PM Group is a leading international engineering, architecture, project and construction management firm. With a network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US and a multi-discipline team of over 4,000 people, we deliver complex, capital projects in the life sciences, food and beverages, mission critical/ICT, advanced manufacturing, energy and environmental sectors. 

We are hiring for a Group AI Solutions Lead to join our Digital Team. The role can be based in either of our Cork or Dublin offices.

This is a transformative leadership opportunity to shape and drive the organization’s digital future. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced AI Lead to join our team. A Key member of the Digital Team and collaborating across the global business, this role is pivotal in driving successful AI solutions from ideation to delivery across a wide range of functions, disciplines and contexts within the organization.

Strategy, Leadership & Collaboration

• Architect and own the PM Group AI Strategy, Framework, and AI projects programme.
• Define, communicate and drive the AI roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Lead AI ideation, innovation and implementation across all organizational pillars, disciplines, and functions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and third-party consultants to identify, qualify, develop, and rollout AI and Agentic AI projects.

Collaborate and Deliver

• Lead end-to-end AI solution development; design, develop, and deploy and monitor AI models, algorithms, agents and custom assistants.
• Provide deep expertise and tailored training in GenAI prompt engineering techniques and best practice and developing practice.
• Conduct rigorous, controlled experiments to test and validate AI ideas and approaches.

Champion for AI

• Communicate AI strategies, progress, and outcomes to senior leadership.
• Stay current with emerging AI technologies, methodologies and regulations, especially in the AEC sector.
• Mentor junior AI professionals and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Advocate for, and demonstrate, responsible and ethical AI practices.
• Design and oversee AI literacy training programmes.
• Build a research profile for AI for Architecture Engineering and Construction (AEC) and represent PM Group at conferences, webinars and events.

Qualifications & Experience

• Digital programme management and delivery experience leading AI and Digital Transformation project and/or teams.
• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, Engineering or related field (Master’s or PhD preferred).

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Data Science, Computer Science, or Business Intelligence space, and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical, Mission-Critical, Engineering Design, or related sectors.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, stakeholder management skills.

• Passion for building inclusive, ethical, and impactful AI systems.
• Demonstrated passion for innovation and experimentation.
• Proven experience leading AI initiatives in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Proven expertise in GenAI prompt engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of AI technologies incl. ML, DL, NLP, and LLMs.
• Knowledge of AI governance frameworks (e.g., EU AI Act, ISO standards).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on coding experience with Python, TensorFlow/PyTorch, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with MLOps, data engineering, and software development best practices.

Why PM Group?

As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven.  Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our new 2029 business strategy. 

Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future.

PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.

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