Data Science and AI Engineering Manager

Data Idols; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK brand is seeking a Data Science and AI Engineering Manager to build and lead its new AI Engineering function. You will develop practical AI solutions and drive the adoption of generative capabilities across the organisation. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience in Gen AI delivery and a strong understanding of modern AI tooling.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategy and lead delivery for a new AI Engineering area.
• Develop practical AI solutions, including agentic systems and automation tools.
• Drive the adoption of generative AI across the organisation.

Skills

Proven leadership experience in Gen AI delivery

Hands-on technical understanding of modern AI tooling

Commercial mindset for AI use cases

Strong communication skills

Passion for AI innovation

Job description

Data Science and AI Engineering Manager

Salary: £100,000 - £125,000 + bonus

Location: London / Hybrid

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.