Recognition Technology Project Lead (AI)

TL;DR

Recognition Technology Project Lead (AI): Leading end-to-end implementation of Vehicle and Subject Recognition technology across thousands of retail locations with an accent on project management, technical integrations, and stakeholder collaboration. Focus on deploying complex hardware-software solutions, optimizing recognition system performance, and scaling rollouts in the UK market.

Location: London, UK (Hybrid)

Salary: £78,000 - £90,000 per annum

Company

hirify.global is a retail crime prevention platform using AI and recognition technology to reduce organized retail crime globally.

What you will do

• Manage scoping, design, and delivery of Vehicle and Subject Recognition pilots and full-scale rollouts for various customer scales.
• Act as the technical subject matter expert for LPR and FR systems, covering on-camera and on-premise deployment models.
• Provide technical pre-sales support, assisting the commercial team with RFPs and technical value propositions.
• Collaborate with engineering to optimize deployments, troubleshoot network/hardware issues, and provide feedback for product improvements.
• Manage relationships with hardware/software suppliers and external integrators to ensure smooth system maintenance.
• Partner with Customer Success teams to facilitate seamless onboarding and implementation of recognition modules.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading complex technical programs and collaborating with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working within a product organization and a growth-stage business environment.
• Ability to operate autonomously with high accountability for project delivery.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking to align technical domain knowledge with business objectives.
• Must be based in London, UK to support the hybrid flexible working model.
• A background in Engineering is considered a significant advantage.

Nice to have

• Experience using AI tools for documentation, monitoring, or knowledge management.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and employee share scheme.
• Generous leave package: 29 days annual leave plus public holidays and 10 paid Wellness Days.
• Work-life balance focus with Friday afternoons off.
• Private Medical Insurance through Vitality.
• Comprehensive paid parental leave available from day one.
• Support for professional growth via courses, conferences, and events.