At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of AI products from concept to deployment in a secure environment.
- Company: Join a tech consultancy transforming UK Government with AI-driven solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic Agile team with excellent career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Shape the future of AI in government while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in AI product management and strong understanding of AI/ML concepts.
Active SC Clearance required
Duration: 12 Month contract
Location: London - 2 days a week onsite
Start date: ASAP
£600 - per day, Outside IR35
Our client is a technology-led consultancy delivering AI-powered digital and data platforms into UK Central Government and Defence environments. This role sits within an embedded Agile team on a secure programme, focused on developing and scaling AI-driven products, intelligent automation, and data-centric capabilities. You will play a key role in shaping AI solutions from concept through to deployment and ongoing optimisation.
What you'll do:
- Define and own the AI product strategy and roadmap, aligning AI use cases to mission and business priorities
- Identify and prioritise high-impact AI opportunities, including machine learning models, automation, and decision-support tools
- Own and manage the AI product backlog, ensuring focus on value-driven outcomes such as model performance, user impact, and scalability
- Translate business problems into AI use cases, defining data needs, model approaches, success metrics, and risks
- Work closely with data scientists and ML engineers to guide the development, evaluation, and deployment of AI models
- Ensure AI products are usable, explainable, and trusted, incorporating user feedback and adoption considerations
- Define and track product success metrics such as model accuracy, business impact, user adoption, and operational efficiency
- Lead stakeholder engagement to communicate AI capabilities, limitations, and trade-offs clearly to non-technical audiences
- Drive continuous improvement through model monitoring, retraining strategies, and feedback loops
- Champion responsible AI practices, including governance, bias mitigation, and ethical considerations
Key requirements:
- Experience as an AI Product Manager, Product Manager (data/AI)
- Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and lifecycle including data, modelling, deployment, and monitoring, without needing to code
- Proven ability to define and deliver data-driven or AI-enabled products
- Experience working in Agile or scaled Agile environments such as SAFe
- Strong skills in product strategy, roadmap ownership, and value prioritisation
- Ability to translate between business stakeholders and technical AI teams
- Experience working in UK Government, Defence, or secure environments
- Strong stakeholder engagement, storytelling, and communication skills
- Understanding of AI risks, ethics, and governance in regulated environments
If you have multiple years experience working within secure environments and Active SC clearance don't hesitate to apply.
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As a leading technology-led consultancy, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to innovate and excel in the field of AI. Located in London, our team enjoys the unique advantage of working closely with Central Government and Defence sectors, offering meaningful projects that drive societal impact while providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development. With a commitment to responsible AI practices and a collaborative Agile environment, we ensure that our employees are equipped to thrive and make a difference.
