VP of AI & Data Strategy — Build an AI-First Enterprise

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Vice President of Artificial Intelligence to define and lead the AI and data strategy. This role involves building a new AI/ML function and establishing a modern data platform. The ideal candidate should have proven experience delivering AI/ML in production, strong communication skills, and a background in cloud-based data platforms. This full-time position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a global software business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering AI/ML capabilities in production, ideally within a SaaS or enterprise setting.
• Technical depth across machine learning, MLOps, and data engineering.
• Experience building and scaling teams in data and AI disciplines.
• Background in cloud-based data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the company-wide AI and data strategy.
• Build and lead a new AI/ML function while shaping the existing data team.
• Establish a modern data platform to power predictive analytics and automation.
• Deliver the business’s first AI-powered products and tools.
• Partner with product and engineering to create scalable AI solutions.
• Champion an AI-first culture across the organization.

Skills

Delivering AI/ML capabilities in production

Machine learning

MLOps

Data engineering

Building and scaling teams

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Databricks

Snowflake

AWS

Azure

Job description

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Vice President of Artificial Intelligence to define and lead the AI and data strategy. This role involves building a new AI/ML function and establishing a modern data platform. The ideal candidate should have proven experience delivering AI/ML in production, strong communication skills, and a background in cloud-based data platforms. This full-time position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a global software business.