AI & Automation Lead
13 days ago
Bolton
£70,000 - £80,000 + Excellent BenefitsHybrid (Remote-First with Occasional Office Collaboration)Manchester I'm supporting a leading organisation undergoing a major digital transformation, and they are now seeking an Automation & AI Practice Lead to shape and scale their Automation and AI capability. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of an emerging function, define strategy, and directly influence how a business adopts intelligent automation and AI technologies. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a strategic position but still enjoys rolling their sleeves up and driving hands-on delivery when needed. Key duties as AI & Automation Lead: • You'll take charge of the entire Automation & AI roadmap - from developing standards and best practice, to guiding solution design, to leading a talented technical team., • You'll act as the key bridge between the business and technology, turning real challenges into practical RPA and AI use cases that deliver measurable value., • Define and evolve the organisation's Automation & AI strategy., • Create frameworks, standards and reusable assets for effective Automation delivery., • Provide hands-on leadership across AI architecture, model design and deployment., • Oversee project delivery, ensuring alignment to KPIs and strategic outcomes., • Mentor and line-manage AI/ML and Automation professionals., • Work closely with stakeholders to uncover opportunities and translate needs into solutions., • At least 2 years' experience leading AI, Automation or data science teams., • Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, architecture and real-world applications., • Proven record of delivering AI solutions end-to-end., • Solid knowledge of data governance, security and compliance., • Ability to translate business problems into AI/Automation use cases., • Great communication and stakeholder management skills., • Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS or GCP., • Hands-on coding experience., • Familiarity with MLOps or RPA tooling., • Experience with advanced analytics, data engineering or architecture. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates