Head of Artificial Intelligence (AI)Location: ManchesterSalary: Excellent Salary + Bonus + Car Allowance + BenefitsShape the Future of AIJoin an award-winning, internationally recognised SaaS leader as their Head of AI- (Associate Director) and take the helm of their artificial intelligence transformation. This is dynamic and progressive role where you will define the organisations generative AI and machine learning strategy, with hands-on technical leadership to build production-grade AI capabilities that deliver cutting edge client solutions and optimise business performanceThe RoleOwn the company''s AI strategy and identify high-value opportunitiesLead AI initiatives from vision through to production deploymentBuild business cases that influence senior stakeholdersEmpower teams to scale AI across the organisationMaintain technology RADAR and manage AI governance and riskRequired Skills and ExperienceProduction experience with Generative AI, LLMs, NLP, and RAG systemsStrong knowledge of Knowledge Graphs and semantic technologiesProficient in Python, SQL, PyTorch/TensorFlowExperience with DevOps, CI/CD, DevSecOps and secure ML pipelines.Proven experience in AI/ML/ Data science leadership with measurable business impact.Degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science or related STEM fieldImagine leading AI innovation with genuine autonomy and working an entrepreneurial, world-class leadership team. You won''t just advise or research you will execute production syst