SVP AI and Computer Vision

Fortis Executive Search; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology firm is seeking a Senior Vice President, AI and Computer Vision to lead the development and execution of its computer vision strategy. In this high-visibility role, you will be responsible for scaling engineering teams, optimizing real-time tracking systems, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive innovation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing large teams and transforming R&D into production-grade systems. This hybrid/remote position offers significant career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven background leading large computer vision or real-time data engineering teams.
• Expertise in object tracking, image/video processing, or large-scale ML deployment.
• Strong technical leadership with cross-functional delivery at global scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead global strategy and execution across computer vision, ML, and data engineering.
• Scale world-class engineering and research teams across multiple regions.
• Oversee design and deployment of real-time tracking and visual intelligence systems.
• Collaborate with C-level stakeholders to translate technical innovation into commercial impact.

Skills

Leadership in computer vision or data engineering

Expertise in object tracking

Image/video processing

Large-scale machine learning deployment

Strong cross-functional teamwork

Job description

SVP, AI and Computer Vision

📍 Europe or US (Hybrid / Remote)

We’re partnering with a global technology leader building large-scale real-time tracking and vision systems that operate across data, video, and analytics platforms worldwide.

The business is investing heavily in next‑generation computer vision infrastructure — using advanced imaging, real‑time inference, and automation to transform how live data is captured, processed, and delivered.

As SVP, AI and Computer Vision , you’ll :

• Lead global strategy and execution across computer vision, ML, and data engineering.
• Scale world‑class engineering and research teams across multiple regions.
• Oversee the design, optimization, and deployment of real‑time tracking and visual intelligence systems.
• Collaborate with C‑level stakeholders to translate technical innovation into commercial and product impact.

Essential requirements :

• Proven background leading large computer vision or real‑time data engineering teams.
• Expertise in object tracking, image / video processing, or large‑scale ML deployment.
• Strong technical leadership and cross‑functional delivery at global scale.
• Experience turning advanced R&D into production‑grade systems.

This is a high‑visibility global leadership role , reporting directly to the executive board, with ownership of a critical innovation function driving the company’s next phase of growth.