Vice President of Artificial Intelligence

Yolk Recruitment
Cardiff, Wales
7 months ago
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Overview

Vice President of Artificial Intelligence


Base pay range and details are provided by Yolk Recruitment Ltd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.


Responsibilities

  • Define and lead the company-wide AI and data strategy, reporting directly to the CTO.
  • Build and lead a new AI/ML function, while shaping the existing data team.
  • Establish a modern data platform using Fabric, Databricks or similar technologies to power predictive analytics and automation.
  • Deliver the business’s first AI-powered products and tools, such as intelligent search, document OCR and insight-driven reporting.
  • Partner with product and engineering to turn customer requirements into scalable AI solutions.
  • Champion an AI-first culture, embedding automation and data-driven decision-making across the organisation.

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 – Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Snowflake, AWS or Azure.
  • A hands-on mindset with the ability to balance technical leadership and strategic direction.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate at an executive level.

Why You Should Apply

This is a genuine build-from-scratch opportunity.


You’ll have the autonomy to shape how AI is designed, governed and delivered across a global software business, setting the roadmap, hiring the team, and seeing your ideas go live in products used by thousands.


It’s ideal for someone who wants to make a visible impact and lead a company through a major AI transformation.


Ready to Apply

Contact Lewis Allen to find out more.


Please apply with a CV and a brief note outlining why you’re a great fit for this role.


Know someone perfect for it? We offer a referral scheme — get in touch!


Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can’t always guarantee it. If you haven’t heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven’t been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!


Job Details

  • Seniority level: Director
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Information Technology
  • Industries: Technology, Information and Media

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