AI Technical Lead

SUMMARY:
Gijima Staffing Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a leading client in the FMCG industry for the critical role of AI Technical Lead.  This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned AI professional with a passion for innovation, performance optimisation, and technical leadership. The successful candidate will play a strategic role in shaping and delivering high-impact AI solutions aligned with the organisation's data and digital strategy.
Please note: FMCG industry experience is a strict, non-negotiable requirement for this role. 

POSITION INFO:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. AI Solution Delivery & Performance Optimisation

• Analyse complex business requirements and translate them into scalable, efficient AI systems.
• Lead the development of robust architectures, implement CI/CD pipelines, and drive performance optimisation through A/B testing and benchmarking.
• Improve AI application reliability, reduce latency, and meet defined service-level objectives.

2. AI Centre of Excellence (COE) Implementation

• Champion COE standards by developing guidelines, leading training, and ensuring team adherence through audits and feedback.
• Enhance code quality, reduce development time, and increase team adoption of AI best practices.

3. AI Innovation & Business Impact

• Research and prototype emerging AI technologies with clear business cases.
• Develop proof-of-concepts that result in cost savings, revenue generation, or competitive advantage.
• Contribute to AI innovation through patents, publications, or proprietary frameworks.

4. Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Mentor AI developers through regular sessions, knowledge-sharing workshops, and technical feedback.
• Create and manage a knowledge base, promote continuous learning, and reduce technical debt across the team.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, AI, or related field.
• 2+ years in AI/ML development with proven leadership in AI project delivery.
• Proficient in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, etc.
• Experience with cloud-based AI/ML tools (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Strong data mining and analysis skills for large, complex datasets.
• FMCG industry experience is mandatory.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strategic planning, innovation, and intrapreneurial mindset.
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and judgment.
• Technical mentorship, relationship building, and digital acumen.
• Ability to drive business value through AI and data-driven insights.