AI Delivery Lead

AI Delivery Lead

Contract | 6-12 months (extensions expected) | Outside IR35
Programme Start: Q1 2026
Sector: Financial Services (Pensions ideal)

A major UK financial services organisation has secured funding for a multi-year AI transformation and modernisation programme. This work begins in Q1 2026, the engine that will drive responsible AI, governance, data modernisation, and new digital capability across the business.

We're looking for an experienced Delivery Lead to drive execution across multiple AI and data workstreams and keep the programme moving at pace.

What you'll be doing

Lead delivery across AI, data engineering, ML and platform teams

Own roadmap, milestones, risk and dependency management

Work alongside a strategic partner (Big Four) while protecting internal priorities

Run ceremonies, track progress and unblock teams

Communicate clearly with technology, risk, operations and board-level stakeholders

Ensure delivery aligns with responsible AI, regulatory and data governance requirements

What you'll need

Strong delivery experience across AI, data or cloud programmes

Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams in a regulated environment

Experience working alongside major consultancies

Clear communicator who can influence senior stakeholders

Financial services experience; pensions exposure is a bonus

If your an Delivery lead who has experience with AI and Data projects feel free to apply or send your C.V to (see below)

AI Delivery Lead