Programme Manager in The City

Energy Jobline AZ; Dundee; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consultancy in Scotland seeks an experienced Programme Manager to lead high-impact AI and Machine Learning initiatives. You will oversee multiple projects, ensuring successful delivery while managing stakeholder expectations and identifying new business opportunities. The ideal candidate has proven experience in programme management, strong commercial acumen, and a passion for data and AI. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive meaningful impact within a growing consultancy.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in programme or portfolio management within technology or consulting.
• Deep technical experience in AI and Data Solutions.
• Ability to engage stakeholders across C-suite and technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of client projects in AI and digital transformation.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects and define governance frameworks.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities and manage financial performance.

Skills

Programme or portfolio management experience

Technical experience with AI and Data Solutions

Strong commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Ability to manage cross-functional teams

Passion for data and AI

Empathy and people leadership

Job description

About Us

We’re a team of passionate innovators empowering businesses through the transformative power of data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. At Inference Group, our mission is simple: to help organisations unlock their true potential and drive sustainable growth. As we expand rapidly, we’re looking for creative, curious minds who want to make a real impact. Here, you’ll collaborate with leading experts in data, AI, and technology to help clients harness the full potential of their data. We believe in making the most of the journey. If you’re ambitious, inventive, and eager to contribute to the early stages of a fast-growing consultancy, we’d love to have you on board. We’ll explore the limitless opportunities of data and AI – driving excellence and having plenty of fun along the way. We’re looking for an experienced and driven Programme Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex, high‑impact AI and Machine Learning initiatives. This isn’t just about overseeing projects — it’s about shaping client outcomes, driving commercial growth, and developing talented teams that deliver real impact at scale.

What You'll Do

• Lead and own end-to-end delivery of a wide variety of client projects
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects across data, AI, and digital transformation
• Define structured delivery approaches, governance frameworks, and quality standards
• Ensure all workstreams meet milestones, budget targets, and client expectations
• Anticipate risks, remove blockers, and keep stakeholders informed with clarity and confidence
• Identify and convert new business opportunities within existing and new accounts
• Partner with leadership to define and achieve revenue targets
• Build compelling business cases, proposals, and statements of work
• Track and manage financial performance across your portfolio
• Inspire, mentor, and grow a diverse delivery team across technical, consulting, and client functions
• Foster a culture of accountability, curiosity, and continuous improvement
• Support capability-building across the organisation through playbooks, templates, and best practice
• Act as the senior point of contact for strategic clients, ensuring exceptional service and long-term partnership
• Understand client priorities, align them to delivery outcomes, and communicate complex technical ideas simply
• Collaborate closely with technical leads and data scientists to ensure solutions are feasible, scalable, and valuable
• Champion AI and ML excellence across the business
• Contribute to shaping our go-to-market offerings and service lines
• Bring market insights and emerging tech trends into our delivery model

What You Bring

• Proven experience in programme or portfolio management (within technology, consulting, or data/AI domains)
• Deep technical experience using and working with AI and Data Solutions
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing budgets, forecasts, and revenue targets
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills across C‑suite and technical audiences
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and suppliers in a fast‑paced, innovative environment
• A genuine passion for data, AI, and emerging technologies, and curiosity to stay ahead of the curve
• Empathy and people leadership: you know how to bring out the best in others

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