Gen-AI Technical Lead CGEMJP00311712

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Gen-AI Technical Lead to drive AI initiatives in Manchester. This role requires 5-8 years of experience in data science and expertise in Gen-AI workflows. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams, engage with senior leaders, and mentor others while working in a hybrid setup. Contract runs until the end of 2025 with an attractive daily rate.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of hands-on experience in data science or engineering.
• Delivery across Gen-AI workflows including RAG and prompt engineering.
• Capability to localize impacts of AI projects across EMEA.

Responsibilities

• Drive AI projects in operational areas like Corporate Trust.
• Engage effectively with senior leaders on AI concepts.
• Mentor analysts and drive Gen-AI adoption.

Skills

Gen-AI Practitioner

EMEA Project Leadership

Technical Collaboration

Stakeholder Management

Team Uplift & Scaling

Job description

Role Title: Gen-AI Technical Lead

Duration: contract to run until 31/12/2025

Location: Manchester, hybrid

Rate: up to £374.44 p/d Umbrella inside IR35

Key Skills/ requirements

• Gen-AI Practitioner: 5-8 years of hands-on experience in data science or engineering, with strong delivery across Gen-AI workflows (RAG, prompt engineering, open-source LLMs, LangChain, etc.).
• EMEA Project Leadership: Drives AI projects in operational areas like Corporate Trust and International AI Champions, with the ability to localize impact and scale globally.
• Technical Collaboration: Strong cross-functional engagement across EMEA internal teams, partnering closely with engineering, ops, and product; adept at navigating enterprise AI stack constraints.
• Stakeholder Management: Confident interfacing with senior leaders, translating complex AI concepts into business-aligned outcomes; acts as a visible, trusted voice in high-stakes conversations.
• Team Uplift & Scaling: Acts as the #2 lead for Gen-AI initiatives, mentoring analysts, driving adoption, and leading initiatives with visibility into global AI4OPS strategy.

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!