AI Technology Solutions Lead

AI SOLUTIONS LEAD - PERMANENT - LONDON Must hold or be eligible for SC Clearance The Role Requirements Solution Design Lead the end-to-end design of Microsoft AI-driven business solutions. Translate complex business challenges into scalable, secure, and high-performing architectures. Collaborate with clients, delivery teams, to define solution roadmaps and strategies. Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, data governance, and security standards.Product Leadership Serve as a subject-matter expert on AI capabilities. Guide clients in selecting and adopting the right AI tools for their business needs. Stay ahead of product updates and roadmap to advise on innovation opportunities. Lead demos, proof-of-concepts, and workshops to showcase value and drive adoption. Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, shaping AI strategy and solution vision. Support pre-sales activities including proposals, solutions, and client presentations. Oversee delivery quality, ensuring solutions meet business objectives and technical excellence. Mentor and coach junior consultants within the practice.Operational Excellence Champion high-quality solution design standards and best practices. Proactively manage capacity, skills, and resource availability. Contribute to practice development-operations, recruitment, and team initiatives. Execute operational tasks with precision to enable smooth delivery. Advocate for the growth of the practice and broader community engagement.What you will need to succeed MS Technology Solutions Consulting Expertise 6+ years in consulting, product, or technical advisory roles. Demonstrate strong sales and pre-sales experience, with a clear ability to engage clients and manage relationships. Proven experience in designing and delivering AI or data solutions. Demonstrate a consultative approach, with evidence of understanding client pain points and delivering business-focused solutions. Strong experience with Microsoft AI Capabilities - Copilot Studio, agentic. Ability to demonstrate awareness of the latest Microsoft AI product roadmap or best practices, especially around Copilot Studio. Articulate evidence of experience with end-to-end solution design and delivery for complex Microsoft AI projects at scale. Skilled at bridging business and technical domains with excellent communication and consulting skills. Provide structured data-driven responses to technical and analytical questions. Articulate business value and outcomes, especially in the context of AI-driven process improvements. Functional expertise in AI technologies, business processes, and cloud deployment. Innovative mindset with the ability to solve complex business and technical challenges.Leadership Experience Experienced in managing client and partner relationships, driving value and successful outcomes. Skilled at leading and mentoring teams, ensuring performance and growth. Confident in delivering impactful hybrid presentations and workshops to senior leaders.Certifications Advanced degree (M.Sc., MBA, or PhD) in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or Business. Microsoft certifications across Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Copilot, SharePoint, Azure, Fabric (highly desirable). Product, Solution, and/or Delivery certifications preferred. SC Clearance. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)