PermanentCentral London - mostly remoteUp to £140,000 + bonus andamp; benefitsOur client, a leading provider of end-to-end IT services, AI solutions, cloud expertise, and digital transformation - is seeking an exceptional professional to join their innovative AI practice. This is a rare chance to step into a strategic deputy leadership role at the forefront of AI-driven IT operations. you''ll support the Director in shaping and delivering cutting-edge AI initiatives that optimise enterprise IT, harness Agentic AI for autonomous decision-making, and deliver scalable automation and orchestration solutions to clients worldwide. Job Title: Associate Director of AI Solutions andamp; Automation Job Type: Permanent Location: UK London salary: Up to £140,000 + bonus andamp; benefits The Role: Act as deputy to the AI Solutions Director, aligning AI strategy with organisational and client goals while providing thought leadership. Lead the design and implementation of AI-driven IT operations solutions, including AIOps platforms, automation frameworks, and Conversational AI integrations. Oversee the integration of Agentic AI models to enable autonomous decision-making and orchestration across complex IT environments. Champion ITIL best practices within AI-enabled ITSM and ITOM processes to drive efficiency and service excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and deliver end-to-end orchestration solutions. Provide technical leadership on i