AI Engineering/Delivery Lead

Job Role: AI Engineering/Delivery Lead

Job Location: London, UK

Experience: Mid-Senior Level

Work Type: Hybrid / Open for full-time & Contract

About Company:

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,700+ and has 55 offices in 20 countries within key global markets. For more information on the company, please visit our website or LinkedIn community.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative-action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Summary:

Seeking an experienced AI Delivery Lead to oversee the successful execution of multiple AI and GenAI initiatives. The role will manage day-to-day delivery activities, coordinate cross-functional teams, engage stakeholders, and ensure timely, high-quality delivery of AI solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of AI, GenAI, and automation initiatives.
• Manage project plans, timelines, risks, dependencies, and reporting.
• Coordinate architects, developers, business teams, and client stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to AI governance, security, and delivery standards.
• Track project milestones, business outcomes, and value realization.
• Provide executive-level status updates and drive issue resolution.

Required Skills:

• 8+ years of program/project delivery experience as an Engineering Leader, with 3+ years leading AI initiatives.
• Strong understanding of AI/GenAI solutions, Microsoft AI ecosystem, and AI governance.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent AI projects.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, Power Platform, and Agile delivery methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP, SAFe, Scrum Master, or equivalent certification.
• Experience leading enterprise AI transformation programs.

Proven track record of delivering AI solutions in complex enterprise environments.