Chief AI Officer for Industrial Systems

Applied Computing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Computing seeks a senior AI leader to define strategy, align AI research with industrial needs, and steer major AI initiatives. You will work with the CEO and board, owning AI commitments, budgets, and delivery expectations.

You will guide cross-functional teams across AI, product, and technology, translating strategic priorities into executable plans and overseeing performance and risk management in live industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Set AI direction aligned with commercial needs and research agenda.
• Lead the AI function, including hiring priorities and budget.
• Lead customer and executive AI discussions with clarity on capabilities.
• Protect execution and ensure delivery across AI research and operations.
• Turn AI direction into usable, reliable systems with cross-functional teams.

Skills

AI leadership

Strategy development

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

PhD in AI/ML

MBA (desirable)

Job description

Applied Computing seeks a senior AI leader to define strategy, align AI research with industrial needs, and steer major AI initiatives. You will work with the CEO and board, owning AI commitments, budgets, and delivery expectations.

You will guide cross-functional teams across AI, product, and technology, translating strategic priorities into executable plans and overseeing performance and risk management in live industrial environments.