AI Consultant (Satalia)

VML Enterprise Solutions; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

AI Consultant wanted to join our Consultancy team at Satalia

As an organisation, we push the boundaries of data science, optimisation and artificial intelligence to solve the most complex problems in industry. Satalia, a VML Enterprise Solutions, is a community of individuals devoted to working on diverse and challenging projects, allowing you to flex your technical skills whilst working with a tight knit team of high performing colleagues.

The opportunity:

This is a consulting role operating at the intersection of technology, business and transformation. Our solutions bring together multiple domains in artificial intelligence, optimisation science, applied mathematics, software engineering and user product development, often solving complex problems that have never been solved before and apply the latest thinking in academic research. This requires dynamic, adaptable consulting skills that are critical in engaging with executives and users alike to make sure we solve big problems and build things that people want.

You will be primarily responsible for managing the entire delivery life cycle: problem definition, evaluation of benefits, scoping, creating roadmaps and then executing delivery. Our projects can be a combination of consultancy services and product development so it would be ideal if the candidate had sufficient knowledge of the artificial intelligence products and generative AI. You will be working closely with technical teams to create the value our clients want.

It is a great time to be joining as the industry transforms itself in what we believe is a generational moment for technology and AI.

What you'll be doing:

1. Work with clients to understand their pain points and challenges, using various techniques such as workshops, interviews and business analysis
2. Generate business or value cases for the work that we do, helping our clients to see the impact that our products can have
3. Generate proposals of how our services can solve the business challenges a client faces
4. Conduct requirements gathering with business executives, management, technical and operational stakeholders
5. Develop compelling roadmaps and then manage the delivery with our technical experts, ensuring that our projects are delivered on time, to budget, and maximise the impact of our work
6. Work closely with product marketing, data scientists and optimisation scientists
7. Ensure that the delivery team are operating effectively, cohesively and ensure the environment supports continual improvement and psychological safety
8. Develop, nurture and grow client relationships as part of an account team, becoming a trusted advisor to your clients
9. Proactively coach, mentor and support other Satalians

What we want from you:

1. Relevant consulting experience (ideally within management consultancy)
2. Have a strong consulting skillset: problem solving, requirements capture, effective communication, build relationships, ability to deliver
3. Proven leadership skills with the ability to effectively lead and motivate cross-functional teams.
4. Ability to plan, run and own workshops
5. Proven track record of successful project delivery
6. Experience working with technical experts such as data scientists, optimisation scientists
7. Have an understanding of AI, including generative, and stay up to date with the latest developments
8. Have an understanding of the software development lifecycle
9. High motivation and agency and comfortable with ambiguity or complexity
10. Experience of working directly with clients and business partners
11. Experience driving and influencing change
12. Excellent negotiation skills to resolve competing priorities
13. Ability to present and pitch ideas and solutions to senior stakeholders
14. Passion for client success and a commitment to exceeding expectations.

If you know some of this, even better:

1. BA/BS Computer Science or related technical degree
2. Understanding of the creative or marketing sector

What we can offer you:

Alongside the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world, we'll also prioritise your career development and help you grow your skills. We'll empower you to make a difference, allow you to be yourself, and respect who you are.

• Development - annual development budget to upskill yourself
• Benefits - Health insurance, income protection, life assurance, enhanced pension
• Annual bonus - when Satalia does well, we all do well
• Impactful projects - focus on bringing meaningful social and environmental change
• People oriented culture - wellbeing is a priority, as is being a nice person
• Truly flexible working hours - school pick up, volunteering, gym - no problem
• Generous leave - 27 days' holiday plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave
• Transparent and open culture - you will be listened to and heard

Life as a Satalian:

Led by our founder (who is also WPP's Chief AI Officer), Satalia's ambition is to become a decentralised organisation of the future. Today this involves developing tools and processes to liberate and automate manual repetitive tasks, with a focus on freedom, transparency and trust. At the core of our thinking is an approach to wellbeing and inclusivity. We unpack human behaviour and unpick prejudice to ensure a safe and inviting environment. We offer true flexible working and allow our employees to find the working practice that makes them most productive. At Satalia, your opinion matters and your achievements are celebrated.

AT VML Enterprise Solutions

Our Enterprise Solutions division houses strategic consultants, creative and technical architects and skilled developers and operators that together help some of the world's leading organisations to deliver outstanding digital experiences across all major routes to market worldwide: marketplaces, online retailers, D2C, B2B and social platforms. With over 4,200 experts in 55 operational centres across 34 countries, our capabilities span the entire buying journey from customer acquisition, through engagement, to conversion and loyalty, driving multi-channel growth for world-leading brands.

We work with some of the most exciting brands such as The Coca-Cola Company, EY, Bosch, Unilever, Ford, DFS, Mercedes-Benz, Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé, Sainsbury's, Selfridges, Shell and Tiffany & Co. We've built over 500 platforms for brands and retailers and generate in excess of $29bn annually for our clients and work with over 50 strategic partners including Adobe, SAP, Salesforce, HCL, Shopify, Sitecore, BigCommerce, commerce tools and Acquia. Our reputation is based on our people, and we believe we have some of the best in the business.

As our business grows internationally, we're looking for new people to join us on our journey to inspire and take a key role in shaping some of the best commerce solutions, services, and websites in the world. Working as a team, no problem is insurmountable; we share in our client's successes and believe that anyone can show creative bravery no matter what their role is in the team.

WPP (VML Enterprise Solutions) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website, and follow VML on our social channels via Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

When you click "Submit Application", this will send any information you add below to VML. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.