Senior AI Solution Architect

7 days ago

Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Smith+Nephew Full time

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Are you ready to shape the future of AI at Smith+Nephew? We're looking for a visionary Senior AI Solution Architect to lead the design and development of intelligent solutions that transform how we work and serve our customers. If you thrive on innovation, collaboration and making a real impact, this is your opportunity to join a global team driving change.

We are seeking a highly technical AI professional who can act as an educator across S+N, focusing on AI architecture, governance, and model governance. The ideal candidate should have the ability to drive change and education around AI.

What will you be doing?

You'll be at the forefront of our AI strategy, working across business units to identify opportunities where AI can deliver real value. From designing scalable architecture blueprints to selecting the right tools and technologies, you'll guide the development of proof-of-concepts and help transition them into full-scale deployments. You'll collaborate with business and IT leaders to define standards, governance and architectural guardrails that ensure consistency, compliance and scalability. Over time, you'll build and lead a team of solution engineers and data scientists focused on delivering cutting-edge AI solutions.

What will you need to be successful?

Success in this role means being a trusted expert and a strategic thinker who can translate complex technical concepts into business value. You'll need:

  • A strong foundation in AI/ML technologies including GenAI, NLP, computer vision and automation, with hands-on experience in platforms like Palantir, Agentforce, Copilot and Azure Data Intelligence
  • Proven experience designing and implementing AI solutions across multiple domains, ideally within regulated environments
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage technical talent
  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science or a related field, plus relevant certifications in AI/ML tools

You. Unlimited.
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to welcoming, celebrating and thriving on inclusion and belonging. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website
Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension schemes, Save As You Earn share options
Work/Life Balance: Flexible vacation and time off, paid holidays and paid volunteering hours so we can give back to our communities
Your Wellbeing: Private health and dental plans, healthcare cash plans, income protection, life assurance and much more
Flexibility: Hybrid working model (for most professional roles)
Training: Hands-on, team-customised, mentorship
Extra Perks: Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs, salary sacrifice bicycle and car schemes and many other employee discounts

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