Artificial Intelligence​/Machine Learning Engineer

Ciklum is looking for a Senior Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer to join our team full-time in Poland. We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.

As a Senior Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow. This is a high-growth, high-impact role for a driven, initiative-taking consultant. You will advise clients on designing and implementing solutions that transform their business areas through automation and advanced AI, working with senior stakeholders at multi-billion revenue companies. You will lead the full project lifecycle - from strategic requirements and detailed process mapping to delivery governance and organizational change management.

You will be the bridge between the client's strategic vision and the technical delivery team, making sure complex Intelligent Automation and AI solutions turn into measurable business value.

• Lead the end-to-end Business Analysis lifecycle - requirements definition, AS-IS/TO-BE process modelling, gap analysis and documentation for automation solutions
• Own the full project management lifecycle for a portfolio of transformation initiatives project charters, scope, schedule, budget, risks and cross-functional teams
• Design and facilitate executive-level workshops to align on project scope and strategic objectives
• Lead stakeholder communication across all project phases, manage expectations and secure organizational buy-in
• Act as a trusted advisor to C-level stakeholders, build business cases, define success metrics and lead programme governance to deliver the expected ROI
• Work closely with automation developers and business SMEs, leading QA planning and traceability from business requirement to deployed solution
• Mentor and coach junior consultants on requirements gathering, process modelling and delivery methodologies
• Contribute to the growth of the Ciklum IA practice - internal initiatives, departmental assets, business development and pre-sales

• University degree or equivalent experience
• Strong expertise in structured Business Analysis - complex requirements gathering, process mapping (e.g. BPMN) and functional / technical specifications for IA or AI solutions
• Expert knowledge of agile and waterfall methodologies, with proven experience in delivery management and project governance
• Strong skills in managing risks, issues, dependencies and stakeholders
• Commercial understanding of Intelligent Automation and the business application of AI, including Generative AI
• Executive-level communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence C-level stakeholders
• Understanding of the non-technical and regulatory side of AI - bias, risk mitigation and ethical use
• Willingness to travel to client sites when required
• Fluent English, written and verbal
• Hands-on experience with automation platforms such as UiPath, Power Automate or Blue Prism
• Consulting background with enterprise clients
• Pre-sales or business development experience
• Certifications in Business Analysis or Project Management (e.g. CBAP, PMP, PRINCE2)

• Strong community:
  Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open-door environment
• Growth focus:
  Take on large-scale projects with a global impact and expand your expertise
• Tailored learning:
  Boost your skills with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy access, language courses, and company-paid…