Director Consulting Expert - AI Practice (Subject Matter Expert)

Position Description

At CGI, we're shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence, driving innovation that transforms industries, enhances decision-making, and delivers measurable outcomes for clients across the UK and Australia. As Director Consulting (Expert) for our AI Practice, you'll play a pivotal role in developing advanced AI solutions that create new value streams, boost productivity, and enable our clients to achieve real, sustainable success. You'll help organisations adopt AI at scale, securely, ethically, and responsibly, while working in a collaborative, creative environment that empowers you to lead with vision, share expertise, and make a lasting impact on the future of technology.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position.

Find out more about our AI story here: https://www.cgi.com/uk/en-gb/artificial-intelligence

Your future duties and responsibilities

In this role, you will guide CGI's AI strategy and execution, leading the design, delivery, and optimisation of innovative AI solutions that enable our clients to realise measurable value. You will act as a trusted advisor and thought leader, collaborating with clients, internal business units, and delivery teams to translate complex challenges into impactful, scalable AI applications. You will nurture expertise across CGI's AI community, shaping the next generation of intelligent, ethical, and responsible technology.

• Lead & Innovate: Define AI strategies and solutions that align with clients' goals and CGI's growth ambitions.
• Develop & Deliver: Architect, implement, and integrate AI solutions using modern frameworks and methodologies.
• Advise & Inspire: Engage with stakeholders to drive adoption of AI technologies and share thought leadership across CGI.
• Optimise & Govern: Ensure AI solutions meet rigorous standards of quality, reliability, and ethical integrity.
• Mentor & Grow: Support capability development and foster continuous learning within CGI's AI teams.
• Shape the Future: Influence CGI's go-to-market strategy, driving innovation and evolution within our AI business.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

To succeed, you'll bring a deep technical background in AI, data science, and cloud technologies, with strong experience leading complex digital transformation projects. You'll combine strategic insight with hands-on expertise and a collaborative mindset that delivers results.

• Proven experience designing and delivering applied AI/ML solutions (e.g., NLP, computer vision, deep learning).
• Strong understanding of AI frameworks, data engineering, and governance practices.
• Experience in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud).
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java).
• Demonstrated success in client engagement, proposal writing, and competitive bidding.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and inspire across teams.

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