SVP AI and Computer Vision

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

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking a Senior Vice President, AI and Computer Vision, to lead strategies in computer vision and machine learning. This role involves scaling engineering teams and overseeing the deployment of visual intelligence systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing large teams and expertise in real-time data engineering. Work is hybrid/remote and this position reports directly to the executive board, playing a pivotal role in driving innovation.

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 and cross-functional delivery at global scale.
• Experience turning advanced R&D into production-grade systems.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.