Digital Lead (AI)

Location: Remote or hybrid in the United Kingdom; office locations include Inchinnan, Glasgow, and Westhill, Aberdeen. Candidates must be able to pass security clearance and have the right to work and reside in the UK.

Company

hirify.global is a global engineering services company operating across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport, with James Fisher Defence delivering underwater capability, submarine rescue, hyperbaric, and advanced diving solutions.

What you will do

• Develop and deliver the Defence Digital Strategy, transformation roadmap, and AI initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Drive adoption of AI, emerging technologies, and data-driven decision-making to improve operational performance, customer outcomes, and competitiveness.
• Build digital capability through a Digital SQEP framework covering skills development, competency standards, and learning pathways.
• Strengthen data governance, analytics, and business intelligence to support informed decisions.
• Partner with senior leaders, Group IT, and stakeholders to prioritise, govern, and deliver digital initiatives.
• Monitor digital investment performance, benefits realisation, governance, and customer, regulatory, and contractual digital requirements.

Requirements

• Proven experience developing and delivering digital strategies, transformation roadmaps, and governance frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of digital technologies, AI, automation, data analytics, and business systems.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects, managing stakeholders, and driving change adoption.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in Digital, IT, Engineering, Data Science, Business Transformation, Programme Management, or a related discipline.
• Ability to pass security clearance and hold the right to work and reside in the UK.

Nice to have

• Experience in regulated, security-conscious, or complex engineering environments.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Copilot, Generative AI, ERP systems, and Agile delivery methodologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent, full-time position with an early finish on Fridays.
• Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience, including private medical insurance, life assurance, cycle-to-work scheme, and company pension.
• Clear career development pathways and organisational visibility.
• Inclusive and supportive culture that values individual contributions.
• Meaningful work supporting safety, innovation, and global operations.

Hiring process

• Apply through the vacancy; applications may close early due to application volume.