Job Description
Our mission at vector8 is to elevate organisations by unlocking the true value of AI, getting the best from Human-Machine collaboration. We have a culture grounded in inclusivity, curiosity, ownership, and collaboration, where your ideas shape the future of AI consulting.
We believe that over the next decade, every business will become an AI business and that a new era of AI transformation will enable greater leaps than ever before. We see a world where the seamless integration of human expertise and advanced AI technologies sparks unparalleled growth, efficiency, and resilience across all sectors.
vector8 collaborates with ambitious enterprises on their evolution as they navigate this challenge, advising them on the best way forward and building the right solutions to provide competitive advantage.
As a Data & AI Project Manager at vector8, you will shape and deliver high-impact AI transformations for leading UK organisations, primarily across Financial Services and Retail verticals.
Working across all phases of the lifecycle, from planning to go-live the role requires ownership, structure, and the ability to align business goals with technical realities. You will serve as the delivery backbone, connecting strategic priorities, technical feasibility, and execution excellence.
You will be in your element working in tandem with customer stakeholders and technical teams and will likely have honed your skills in a digital agency / digital consultancy environment.
Commercially minded, comfortable with ambiguity, and collaborative in your approach you will bring energy to cross-functional teams. You are a strong communicator who keeps user value at the center of every decision.
Passionate about AI and getting the best out of human and machine collaboration, you are likely to be an early adopter, with an open mindset who keeps up to date on the latest innovations.
Job Requirements
- You will have a demonstrabletrack recordin project management withextensiveexperience with client-facing, cross-functional and tech-enabled delivery
- Proventrack recordin managing complex client engagements end-to-endincluding managing budgets,resourcesand timelines effectively
- Solid grasp of agile and classical project management frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, PMI, Prince2)
- Strong communicationskills and ability to engage with both business and technical stakeholders
- Good technical understanding of data pipelines, AI models, and cloud platforms (no hands-on codingrequired)
- You will bringa consultative, hands-on approach to structuring and steering client delivery
- Familiarity with the UK enterprise environment, ideally withvertical experience in Banking or Retail
- Degree in business, computer science, or related field
- Strong working knowledge of project management tools (e.g.Confluence, Jira, Microsoft Office software)
- Comfortable working onsite with clients when needed, primarily within the UK.
Job Responsibilities
- Own and drive AI and data projects across all phases, from scoping to go-live, orchestratingalignment across technical, process, and business activities
- Set up and ensure delivery structures that secure timeline, budget, and scope
- Lead day-to-day execution, remove blockers, andmaintainteam momentum
- Shape delivery hands-on, from requirement definition to client-facing advisory
- Act as primary contact for clients, manage expectations, and steer roadmap development
- Align closely with tech and strategy leads to ensurefeasible, high-quality solutions
- Contribute to pre-sales with delivery logic, effort estimates, and solid project planning
- Continuously improve delivery practices and contribute to internal standards.
Job Benefits
- Compensation & Rewards: Competitive base salary with private medical and dental care.
- Work Environment: Modern office space with a collaborative, energising atmosphere
- Flexibility: Hybrid working model – balance remote work with in-office collaboration
- Learning & Growth: Ongoing investment in your professional development, with clear opportunities to take on leadership
- Team & Culture: Join a growing, diverse, international team across 5 locations, with regular team events and opportunities for cross-border collaboration
- Recognition & Rewards: Attractive referral bonuses for both candidate and client conversions.
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