Contract Description
AI Delivery Lead
Contract | 6-12 months (extensions expected) | Outside IR35
Programme Start: Q1 2026
Sector: Financial Services (Pensions ideal)
A major UK financial services organisation has secured funding for a multi-year AI transformation and modernisation programme. This work begins in Q1 2026, the engine that will drive responsible AI, governance, data modernisation, and new digital capability across the business.
We're looking for an experienced Delivery Lead to drive execution across multiple AI and data workstreams and keep the programme moving at pace.
What you'll be doing
Lead delivery across AI, data engineering, ML and platform teams
Own roadmap, milestones, risk and dependency management
Work alongside a strategic partner (Big Four) while protecting internal priorities
Run ceremonies, track progress and unblock teams
Communicate clearly with technology, risk, operations and board-level stakeholders
Ensure delivery aligns with responsible AI, regulatory and data governance requirements
What you'll need
Strong delivery experience across AI, data or cloud programmes
Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams in a regulated environment
Experience working alongside major consultancies
Clear communicator who can influence senior stakeholders
Financial services experience; pensions exposure is a bonus
If your an Delivery lead who has experience with AI and Data projects feel free to apply or send your C.V to (see below)
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