AI Product Owner & Delivery Lead – UK

About dss+

At dss+, you don’t just deliver projects - you help save lives, improve performance, and build a more sustainable future.

We are a purpose-led global consultancy partnering with organisations in high-risk and asset-intensive industries to solve complex operational challenges across safety, operational excellence, and sustainability.

With a heritage rooted in DuPont’s industrial operations, we combine deep expertise, practical problem-solving, and digital innovation to deliver measurable and lasting impact for our clients.

Why This Role

As we continue to strengthen our digital and innovation capability, we are looking for an AI Product Owner & Delivery Lead to join our growing team. This is a unique opportunity to shape how we identify, design, and deliver AI-enabled solutions across our business and, over time, with our clients. You’ll help us unlock operational efficiencies, develop agentic AI tools, and embed innovation into the way we work – while ensuring every initiative drives measurable value and aligns with our purpose.

Your Impact at dss+

As part of a forward-thinking technology and consulting community, you will take the lead on designing, implementing, and operationalising AI use cases across dss+. You will combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery: shaping and delivering on our AI roadmap, managing multiple waves of use-case development, and bringing practical solutions to life for consultants, operations, and support teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the end-to-end AI use-case identification and implementation process – from ideation and prioritisation to deployment and adoption.

• Acting as a product owner and delivery lead for AI conversation agents and other automation initiatives, ensuring they deliver clear operational and financial outcomes.

• Partnering with consulting practices, functional leaders, and technical teams to map workflows, spot transformation opportunities, and embed AI solutions.

• Tracking emerging technologies and releases (e.g., Microsoft, OpenAI) to assess their relevance and translate them into actionable opportunities for the firm.

• Building and maintaining a framework for AI-driven efficiency, ensuring results are measurable and sustainable.

• Supporting capability building and change management, training colleagues and champions to adopt new tools.

• Contributing to thought leadership on AI, innovation, and responsible technology deployment within high-hazard industries.

What You’ll Experience at dss+

Deliver on our Purpose
Be part of a values-led organisation where your work helps save lives, improve performance, and advance sustainability for our clients and their people.

Develop your Trusted Expertise
Take ownership of high-impact programmes, working closely with senior clients on complex challenges across industries.

Thrive in a Culture of Respect
Join an inclusive, collaborative environment where your voice is valued and your leadership makes a difference.

Shape your Career
Accelerate your development through hands-on leadership, structured learning, mentorship, and opportunities to work on international projects.

Who You Are

You are an experienced AI programme or product leader, able to bridge business strategy, technology, and delivery. You combine curiosity with pragmatism and are comfortable operating at pace in an entrepreneurial environment.

Your experience and expertise include:

• A strong understanding of AI and data technologies (machine learning, NLP, computer vision, generative and agentic AI) and their application to operational efficiency.

• Proven success managing cross-functional AI or digital transformation programmes, ideally in consulting or asset-intensive industries (energy, mining, chemicals, manufacturing).

• Ability to map business processes and identify opportunities for automation or augmentation.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), APIs, integration tools, and ethical AI principles.

• Solid experience with agile delivery and vendor/partner management.

• Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills, able to engage both executives and technical specialists.

• A track record of delivering tangible outcomes, not just pilots or proofs of concept.

Growth & Benefits

We invest in your development and success through:

• Structured learning and development, including our Consulting Development Academy

• Mentorship from experienced leaders and industry experts

• Opportunities to contribute to international projects and global initiatives

• Competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and comprehensive benefits

• Flexible working policies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Business, or Operations Management (or equivalent).

• 5–10 years’ experience in AI project delivery, digital transformation, or technology-enabled consulting.

• Certifications in AI/ML, Agile, or Change Management are an advantage.

• Fluent in English (additional languages a plus).

• Based ideally in the UK with flexibility to work regionally

A Bit More About Us

We are implementers and change-makers. Our teams work from the boardroom to the shop floor, helping organisations build resilience, improve performance, and sustain results over time.

Our expertise spans industries including metals and mining, energy, chemicals, manufacturing, and private equity—combining deep operational knowledge with transformation and capability-building expertise.

Diversity & Inclusion

dss+ is committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone is respected, valued, and able to contribute fully.
We believe diversity strengthens our organisation and drives better outcomes for our people, our clients, and the communities we serve.