AI Technologist - Public Sector

DXC; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in the UK is seeking an AI Technologist to join their AI Centre of Excellence. This role involves engaging with customers to define their AI and Data strategies, leading discussions, and collaborating with sales teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AI/Data solutioning and consulting, with excellent communication skills. Join a forward-thinking environment that's committed to digital transformation and innovation across several key industries.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Collaborative environment

Work-life balance support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in AI / Data Solutioning, Pre-Sales, or Consulting roles.
• Strong understanding of industry domains like Aerospace & Defence or Healthcare.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business value.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to define their AI and Data Strategy.
• Lead discussions to align technology with business goals.
• Work alongside sales teams on AI-driven solutions.

Skills

AI / Data Solutioning

Pre-Sales Experience

Stakeholder Management

AI/ML Frameworks

Cloud Ecosystems (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Job description

Job Description

AI Technologist – Central Government

About the Role

We are seeking aspirational AI Technologiststo join our AI Centre of Excellence and Execution under the UK Data & AI Wing. These individuals will act as strategic advisors and AI thought leaders across our key industry verticals Aerospace & Defence, Financial Services, Healthcare, Central Government, and Life Sciences.

As an AI Technologist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping customer conversations around AI and Data transformation. You’ll work closely with Sales, Account Teams, and the AI Centre of Excellence & Execution(CoEE) to define tailored AI and Data strategies that accelerate our clients’ AI adoption journeys.

This is a pre-sales and enablement-facing role that bridges the gap between business vision and technical delivery helping customers build confidence in their AI strategy and ensuring a seamless transition from concept to execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Engagement & Execution.
• Lead strategic discussions with customers to define their AI and Data Strategy, aligning technology capabilities with business goals.
• Identify opportunities for AI adoption and co-create innovative use cases with clients.
• Articulate the business value of Data and AI through impactful storytelling and demonstrable prototypes.

Pre-Sales & Solution Development

• Collaborate with sales teams to shape AI-driven solutions for key opportunities.
• Design and present industry-specific AI use cases that demonstrate measurable outcomes.
• Support proposal development, technical scoping, and solution presentations.

Collaboration & Delivery Enablement

• Work closely with the AI Centre of Excellence & Execution(AI CoEE) to design and validate customer-specific AI solutions.
• Bridge the gap between sales and delivery teams, ensuring solutions are executable and aligned to client expectations.
• Build customer confidence by demonstrating technical credibility and business insight.

Innovation & Thought Leadership

• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging AI technologies relevant to your sector.
• Contribute to internal capability building, knowledge sharing, and best practices within the Data & AI community.
• Represent the organization in client and industry forums, showcasing our AI innovation.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in AI / Data Solutioning, Pre-Sales, Consulting, AI Product Manager, AI enthusiast roles.
• Strong understanding of one or more industry domains: A&D, FSI, Healthcare, Central Government, or Life Sciences.
• Expertise in AI/ML frameworks, Data platforms, and Cloud ecosystems(Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value propositions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills able to influence senior decision-makers.
• Experience working collaboratively with sales and delivery teams to shape end-to-end solutions.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a cutting-edge AI communitydriving digital transformation across the UK&I.
• Work at the intersection of business innovation and emerging AI technologies.
• Opportunity to shape the future of AI adoptionwithin some of the UK’s most impactful industries.
• Collaborative, forward-thinking environment with continuous learning and development opportunities.

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