Senior Manager

WHY FACULTY? We established Faculty in 2014 because we thought that AI would be the most important technology of our time. Since then, we’ve worked with over 350 global customers to transform their performance through human-centric AI. You can read about our real-world impact here https://faculty.ai/impact. We don’t chase hype cycles. We innovate, build and deploy responsible AI which moves the needle - and we know a thing or two about doing it well. We bring an unparalleled depth of technical, product and delivery expertise to our clients who span government, finance, retail, energy, life sciences and defence. Our business, and reputation, is growing fast and we’re always on the lookout for individuals who share our intellectual curiosity and desire to build a positive legacy through technology. AI is an epoch-defining technology, join a company where you’ll be empowered to envision its most powerful applications, and to make them happen. ABOUT THE TEAM Our Defence team is focused on building and embedding human-centered AI solutions which give our nation a competitive edge in the defence sector. We collaborate with our clients to bring ethical, reliable and cutting-edge AI to high-stakes situations and maintain the balance of global powers essential to our liberty. Because of the nature of the work we do with our Defence clients, you will need to be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC) and willing to work between 2 to 4 days per week on-site with these customers which may require travel to locations throughout the UK. When not required on client sites, you’ll have the flexibility to work from our London office or remotely from elsewhere within the UK. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Senior Manager within our Defence team, you’ll lead critical work for discerning and highly AI-literate customers across the UK Defence landscape and for our international partners. This is a fast-paced and demanding role that requires deep mission-area context, programme delivery mastery, and the ability to think creatively about the role of AI in national security. You can expect to lead high-stakes portfolios of work, ranging from the experimental application of emerging technologies to robust products that we progress through a complete development lifecycle and deploy for users in frontline commands. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: - Managing the delivery of multiple, complex programmes of work for our Defence clients, spanning strategy, R&D, and bespoke product builds. - Overseeing a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple facets of the Defence enterprise, ensuring alignment with departmental strategic objectives. - Developing and owning compelling, mission-focused proposals to grow our Defence and National Security portfolio. - Mentoring and developing team members, aligning their growth with the critically important and sensitive work for which we’re responsible. - Working strategically to deliver meaningful operational outcomes and improved decision-making for Defence organisations rather than just focusing on outputs. - Forming strong, trusted relationships with senior military and civilian customers, collaborating closely with other industry partners where required. - Advising clients on AI strategy and technical implementation, engaging confidently in complex technical discussions with senior leaders and directors. - Supporting wider business efforts as a Senior Manager to ensure maximum strategic flexibility and commercial impact across the business unit. WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR: - You are an experienced Senior Manager with a proven background in managing complex, large-scale transformation programmes within demanding environments. - You bring significant experience in the Defence space, possibly gained through a career in the Armed Forces, Government, academia, or industry roles. - You have a track record of shipping digital products and possess the expertise required to get AI-enabled services over the line within a Government or Defence context. - You demonstrate a deep interest in AI and ML concepts and can think creatively about their application to solve a range of modern battle-space and organisational challenges. - You possess the technical nous to engage confidently with senior stakeholders on engineering concepts and the practicalities of deploying AI at scale. - You understand the commercial consulting delivery model, allowing you to focus immediately on account growth, project oversight, and value creation. - You embrace an entrepreneurial approach to a highly visible portfolio, with the flexibility to support broader strategic work across the Senior Management team. - You thrive in ambiguous, high-stakes settings and maintain a structured approach to problem-solving and delivering high-quality results under pressure. THE INTERVIEW PROCESS 1. Talent Team Screen (30 minutes) 2. Introduction to the team (60 minutes) 3. Case Study Interview (60 minutes) 4. Culture and Leadership Interview (60 minutes) OUR RECRUITMENT ETHOS We aim to grow the best team - not the most similar one. We know that diversity of individuals fosters diversity of thought, and that strengthens our principle of seeking truth. And we know from experience that diverse teams deliver better work, relevant to the world in which we live. We’re united by a deep intellectual curiosity and desire to use our abilities for measurable positive impact. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, religions and sexual orientations. If you don’t feel you meet all the requirements, but are excited by the role and know you bring some key strengths, please don't hesitate in applying as you might be right for this role, or other roles. We are open to conversations about part-time hours. A note on AI: we're happy for you to use it for research and interview prep, but please don't use it to gener