At Sopra Steria, we believe that technology creates impact when talented people are empowered to grow, collaborate, and innovate. We are looking for a unique profile who combines technical expertise in Artificial Intelligence with a passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing people.
As an AI lead, you will not only deliver innovative AI solutions for our clients, but also play a key role in guiding and developing a team of consultants. You will contribute to both our business growth and our people growth, helping us build a high-performing, engaged, and future-ready AI community.
Our AI solutions are grouped into two key domains: Supply Chain Optimization & Planning, covering forecasting, simulation, and optimization, and Smart Search & Assistance, leveraging Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Generative AI technologies. Within these domains, you will help design and deliver innovative solutions that create tangible value for our clients while supporting the growth and success of your team.
You will:
- Design, build, and deploy AI and Generative AI solutions that create tangible business value.
- Develop machine learning models and intelligent applications within our domains of Supply Chain Optimization & Planning and Smart Search & Assistance.
- Translate business challenges into scalable AI architectures and innovative solutions.
- Support pre-sales activities, client workshops, technical proposals, and innovation initiatives.
- Stay at the forefront of AI trends and continuously expand your technical expertise.
- Build strong and trusted relationships with your team and act as their primary people partner.
- Coach and mentor team members in their professional and personal development, helping them reach their full potential.
- Provide continuous feedback, career guidance, and support through regular development conversations.
- Define and monitor SMART objectives, ensuring alignment between individual ambitions and business goals.
- Manage key moments throughout the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance discussions, evaluations, and career planning.
- Identifying growth opportunities within the AI community.
- Participating in governance and people-focused management meetings.
- Helping mobilize consultants for community initiatives, recruitment activities, customer presentations, and knowledge-sharing events.
- Strengthening the visibility and reputation of our AI practice both internally and externally.