Senior ML & Data Ops Leader – Hybrid UK Healthcare

Bupa; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health insurance provider is seeking a Senior Manager for Machine Learning & Data Operations to lead AI initiatives and improve data governance. This role involves defining ML strategy, overseeing operations, and managing distributed teams. Ideal candidates should have a strong track record in ML/AI and leadership in complex environments. The position offers competitive benefits and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension contributions

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Discounts on Bupa services and partner offers

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering ML/AI solutions at scale in a complex organisation.
• Strong leadership experience in Machine Learning, Data Operations, and Data Governance.
• Expertise in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and ML tooling.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the Machine Learning strategy for UK Insurance.
• Build a centralised ML/Data Science hub and establish best practices for ML Ops.
• Lead Data Operations to ensure accurate, consistent, and accessible data for analytics.

Skills

Proven track record of delivering ML/AI solutions at scale

Strong leadership experience across Machine Learning

Expertise in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Ability to translate technical concepts into business value

Experience managing distributed teams

Strategic thinking and operational excellence

Job description

A leading health insurance provider is seeking a Senior Manager for Machine Learning & Data Operations to lead AI initiatives and improve data governance. This role involves defining ML strategy, overseeing operations, and managing distributed teams. Ideal candidates should have a strong track record in ML/AI and leadership in complex environments. The position offers competitive benefits and a hybrid working model.