Head of AI

Head of AI - AI Factory (New Build)Location: Dublin (Hybrid, 3 days per week on-site) Salary: Up to €110,000 + Bonus + Pension + Healthcare + 27 Days Leave + Work Discounts Type: PermanentThe OpportunityThis is a rare opportunity to shape how one of Ireland's largest financial services groups actually delivers AI at scale.They're building a brand-new AI centre - not a research lab, but a hands-on delivery hub embedding AI into every part of the business. From customer operations and underwriting to process automation and data insight, this team will lead the charge on practical, measurable AI adoption.If you've ever wanted to take AI from proof-of-concept to production - driving change across real business functions - this is it.The RoleAs the head of AI , you'll report directly to the Chief Data Officer and lead cross-functional pods of data scientists, engineers, and delivery specialists to bring AI use cases to life.You'll be responsible for:Taking AI and GenAI concepts from idea to deployment - integrating them directly into live business processes.Leading delivery pods end-to-end, ensuring outputs translate into measurable operational impact.Embedding agile, experiment-driven delivery within a large enterprise environment.Partnering with business leaders to identify high-value use cases, secure buy-in, and manage change during rollout.Building a culture of delivery excellence - focused on real outcomes, not theoretical innovation.Balancing innovation with governance and transparency, ensuring responsible AI at scale.This is a hands-on leadership role - ideal for someone who's just as comfortable designing a delivery roadmap as they are reviewing an architecture or evaluating model performance.What You'll Bring7+ years' experience delivering AI, ML, or intelligent automation solutions - ideally within fast-moving commercial environments.Proven track record embedding AI into operations (e.g., claims automation, NLP-driven workflows, predictive modelling, or GenAI-powered chat and decision tools).Strong understanding of end-to-end AI delivery: data pipelines, model build, deployment, monitoring, and value tracking.Hands-on familiarity with Python and modern AI tooling (LLMs, MLOps, or automation platforms).Experience leading small, agile delivery teams or pods focused on measurable outcomes.Excellent stakeholder management - able to translate technical complexity into commercial impact.Experience within financial services, insurance, fintech, or other large regulated sectors is beneficial but not essential.Why ApplyThis isn't a role about AI "strategy decks" or research pilots - it's about building real, working AI systems that change how a business operates.You'll have:The autonomy to shape delivery teams, pipelines, and frameworks.Direct access to the Chief Data Officer and C-suite backing.The opportunity to define how one of Ireland's biggest insurers turns AI into tangible business value.If you thrive in fast-paced, outcome-driven environments and love seeing AI make a real impact, this is the perfect next step.PackageBase Salary: Up to €110,000 DOEBonusPension: Employer-funded from Day 1HealthcareHolidays: 27 days + 2 company daysDiscounts: 60% off productsHybrid: 3 days on-site in Dublin HQNext StepsIf you're an AI delivery leader who's built, deployed, and scaled AI systems - and you're ready to help shape the future of one of Ireland's most established financial brands - apply in confidence today.Let's talk about how you can lead the delivery side of Ireland's newest AI Factor To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please contact Jack Tyrrell, Specialist Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group 016994371or send an up to date CV via the link provided.If this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit www.mcsgroup.jobs to view a wide selection of our current jobs. All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence.