AI Architect

About the role

As Practice Lead, you will be responsible for driving the growth, delivery excellence, and innovation of our AI and Apps offerings. This role is critical to our organisational strategy, as it bridges our technical capabilities with client business outcomes, ensuring we remain at the forefront of the rapidly evolving technology sector.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the overall strategy, roadmap, and growth initiatives for the AI & Apps practice, ensuring alignment with company objectives and market opportunities

• Build and manage high-performing teams, providing mentorship, coaching, and development opportunities to practice members

• Oversee the delivery of AI and applications projects, ensuring quality standards, timely completion, and client satisfaction

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, identifying upselling and cross-selling opportunities to drive business growth

• Establish and maintain best practices, frameworks, and methodologies for AI and applications development and deployment

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics related to practice profitability, resource utilisation, and client satisfaction

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and competitive landscape to inform practice strategy and capability development

• Collaborate with other practice leads and business units to create integrated solutions and deliver exceptional client value

• Contribute to the development of proposals, pitches, and go-to-market strategies for new service offerings

• Support recruitment, retention, and talent development initiatives within the practice

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in technology services, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role

• Substantial experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud applications, enterprise software, or related technology domains

• Proven track record of building and leading high-performing technology teams

• Strong understanding of project and programme management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches)

• Demonstrated experience in business development, client engagement, and relationship management within the technology services sector

• Excellent strategic thinking and business acumen, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value

• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with executive stakeholders and technical teams

• Knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and P&L responsibility

• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or equivalent experience is preferred

• Experience with AI frameworks, platforms, or enterprise applications such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar solutions is advantageous