Maritime Defence AI Solutions Director

Faculty AI; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Annual Leave Policy

Private healthcare and dental

Enhanced parental leave

Family‑Friendly Flexibility & Flexible

Sanctus Coaching

Hybrid Working

Job summary

Faculty AI is seeking a Customer Director for Maritime Defence to spearhead a dedicated unit serving the Royal Navy, NATO/AUKUS, and other maritime clients in the UK. You will blend deep domain expertise with commercial flair to win high‑stakes partnerships and translate naval needs into transformative AI capabilities.

Lead multidisciplinary teams, drive revenue growth across the full sales lifecycle, and ensure delivery excellence with measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Leading the identification and acquisition of high‑value maritime accounts to establish and scale a new sub‑business unit within our Defence portfolio.
• Driving significant revenue growth by owning the full sales lifecycle, from initial market creation to executing complex contract and pricing negotiations.
• Cultivating deep, strategic relationships with senior stakeholders across the Navy, MOD, NATO/AUKUS and maritime industry to unlock long‑term partnership opportunities.
• Developing innovative AI and data‑driven propositions that solve specific maritime operational challenges and demonstrate clear, measurable value.
• Overseeing the delivery of sophisticated technology projects, ensuring high‑quality outcomes and maintaining ultimate responsibility for client satisfaction.
• Mentoring and coaching a growing team of commercial and delivery professionals, fostering their development in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.
• Collaborating with technical experts to translate complex maritime requirements into scalable AI solutions that support critical decision‑making.

Job description

Faculty AI is seeking a Customer Director for Maritime Defence to spearhead a dedicated unit serving the Royal Navy, NATO/AUKUS, and other maritime clients in the UK. You will blend deep domain expertise with commercial flair to win high‑stakes partnerships and translate naval needs into transformative AI capabilities.

Lead multidisciplinary teams, drive revenue growth across the full sales lifecycle, and ensure delivery excellence with measurable outcomes.