Director of Technology & AI Delivery

Internetwork Expert; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Simple Machines UK is seeking a senior technology and people leader to join the leadership team. You will drive success for existing enterprise clients while opening new relationships, shaping propositions and guiding AI-native solutions, with influence over what we build and where Simple Machines goes next in the UK and Europe.

This hands-on role blends engineering depth with strategic leadership, overseeing architecture, go-to-market, and talent development across the UK.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in software/technology with hands-on engineering and progression to architecture/leadership.
• Significant experience with complex enterprise clients.
• Proven track record in discovery, propositions, RFPs and winning consulting work.
• Strong leadership of engineers, technical leads and architects.
• Experience in sectors like banking, trading, telecommunications, wagering or insurance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering of complex software programmes, including AI-native solutions, with enterprise-grade rigor.
• Shape software, solution and enterprise architecture across major client programmes.
• Act as a trusted technology adviser to senior client stakeholders and drive strategic conversations.
• Win new client relationships, shape propositions and ensure credible, deliverable solutions.
• Mentor and develop the UK technology team and foster a high-performance engineering culture.

Skills

Software engineering leadership

Technology consultancy

Pre-sales & solution shaping

Enterprise architecture

People leadership

Job description

Simple Machines UK is seeking a senior technology and people leader to join the leadership team. You will drive success for existing enterprise clients while opening new relationships, shaping propositions and guiding AI-native solutions, with influence over what we build and where Simple Machines goes next in the UK and Europe.

This hands-on role blends engineering depth with strategic leadership, overseeing architecture, go-to-market, and talent development across the UK.