AI Transformation Lead: Deliver Live AI Adoption & Impact

Cognita Schools; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognita Schools is seeking a hands-on AI leader to translate our AI strategy into delivered, adopted and measured outcomes. You will own the delivery, lead an AI Adoption Lead and AI Engineers, and manage delivery partners, reporting to the Group Head of Data Services.

You will work closely with our Data teams and Head of Data Services, ensuring strong governance, impact, and value realization across our global schools. This is a London-based role with international travel.

Qualifications

• Live AI delivery track record with measurable value.
• Ability to lead a cross-functional engineering and adoption team.
• Proven capability to influence senior stakeholders and drive change.

Responsibilities

• Own delivery of the AI strategy and ensure adoption, delivery and measurement.
• Lead an AI Adoption Lead and AI Engineers, directing delivery partners.
• Be accountable for outcomes and report to the Group's senior leadership.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Data Services and Data teams.

Skills

AI leadership

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Technical credibility

Job description

Cognita Schools is seeking a hands-on AI leader to translate our AI strategy into delivered, adopted and measured outcomes. You will own the delivery, lead an AI Adoption Lead and AI Engineers, and manage delivery partners, reporting to the Group Head of Data Services.

You will work closely with our Data teams and Head of Data Services, ensuring strong governance, impact, and value realization across our global schools. This is a London-based role with international travel.