AI Service Line Lead

Version 1; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Mentorship programs

Flex/remote working

Private healthcare

Job summary

Version 1 is seeking an AI Service Line Lead to define and drive Version 1’s AI GTM strategy and offerings. You will lead the vision and execution across partnerships, accelerators, and reference architectures to meet client needs.

The role requires influencing senior stakeholders, guiding cross-functional teams, and staying ahead of AI trends in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading AI strategy initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of AI architecture, ML, and emerging technologies.
• Experience conducting market analysis for AI services and opportunities.
• Ability to translate industry trends into actionable decisions.
• Skilled in go-to-market messaging, collateral, and sales enablement.

Responsibilities

• Assess current AI landscape and capabilities.
• Conduct Market Research on AI trends and opportunities.
• Analyse competitor positioning and drive differentiators.
• Develop AI GTM vision, strategy, and reference architecture.
• Support pre-sales engagements and senior client discussions.

Skills

Strategic AI Leadership

AI Strategy Definition

AI Architecture &ML

Market Research

GTM & Sales Collab

Partnerships & Ecosystem

Delivery & Leadership

Stakeholder Mgmt

Clear Communication

Results Driven

Ambiguity Navigation

Job description

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated30 yearsinbusinessand continues to be trusted by global brands to delivertechnology and transformationsolutions that drive customer success. Ourdeepexpertiseenables our customers to navigate the rapidlyevolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships withglobal technology leadersincluding Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat,OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We’rean award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heartof whatwe do:

• UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner

• 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business

• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK

• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW

• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW

We’rea corevalues drivencompany, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them,it’sdeeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us andwe’llinvest in you!.

Job Description

The AI Service Line Lead is a strategic and influential position responsible for defining, driving, and continuously refining Version 1’s go-to-market approach for AI services and solutions. This individual will own the vision, strategy, and execution plan that transforms how Version 1 positions and delivers AI offerings to clients, ensuring alignment with market trends, emerging technologies, and our broader organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess Current AI Landscape
• Map and evaluate existing offerings, accelerators, skills, references, and partnerships to understand Version 1’s current state of AI capabilities.
• Identify gaps and opportunities within the existing portfolio, including where offerings should be retired, refreshed, or newly created.
• Conduct Market Research
• Stay informed on AI trends, emerging technologies, and niche market opportunities relevant to Version 1’s target industries and customers.
• Analyse competitor positioning and recommend strategic differentiators that align with the company’s vision.
• Develop AI GTM Vision & Strategy
• Formulate a compelling, forward-looking AI strategy that integrates partnerships, accelerators, methodologies, and a reference architecture.
• Articulate clear “why” and “how” behind the strategy, highlighting its alignment with overall company goals and customer needs.
• Support Pre-Sales Engagements
• Act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert (SME), supporting early-stage pre-sales conversations and shaping senior client engagements.
• Participate in pre-sales discussions, solution scoping, and proposal development to showcase Version 1’s AI capabilities.

Qualifications

Expected Experience & Skills

• Strategic AI Leadership
• Proven track record in defining and implementing AI strategies or AI transformation programs in a leadership or advisory capacity.
• Strong familiarity with AI architecture, machine learning, generative AI, data platforms, and related emerging technologies.
• Market Insight & Research
• Experience conducting market analysis and identifying opportunities for growth within the AI services domain.
• Ability to synthesize industry trends into actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
• Go-to-Market & Sales Collaboration
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop compelling narratives and collateral.
• Proficiency in creating and communicating value propositions, solution messaging, and positioning statements.
• Partnership & Ecosystem Management
• Strong history of building and managing relationships with technology partners (e.g., cloud providers, AI platform and model vendors).
• Capable of integrating third-party offerings into overarching strategies to add value and enhance customer outcomes.
• Delivery Enablement & Team Leadership
• Experience working with delivery teams to prepare for new offerings, including resource planning, training, and methodology development.
• Proven track record of mentoring and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact AI solutions.
• Stakeholder Management & Communication
• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence senior executives and build consensus around strategic directions.
• Skilled at conveying complex ideas simply and persuasively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Results-Driven & Adaptable
• A performance mindset with an ability to set clear goals, measure outcomes, and pivot strategies as needed.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and adept at navigating and driving change in evolving market conditions.

Additional Information

Why Version 1?

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectivelybenefitfrom a share of our company's profits

• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme

• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance

• Financial Wellbeing initiativesincluding;Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financialadviceand an Employee Discount scheme

• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies

• Educationalassistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat

• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.

• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.

Version1 is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to building a diverse,inclusiveand respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity.

We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact your recruiter at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully,respectfullyand confidentially.

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