AI Service Line Lead

Job Description  The AI Service Line Lead is a strategic and influential position responsible for defining, driving, and continuously refining Version 1’s go-to-market approach for AI services and solutions. This individual will own the vision, strategy, and execution plan that transforms how Version 1 positions and delivers AI offerings to clients, ensuring alignment with market trends, emerging technologies, and our broader organisational objectives.  Key Responsibilities  • Assess Current AI Landscape  • Map and evaluate existing offerings, accelerators, skills, references, and partnerships to understand Version 1’s current state of AI capabilities.  • Identify gaps and opportunities within the existing portfolio, including where offerings should be retired, refreshed, or newly created.  • Conduct Market Research  • Stay informed on AI trends, emerging technologies, and niche market opportunities relevant to Version 1’s target industries and customers.  • Analyse competitor positioning and recommend strategic differentiators that align with the company’s vision.  • Develop AI GTM Vision & Strategy  • Formulate a compelling, forward-looking AI strategy that integrates partnerships, accelerators, methodologies, and a reference architecture.  • Articulate clear “why” and “how” behind the strategy, highlighting its alignment with overall company goals and customer needs.  • Support Pre-Sales Engagements • Act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert (SME), supporting early-stage pre-sales conversations and shaping senior client engagements.  • Participate in pre-sales discussions, solution scoping, and proposal development to showcase Version 1’s AI capabilities.  Qualifications  Expected Experience & Skills  • Strategic AI Leadership  • Proven track record in defining and implementing AI strategies or AI transformation programs in a leadership or advisory capacity.  • Strong familiarity with AI architecture, machine learning, generative AI, data platforms, and related emerging technologies.  • Market Insight & Research  • Experience conducting market analysis and identifying opportunities for growth within the AI services domain.  • Ability to synthesize industry trends into actionable insights for strategic decision-making.  • Go-to-Market & Sales Collaboration  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop compelling narratives and collateral.  • Proficiency in creating and communicating value propositions, solution messaging, and positioning statements.  • Partnership & Ecosystem Management  • Strong history of building and managing relationships with technology partners (e.g., cloud providers, AI platform and model vendors).  • Capable of integrating third-party offerings into overarching strategies to add value and enhance customer outcomes.  • Delivery Enablement & Team Leadership  • Experience working with delivery teams to prepare for new offerings, including resource planning, training, and methodology development.  • Proven track record of mentoring and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact AI solutions.  • Stakeholder Management & Communication  • Excellent communicator with the ability to influence senior executives and build consensus around strategic directions.  • Skilled at conveying complex ideas simply and persuasively to both technical and non-technical audiences.  • Results-Driven & Adaptable  • A performance mindset with an ability to set clear goals, measure outcomes, and pivot strategies as needed.  • Comfortable with ambiguity and adept at navigating and driving change in evolving market conditions.  Why Version 1?    At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that priori