains at the forefront of innovation * .Establish frameworks, standards, and best practices for AI solution delivery . AI Solution Delive * ryLead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade AI and machine learning solutions, including predictive analytics and generative AI application * s.Oversee the delivery of scalable, secure, and production-ready AI platforms and service * s.Ensure robust operational processes are in place, including model life cycle management, deployment automation, monitoring, and continuous improvemen * t.Drive adoption of engineering excellence and operational best practices across AI project s. Architecture \& Innovat * ionDefine AI and data solution architectures that balance business value, technical feasibility, scalability, and sustainabili * ty.Provide technical leadership on complex engagements, ensuring solutions are aligned with organisational goals and industry best practi * ce.Assess and introduce emerging technologies, tools, and platforms where they provide measurable business benef * it.Champion innovation and the development of reusable assets, accelerators, and intellectual proper ty. Client \& Stakeholder Engage * mentPartner with senior stakeholders to identify AI opportunities, assess organisational readiness, and define successful implementation strateg * ies.Lead discovery workshops, strategy sessions, and solution design engageme * nts.Serve as a trusted adviser, providing guidance on AI adoption, governance, risks, and value realisat * ion.Translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes for non-technical audien ces. Responsible AI \& Gover * nancePromote ethical and responsible AI principles across all engagem * ents.Ensure AI solutions are delivered with appropriate transparency, explainability, fairness, security, and privacy considerat * ions.Support compliance with relevant data protection regulations, industry standards, and organisational governance framew * orks.Establish processes for AI risk management, monitoring, and assur ance. Team Leadership \& Capability Bu * ildingBuild, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary AI teams, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and innov * ation.Provide coaching, technical oversight, and professional development opportunities for consultants, engineers, and data specia * lists.Lead recruitment and talent development initiatives to support growth of the AI pra * ctice.Contribute to knowledge sharing, delivery methodologies, and capability development across the wider organis ation.