AI Technical Delivery Lead

Skillfinder International; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive technology company in the UK is seeking an AI Technical Delivery Lead to spearhead AI-driven digital transformations. In this contract role, you will lead agile teams while managing end-to-end project delivery, ensuring successful integration of complex systems. The ideal candidate has a strong technical leadership background and deep experience with Azure and AI solutions. This role offers the chance to shape the future of digital technology delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical leadership.
• Deep experience with Azure and cloud environments.
• Familiarity with AI-driven projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of technology delivery across multiple digital workstreams.
• Lead agile teams delivering AI-based solutions.
• Guide architecture for complex systems.

Skills

Technical delivery leadership

Azure

AI-driven solution delivery

Complex systems integration

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft

Ellucian

Blackboard

Java-based applications

Job description

AI Technical Delivery Lead – Lead AI-Driven Digital Transformation

Are you a proven technical leader with a passion for AI and cloud-based systems? We're hiring an AI Technical Delivery Lead to spearhead transformative digital projects for a forward‑thinking organisation. This is a contract role, offering the opportunity to work at the forefront of large‑scale technology integration.

In this role, you’ll lead agile engineering teams (operating as a Digital Factory) to design, build, and deploy AI‑driven enhancements across critical systems. You’ll be the bridge between strategy and execution, managing end‑to‑end project delivery while guiding stakeholders through complex system integrations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full lifecycle of technology delivery across multiple digital workstreams
• Lead agile teams delivering AI and cloud‑based solutions (Azure)
• Guide enterprise and solution architecture for complex environments
• Oversee integration of multiple national and international systems
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align strategy with delivery

Essential Skills:

• Strong track record in technical delivery leadership
• Deep experience in Azure and cloud‑based ecosystems
• Background in AI‑driven solution delivery
• Expertise in complex systems integration and agile methodologies
• Confident in working with CIO‑level stakeholders
• Delivery experience spanning various technologies, including Microsoft, Ellucian, Blackboard, and custom Java‑based applications, often within cloud environments.

This is an exciting opportunity to drive innovation and shape the future of digital delivery. You’ll join a project that demands both technical authority and the ability to coordinate diverse, cross‑functional teams.