AI Innovation Director (Hiring Immediately)

Barclays Bank PLC
Northampton
5 months ago
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Join us as anAI Engineering Leadat Barclays where youll spearhead theevolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. Youllharness cutting-edge technology to revolutionise our digital offerings,ensuring unapparelled customer experiences.Are you ready to lead a team at the forefront of AI innovation? Were on thehunt for a customer obsessed and forward-thinking AI Engineering Lead.This isnt just any job — its a journey where you will be required to helpshape and guide our organization! Imagine shaping the next generation of AI-powered conversational solutions that redefine how we operate and overhaul theservice we provide to millions of our customers and clients.Youll get to channel your visionary leadership, share your knowledge, developour people, and drive our strategic agenda to create a vibrant, dynamicenvironment where creativity and cutting-edge technology come together andthrive. Youll also be collaborating with cross-functional teams to craftgroundbreaking AI solutions and help set new standards. If youre excited bythis challenge, speak to us!To be successful as anAI Engineering Lead**** you should have experiencewith: * Machine Learning, NLP & Deep Learning Exposure * Experience with scalable ML system design. * Leadership skills to manage mid-size teamOther highly valued skills include: * Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS preferred) * Innovation in Generative AI solutions * Good coding exposure - Python, GoThis role will be based out of ourNorthamptoncampus *Purpose of the roleTo lead and manage engineering teams, providing technical guidance,mentorship, and support to ensure the delivery of high-quality softwaresolutions, driving technical excellence, fostering a culture of innovation,and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align technical decisionswith business objectives.Accountabilities* Lead engineering teams effectively, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture to achieve project goals and meet organizational objectives. * Oversee timelines, team allocation, risk management and task prioritization to ensure the successful delivery of solutions within scope, time, and budget. * Mentor and support team members professional growth, conduct performance reviews, provide actionable feedback, and identify opportunities for improvement. * Evaluation and enhancement of engineering processes, tools, and methodologies to increase efficiency, streamline workflows, and optimize team productivity. * Collaboration with business partners, product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions and ensure a cohesive approach to product development. * Enforcement of technology standards, facilitate peer reviews, and implement robust testing practices to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions.Vice President Expectations* Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. * Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. * Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. * Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. * Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. * Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. * Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. * Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes.All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect,Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping usdo what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate theBarclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual forhow we behave.

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