Delivery Manager

About the role

As a Delivery Manager within the Defence team, you will own the end-to-end success of high-impact AI transformation programmes for UK Defence customers. You will act as the primary link between clients and data scientists, translating complex mission challenges into strategic, impactful AI solutions. This role requires an entrepreneurial leader capable of ensuring technical excellence while delivering measurable value in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

Responsibilities

• Owning the end-to-end delivery of customer projects, from initial scoping and planning through to final implementation and user adoption.
• Collaborating side-by-side with Defence stakeholders and technical teams to design innovative AI tools that solve sensitive, real-world challenges.
• Managing project development cycles to ensure a rigorous delivery approach that provides maximum operational value to the customer.
• Forming strong, trusting relationships with senior stakeholders, acting as the primary point of contact and a trusted strategic advisor throughout the project lifecycle.
• Developing and executing compelling proposals and business pitches to identify and grow new commercial opportunities within the Defence sector.
• Translating complex technical requirements and AI capabilities into actionable strategies that meet the unique needs of the UK Defence community.
• Mentoring your peers and taking a proactive leadership role in building world-class delivery processes and internal practices.

Required skills

• AI
• Project management
• Stakeholder management
• Data science project delivery
• Strategic planning

Qualifications

• Proven track record in professional services, consulting, technology, or data-driven backgrounds

About the Company

Faculty was established in 2014 to transform performance through human-centric AI. They work with global customers across government, finance, retail, energy, life sciences, and defence to build and deploy responsible AI solutions.