AI Solutions / Delivery Lead
Job Description:
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded AI Solutions / Delivery Lead to lead the successful delivery of AI-powered solutions for our clients while serving as the strategic bridge between business needs and technical execution.
This is a senior leadership role for professionals who are passionate about helping organizations unlock value through Artificial Intelligence, digital transformation, and innovative technology solutions. You will work directly with clients to understand business challenges, define solution strategies, lead multidisciplinary delivery teams, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards.
Beyond technical leadership, this role requires strong consulting, stakeholder management, and people leadership capabilities. You will guide engineering teams, influence executive decision-makers, and ensure every solution delivers measurable business outcomes.
If you are an experienced technology leader who enjoys solving complex business problems, leading high-performing teams, and building trusted client relationships, we invite you to join us.
Key Responsibilities
As the AI Solutions / Delivery Lead, you will:
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of AI and digital transformation projects from discovery through implementation and post-deployment support.
- Engage with clients to understand business objectives, identify opportunities, and recommend innovative AI-enabled solutions.
- Translate business requirements into clear technical roadmaps, solution architectures, and delivery plans.
- Lead, mentor, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams comprising AI Engineers, Full-Stack Engineers, Data Engineers, and other technical specialists.
- Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and client expectations to ensure successful delivery.
- Provide technical oversight and quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Facilitate solution design workshops, stakeholder meetings, and executive presentations.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, serving as a strategic advisor throughout engagements.
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to optimize delivery processes, tools, and methodologies.
- Stay abreast of emerging AI technologies, industry trends, and best practices to inform client solutions and business growth.
Requirements
To excel in this role, you should possess a unique blend of technical expertise, business acumen, leadership capability, and exceptional communication skills.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- A postgraduate qualification or relevant professional certification is an advantage.
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience leading technology delivery, software engineering, AI implementation, digital transformation, or technology consulting projects.
- Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end client engagements, including solution design, project delivery, stakeholder management, and post-implementation support.
- Proven experience leading and mentoring multidisciplinary technical teams in fast-paced environments.
Technical Skills
Strong understanding of:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Machine Learning (ML)
- Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Cloud technologies
- Modern software development practices
Excellent working knowledge of at least three of the following:
- Python
- OpenAI APIs or Azure OpenAI
- AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Docker and Kubernetes
- Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar project delivery platforms
- REST APIs and Microservices Architecture
Additional technical competencies:
- Experience designing scalable solution architectures and integrating enterprise systems.
- Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies, project governance, risk management, and quality assurance.
Professional Skills
- Exceptional presentation, facilitation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Ability to communicate confidently with both technical teams and executive stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes in remote and client-facing environments.
Preferred Certifications
The following certifications are an advantage:
- PMP
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- Agile certifications
- Azure AI Engineer
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect
- Equivalent professional certifications
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for an exceptional leader who combines technical credibility with commercial insight and a passion for delivering meaningful business outcomes.
The ideal candidate:
- Leads with integrity, confidence, and accountability.
- Inspires, mentors, and develops high-performing technical teams.
- Thinks strategically while maintaining a strong focus on execution and delivery.
- Builds trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders through professionalism and credibility.
- Demonstrates sound judgement, resilience, and the ability to make informed decisions in complex environments.
- Is commercially aware and understands how technology creates measurable business value.
- Thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments where adaptability and innovation are essential.
- Communicates with clarity and confidence when engaging engineers, business leaders, and executive decision-makers.
- Takes ownership of outcomes, embraces continuous improvement, and consistently delivers results.
- Is collaborative, self-driven, and passionate about shaping the future of AI and digital transformation.
At Invaders Consulting, we value leaders who not only deliver exceptional technology solutions but also inspire people, strengthen client partnerships, and contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.