AI Engineering Manager

Data Science Festival; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Manchester seeks an experienced leader to build and lead a brand-new AI Engineering function. You will set the strategy, develop practical AI solutions, and drive the adoption of generative AI across the organization. The role requires proven leadership in Gen AI delivery and a strong technical understanding of AI tooling. This is an exciting opportunity to transform AI into tangible business impact within an established enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Set strategy and lead delivery for a new AI Engineering area.
• Develop practical AI solutions, from agentic systems to automation tools.
• Drive adoption of Gen AI and generative capabilities across the organization.
• Consolidate existing ML and AI Ops teams under one function.

Skills

Leadership in Gen AI delivery

Technical understanding of modern AI tooling

Commercial mindset for AI production

Strong communication skills

Passion for AI innovation

Job description

Data Idols are working with a major UK brand embarking on an exciting transformation to embed AI at the heart of its technology strategy. This is a brand-new role, a chance to build and lead an AI Engineering function from the ground up within an established enterprise.

The Opportunity

You’ll set the strategy and lead delivery for a new AI Engineering area, responsible for developing practical AI solutions, from agentic systems and intelligent agents to automation tools and advanced operational AI. You’ll also drive the adoption of Gen AI and generative capabilities across the organisation, ensuring they are translated into real, scalable business impact.

This is not a research role; it’s about turning AI into real‑world value. You’ll consolidate existing ML and AI Ops teams under one function, shaping how the organisation delivers, governs, and scales AI, including generative and agentic technologies, end‑to‑end.

Skills and Experience

• Proven leadership experience in Gen AI delivery
• Hands‑on technical understanding of modern AI tooling, MLOps, and model deployment and generative/agentic AI frameworks
• Commercial mindset, experience bringing AI, including generative, use cases into production
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build and scale new teams
• Passion for AI innovation and keeping up with GenAI industry advances

If you are looking for a new challenge, please submit your CV for initial screening and more details.

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