Senior AI Transformation Leader — Remote & Exec‑Facing

Version 1; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing scheme

Career development programmes

Flexible/remote working

Private healthcare

Wellbeing programs

Educational assistance (AWS/Microsoft/

Certification support

Awards & recognition

Job summary

Version 1 is seeking an Applied AI Consultant to lead strategic AI transformations for our largest and most complex customers. You will partner with CEOs and CTOs to shape AI strategy, secure sponsorship, and guide organisations through large-scale AI-native change.

You will also set the pace for the team, mentor senior hires, and help build playbooks and IP that elevate our transformation programs. You will bring deep technical credibility, ensure value is measured, and represent Version 1 as a

Qualifications

• Proven AI transformation leader at organisation scale.
• Real AI vision and boardroom credibility.
• Fluent with CEOs/CTOs on strategy and architecture.
• Current AI engineering depth with hands-on credibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic AI transformation programmes for key customers.
• Set direction with C-suite and secure executive sponsorship.
• Guide organisations through AI-native transformation at scale.
• Act as AI visionary translating technology into business outcomes.
• Shape how we sell and deliver transformation deals.

Skills

AI leadership

C-suite communication

Enterprise transformation

Strategic vision

Technical depth

Hands-on architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Claude API

Claude Code

MCP

GitHub AI tooling

Job description

Version 1 is seeking an Applied AI Consultant to lead strategic AI transformations for our largest and most complex customers. You will partner with CEOs and CTOs to shape AI strategy, secure sponsorship, and guide organisations through large-scale AI-native change.

You will also set the pace for the team, mentor senior hires, and help build playbooks and IP that elevate our transformation programs. You will bring deep technical credibility, ensure value is measured, and represent Version 1 as a