AI Product Lead

AI Product Lead Lead AI from concept to embedded delivery. Own the roadmap, manage a multidisciplinary team, and drive governance and adoption across a regulated, multi-site environment. Make AI stick, not just work. We usually respond within a week Role summary: We're looking for an AI Product Lead to lead the practical application of AI across complex technical and business environments. You'll take AI initiatives from initial concept through experimentation, pilot deployment and into embedded, production-ready operation, working across multidisciplinary teams, business stakeholders and technical specialists to ensure AI delivers measurable, trusted value. What you will be doing: Identifying, assessing and prioritising AI opportunities, developing business cases and maintaining a delivery roadmap. Leading proof-of-concept and pilot work through to full operational deployment, defining success criteria and capturing lessons learned. Managing and directing a multidisciplinary team (data scientists, engineers and analysts), ensuring models and solutions are validated, interpretable and production-ready. Bridging business needs and technical delivery, translating opportunities into practical, adopted solutions. Driving modernisation of tools and platforms, including transitions to more efficient or open-source alternatives where appropriate, without compromising quality or fidelity. Establishing governance, data quality and responsible AI practices, ensuring initiatives comply with organisational policy and ethical standards. Monitoring adoption, utilisation and realised benefits, reporting progress and value delivery to senior stakeholders. Acting as the organisation's focal point for AI matters, working closely with data owners, architects and governance forums to ensure data and AI practices remain trustworthy and fit for purpose. Formal qualifications or training: Degree in a relevant technical, data or engineering discipline; advanced degree (M.S./Ph.D.) or equivalent professional experience preferred. Proven track record leading AI/ML or data-driven initiatives from concept through to operational deployment. Experience managing or leading multidisciplinary technical teams. Strong understanding of AI governance, data governance and responsible AI principles. Experience relevant to a regulated, multi-site environment (nuclear, defence, energy, or similar) is desirable but not essential; clear transferable experience will be considered. Relevant professional certification (e.g. Agile/Scrum, Data Management, AI/Cloud platforms) desirable. Make a Difference with DBD: At DBD, we know you're looking for more than just a job - you aspire to make a real impact in the nuclear industry. We offer unique opportunities for growth, empowering you to take influential roles within client organisations. Our dedicated team collaborates with clients to positively influence projects across Defence, Decommissioning and New Builds. Having doubled in headcount year-on-year, over the past two years, we continue to welcome new, talented individuals to our team. We're committed to your success. DBD invests in your development and supports your career trajectory in any direction you want to take it. Join us to play a key role in shaping the nuclear sector's future. Make a difference today with DBD. Benefits: up to 20% bonus, 25 days holiday, enhanced pension, private health insurance, private dental, and more Department Mission Optimisation Role Data Locations 1. Head Office - UK Remote status Hybrid About DBD International DBD is a dynamic and forward-thinking consultancy, specialising in the nuclear industry. Our footprint extends across the UK and the US, both in civil and defence sectors. Our ethos is underpinned by an innovative spirit and a commitment to delivering high-quality services that exceed our clients' expectations.