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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Associate Director, Transport AI & Data Delivery Lead / Solution Architect, Engineering, AI & Data, Technology & Transformation - **Company:** Deloitte - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Continuous Integration, Machine Learning, PRINCE2, Scrum Methodology, SQL Databases, User-Centered Design, Google Cloud, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Apache Spark, Generative AI, Storage Technologies, Data Management, Machine Learning Operations, Data Delivery, Data Pipelines - **Published:** May 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=24ea821e37350be5 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Spark?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * Experience working in or consulting to the transportation industry (road, rail or aviation), with a strong understanding of sector drivers and operational realities. * Strong track record leading complex AI, data, analytics or digital transformation initiatives from shaping through delivery, including robust governance and stakeholder management. * Proven experience engaging senior stakeholders daily - building trust and rapport, influencing decisions, managing risks/issues and communicating clearly across business and technology audiences. * People leadership experience managing teams of 5+ FTEs and broader blended teams, with evidence of coaching, talent development and building high-performing teams. * Demonstrated contribution to business development-shaping propositions, supporting or leading bids/RFP responses, and applying commercial awareness to drive delivery outcomes and project profitability. * Relevant certifications are desirable, such as PMP; PRINCE2 (Foundation/Practitioner); MSP; APM PMQ/ChPP; Scrum Master (e.g., PSM/CSM) and/or agile practitioner certifications (e.g., PMI-ACP), and scaled agile certifications (e.g., SAFe). * Working knowledge of AI technologies and approaches is desirable (e.g., Machine Learning (ML), Large Language Models (LLMs), Cloud Technologies and Generative AI), with the ability to engage credibly with technical teams and client stakeholders. TECHNICAL / DELIVERY PROFICIENCY * Experience leading the end-to-end design and delivery of production-grade AI/ML and/or Generative AI solutions, from discovery and prototype through to deployment and adoption. * Strong understanding of modern AI/ML and GenAI concepts (e.g., LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG patterns and evaluation), with the ability to guide technical teams and make pragmatic architecture decisions. * Working knowledge of data platforms and engineering (e.g., cloud data services, data pipelines, integration, SQL), and how these enable analytics and AI products in complex client environments. * Experience establishing appropriate governance, risk management, security practices and ethical AI guardrails across the delivery lifecycle (including evaluation, privacy, model risk and operational controls). * Broad experience across major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their AI/GenAI services; cloud-agnostic experience is preferred. * Good grasp of MLOps/LLMOps practices (e.g., CI/CD, model/LLM monitoring, controls and auditability) and how to embed them pragmatically within client delivery. * Familiarity with large-scale data processing and storage technologies (e.g., SQL, Spark). * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse business and technical audiences. ## Description We are seeking an experienced Associate Director to join our Engineering, AI & Data practice to lead delivery of AI, data and analytics programmes for transport clients (road, rail and aviation). You'll work with senior client stakeholders and delivery teams, and collaborate with colleagues from across the firm (not just AI & Data) to bring the right expertise to solve complex transport challenges. You'll also play an active role in business development and market-making-shaping propositions, responding to proposals and ensuring commercial awareness throughout delivery. Your role As an Associate Director, you will lead multi-disciplinary teams to shape and deliver AI, data and analytics engagements for transport clients. You will combine strong delivery leadership with commercial acumen and the ability to build rapport and trust with senior stakeholders. * Engage daily with senior client stakeholders (e.g., Programme Directors, CIO/CTO, Heads of Operations and Data) to build rapport, shape direction, manage expectations and secure successful outcomes. * Lead end-to-end delivery of AI & data workstreams and programmes-defining delivery approach, governance and plans, and ensuring delivery excellence to time, cost and quality. * Manage and develop teams of 5+ FTEs (and broader blended teams), creating an inclusive, high-performance culture, coaching others and getting the best out of multi-skilled delivery teams, including highly technical resources. * Bring a multi-disciplinary approach to solving client problems-working across multiple Deloitte business units as needed to mobilise the right expertise. * Drive business development and market-making: contribute to propositions, respond to proposals/RFPs, shape scope and commercials, and actively manage the drivers of engagement and project profitability. ## Related Videos - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [AI PowerPlay: Building High-Impact Teams & Transformative Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1005-ai-powerplay-building-high-impact-teams-transformative-solutions) - [Let's Get Aggregated: Custom UDAFs in Spark ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1649-let-s-get-aggregated-custom-udafs-in-spark) - [Why and when should we consider Stream Processing frameworks in our solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1085-why-and-when-should-we-consider-stream-processing-frameworks-in-our-solutions) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1209-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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