SVP AI and Computer Vision

Fortis Executive Search; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking a Senior Vice President of AI and Computer Vision to lead strategy and execution across computer vision and data engineering. You will manage the design and deployment of advanced tracking and visual systems, scale teams globally, and collaborate with top executives to maximize commercial impact. This high-visibility role requires strong expertise in leading large teams and turning advanced research into production-grade systems.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead global strategy and execution across computer vision, ML, and data engineering.
• Scale engineering and research teams across multiple regions.
• Oversee deployment of real-time tracking and visual intelligence systems.
• Collaborate with C-level stakeholders for product impact.

Skills

Large computer vision team leadership

Object tracking expertise

Image/video processing

Cross-functional delivery

Advanced R&D to production systems

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.