Data Scientist / Data and AI Manager

Senior Data Scientist / Data and AI Manager
Join to apply for the Senior Data Scientist / Data and AI Manager role at Projecting Success.Design intelligent systems. Mentor future talent. Help rewire how the UK delivers complex projects.This Is Not Your Typical Data Science Role
Tired of endlessly tweaking models that no one uses? Want your work to actually shape real-world outcomes - in government, defence, infrastructure, and beyond?At Projecting Success, we''re not just building dashboards. We''re building a movement. One that''s redefining how complex projects are delivered using data, AI, and open-source collaboration.We''re growing fast - with clients that want to move quickly, a community that''s 10,000+ strong, and a suite of reusable tools that are already making waves. We''re now looking for someone to lead from the front - technically sharp, creatively curious, and excited to mentor the next generation.Why You''ll Love This
Work on genuinely hard problems that matter: risk, delivery confidence, AI agents, knowledge graphs.Shape a new product category - blending analytics, LLMs, and semantic models in the real world.Join a mission-led, values-driven team where your voice and ideas actually change things.Be part of something bigger - from coalition-wide collaboration to open-source innovation.What You''ll Do
Lead the development and deployment of machine learning, AI, and data science solutions.Build and evolve intelligent systems using Python, Azure, and MLOps pipelines.Work with LLMs, agents, graph databases (Neo4j), and our knowledge platform, Project Brain.Set the standard on code quality, technical mentorship, and engineering best practices.Engage directly with clients to shape solutions that deliver real-world outcomes.Help define the product strategy and build reusable, scalable assets.Champion ethical AI, reproducibility, and responsible development.What You''ll Bring
Must-Haves:
5+ years of hands-on data science or machine learning experience.Strong Python skills and deep knowledge of core ML libraries.Cloud deployment (preferably Azure) and MLOps know-how.Experience with semantic models, ontologies, and graph databases.Passion for mentoring and collaborative development.Comfort engaging with stakeholders and clients - and explaining complex ideas clearly.A focus on ethics, transparency, and sustainable AI practices.Bonus Points For:
Experience with LLM APIs, prompt engineering, agents, and vector DBs.Building or deploying AI agents / agentic workflows.Familiarity with FastAPI, SQL / NoSQL databases.Background working with project delivery, engineering, or infrastructure data.Exposure to agile product management and open-source collaboration.What’s Next?
If you''re ready to step into a role that fuses delivery, innovation, and purpose - this is your moment. Come help us turn the UK''s biggest project delivery challenges into opportunities for real, scalable change.Apply now and build something that lasts.Job Details
Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: £65,000.00-£75,000.00 per yearAdditional pay: Company pension; Work from homeSchedule: Holidays; Monday to FridayEducation: Bachelor''s (preferred); United Kingdom (required)Work Location: RemoteSeniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustries: Business Consulting and ..... full job details .....