AI CoE Lead: Scale Agentic Transformation

Version 1; Newcastle upon Tyne; Presencial; GBP 120.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Version 1 is seeking a Head of AI CoE to lead its AI Centre of Excellence and drive AI-native transformation across the organisation. You will shape internal AI tooling, governance, and people strategy while acting as an external ambassador for Version 1's AI transformation.

You will report to the Director of AI and influence across functions, balancing internal delivery with external thought leadership to advance Version 1's AI maturity and market differentiation.

Formación

• Senior technical leadership experience with accountability for AI or technology transformation.
• Experience redesigning internal processes and workflows around AI and agentic automation, not just pilots.
• Ability to diagnose, plan and sequence transformation across multiple functions using consulting approaches.
• Proven track record in leading specialist teams and influencing across functions without direct authority.
• Excellent sponsorship-building and consensus skills at exec level; comfortable presenting to board-level audiences.
• Experience shaping people strategy, enablement and career development programmes at scale.

Responsabilidades

• Scale agentic AI into core delivery and transform internal functions.
• Own the direction and roadmap for internal AI tooling to reflect external offerings.
• Evolve governance models for self-service vs. CoE-led transformation.
• Lead the AI Centre of Excellence with budget authority and cross-functional influence.
• Build capability and remit as demand for AI-led transformation grows.
• Represent Version 1's transformation externally through thought leadership and conferences.
• Define metrics showing impact of internal AI transformation on delivery quality and customer outcomes.

Conocimientos

Senior leadership

Tech leadership

AI architecture

Change leadership

Stakeholder management

Public speaking

Transformation strategy

Consulting approach

People enablement

Descripción del empleo

Version 1 is seeking a Head of AI CoE to lead its AI Centre of Excellence and drive AI-native transformation across the organisation. You will shape internal AI tooling, governance, and people strategy while acting as an external ambassador for Version 1's AI transformation.

You will report to the Director of AI and influence across functions, balancing internal delivery with external thought leadership to advance Version 1's AI maturity and market differentiation.