AI & Automation Practice Lead — Strategy & Delivery

ExamWorks Group; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology organization in Bolton is seeking an Automation & AI Practice Lead to drive innovation and lead the adoption of AI and Automation. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, ensuring technology investments deliver measurable results. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of leadership experience in AI or data science, strong knowledge of AI applications, and excellent stakeholder management skills. Join us to shape how AI transforms our business and mentor the next generation of professionals.

Benefits

Level 3 Disability Confident Leader status

Commitment to accessible and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in AI or data science teams with 2+ years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of AI/ML concepts and practical applications.
• Experience delivering AI solutions from initiation to deployment.
• Expertise in data governance, security, and compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, GCP.
• Proven strategy-setting ability and building AI adoption roadmaps.
• Commitment to ethical AI practices.

Responsibilities

• Define frameworks and standards for Automation and AI.
• Provide expert guidance in AI solution architecture.
• Support teams in project scoping and planning.
• Mentor developers and foster collaboration.
• Act as a trusted advisor for stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure compliance with governance standards.
• Identify skill gaps and champion cultural change.

Skills

Leadership in AI or data science teams

AI/ML concepts and applications

AI solutions delivery end-to-end

Data governance and compliance

Communication and stakeholder management

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Strategy setting

Ethical AI practices commitment

Education

2:1 Degree or above

Tools

BluePrism

Job description

A dynamic technology organization in Bolton is seeking an Automation & AI Practice Lead to drive innovation and lead the adoption of AI and Automation. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, ensuring technology investments deliver measurable results. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of leadership experience in AI or data science, strong knowledge of AI applications, and excellent stakeholder management skills. Join us to shape how AI transforms our business and mentor the next generation of professionals.