AI Delivery Manager

HSBC; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global bank in Sheffield is seeking an AI Delivery Manager to drive AI projects across various functions. The ideal candidate will lead teams, implement strategic plans for AI, and oversee project delivery. Candidates should possess solid experience in digital transformation and AI, along with strong leadership and analytical skills. This hybrid role fosters an innovative culture within a diverse workplace. Competitive compensation and commitment to inclusivity are part of the offer.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Opportunities for career growth

Support for people with disabilities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering varied user cases and leading end-to-end delivery.
• Experience in AI or digital transformation projects within finance, risk, compliance, and regulatory functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Help shape and implement AI strategic plan.
• Oversee and manage a portfolio of AI projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project goals.

Skills

AI delivery experience

Digital transformation experience

Cloud technology knowledge

DevOps tools experience

Leadership skills

Strong analytical skills

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Maven

Job description

AI Delivery Manager

Are you passionate about harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to solve real-world business challenges?

We are seeking a Manager of Artificial Intelligence Delivery within our Infrastructure Data Analytics Office—a pivotal role driving end-to-end AI projects across Finance, Risk, Compliance, and Regulatory functions. You will lead strategic initiatives that shape the future of our business, champion innovation at scale, and foster a culture of collaboration where diverse perspectives are valued.

If you thrive on driving change, making things happen, and continuously improving, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact and help us deliver the future of AI—your expertise and vision will be celebrated and amplified as we succeed together.

In this role, you will:

• Help shape and implement a strategic plan for AI and innovation, ensuring alignment with the company's overall business objectives to maximise value.
• Oversee and manage a portfolio of AI projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards. Maintain a dynamic backlog of key projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders, to define project scope, goals, and deliverables. Engage stakeholders to understand their needs and reduce resistance through effective communication.
• Identify and evaluate new AI technologies and platforms, driving the adoption of cutting‑edge solutions to enhance the company's competitive advantage.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external partners, vendors, and industry experts to stay abreast of the latest trends and advancements in AI and cloud technology.
• Provide expertise in AI, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team and across the organisation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies related to AI and data privacy.
• Plan, calculate, and track the benefits of transformation projects to ensure they deliver value to the business and meet strategic objectives.

To be successful in this role you should have the following skills:

Technical:

• Proven experience in delivering varied user cases, at pace, and leading end to end delivery
• Experience in AI or digital transformation projects, with a strong track record in optimising business processes within Finance, Risk, Compliance, and Regulatory functions.
• Knowledge of cloud technology and generative AI capabilities, with a track record of successful implementation in a business setting.
• Familiarity with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards related to AI and data privacy.
• Understanding of technologies to design and build web-based enterprise solutions (HTTP/RESTful APIs, JavaScript frameworks, RDBMS & NoSQL databases, containerisation, and Cloud technologies)
• Experience in DevOps tools such as Git, Jenkins, Nexus, Maven or equivalent

Behavioural Skills:

• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire cross‑functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and creatively.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing and communicating at all organisational levels. Serve as a bridge between technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

This role is based in Sheffield on a hybrid basis.

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk.

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