Our WhyDatacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people's lives and help organisations use the power of tech to innovate and grow.About the Role:We're seeking a Practice Lead to drive innovation and lead a high-performing team of software engineers within our Digital Engineering team. The Practice Lead - AI is responsible for leading and driving Datacom's AI practice, ensuring the delivery of high-quality AI solutions and services to our clients. This role requires a deep understanding of AI technologies, industry trends, and business needs. The successful candidate will lead a team of AI experts, foster innovation, and drive business growth through the strategic application of AI.Role ResponsibilitiesThe Practice Lead - AI is responsible for (but not limited to):Strategic Leadership:Defining and executing the AI practice strategy, aligning with Datacom's overall business objectives.Identifying and prioritizing emerging AI trends and technologies.Building strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, and internal teams.Technical Expertise:Deep understanding of AI techniques, including machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and computer vision.Hands-on experience in designing, developing, and deploying AI solutions.Staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI and their potential applications.Team Leadership:Recruiting, hiring, and developing a high-performing team of AI experts.Providing mentorship and guidance to team members.Fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.Client Engagement:Identifying and pursuing new AI opportunities with clients.Consulting with clients to understand their business needs and translate them into AI solutions.Leading client engagements, ensuring successful delivery of AI projects.Solution Delivery:Overseeing the end-to-end delivery of AI solutions, from data ingestion and preparation to model training and deployment.Ensuring the quality, accuracy, and scalability of AI solutions.Innovation:Encouraging and promoting innovation within the AI practice.Exploring new AI applications and use cases.Collaborating with research institutions and industry partners.Key Skills and Experience:Strong technical background in AI, machine learning, and data science.Proven leadership experience in managing teams and delivering complex projects.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Strong business acumen and understanding of client needs.Experience in working with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and compliance standards.Why join us here at Datacom?Datacom is one of Australia and New Zealand's largest suppliers of Information Technology professional services. We have managed to maintain a dynamic, agile, small business feel that is often diluted in larger organisations of our size. It's our people that give Datacom its unique culture and energy that you can feel from the moment you meet with us.We care about our people and provide a range of perks such as social events, chill-out spaces, remote working, flexi-hours and professional development courses to name a few. You'll have the opportunity to learn, develop your career, connect and bring your true self to work. You will be recognised and valued for your contributions and be able to do your work in a collegial, flat-structured environment.We operate at the forefront of technology to help Australia and New Zealand's largest enterprise organisations explore possibilities and solve their greatest challenges, so you will never run out of interesting new challenges and opportunities.We want Datacom to be an inclusive and welcoming workplace for everyone and take pride in the steps we have taken and continue to take to make our environment fun and friendly, and our people feel supported.
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