AI Service Line Lead

Version 1 has celebrated
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Job Description

The AI Service Line Lead is a strategic and influential position responsible for defining, driving, and continuously refining Version 1’s go-to-market approach for AI services and solutions. This individual will own the vision, strategy, and execution plan that transforms how Version 1 positions and delivers AI offerings to clients, ensuring alignment with market trends, emerging technologies, and our broader organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess Current AI Landscape
• Map and evaluate existing offerings, accelerators, skills, references, and partnerships to understand Version 1’s current state of AI capabilities.
• Identify gaps and opportunities within the existing portfolio, including where offerings should be retired, refreshed, or newly created.
• Conduct Market Research
• Stay informed on AI trends, emerging technologies, and niche market opportunities relevant to Version 1’s target industries and customers.
• Analyse competitor positioning and recommend strategic differentiators that align with the company’s vision.
• Formulate a compelling, forward-looking AI strategy that integrates partnerships, accelerators, methodologies, and a reference architecture.
• Articulate clear “why” and “how” behind the strategy, highlighting its alignment with overall company goals and customer needs.
• Act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert (SME), supporting early-stage pre-sales conversations and shaping senior client engagements.
• Participate in pre-sales discussions, solution scoping, and proposal development to showcase Version 1’s AI capabilities.

Qualifications

Expected Experience & Skills

• Strategic AI Leadership
• Proven track record in defining and implementing AI strategies or AI transformation programs in a leadership or advisory capacity.
• Strong familiarity with AI architecture, machine learning, generative AI, data platforms, and related emerging technologies.
• Market Insight & Research
• Experience conducting market analysis and identifying opportunities for growth within the AI services domain.
• Ability to synthesize industry trends into actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
• Go-to-Market & Sales Collaboration
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop compelling narratives and collateral.
• Proficiency in creating and communicating value propositions, solution messaging, and positioning statements.
• Partnership & Ecosystem Management
• Strong history of building and managing relationships with technology partners (e.g., cloud providers, AI platform and model vendors).
• Capable of integrating third-party offerings into overarching strategies to add value and enhance customer outcomes.
• Delivery Enablement & Team Leadership
• Experience working with delivery teams to prepare for new offerings, including resource planning, training,…