AI Lead - Supply Chain & Smart Search

About the role

Sopra Steria, Europe's leading digital solutions provider, is looking for an AI Lead in Brussels. The role combines technical expertise in Artificial Intelligence with a passion for coaching and mentoring. You will deliver AI solutions for clients in two domains, Supply Chain Optimization & Planning and Smart Search & Assistance, while guiding and developing a team of consultants.

Key responsibilities

• Design, build and deploy AI and Generative AI solutions, and develop machine learning models and intelligent applications.
• Translate business challenges into scalable AI architectures and solutions.
• Support pre-sales, client workshops, technical proposals and innovation initiatives.
• Act as the team's primary people partner: coach and mentor, give feedback, guide careers and define SMART objectives.
• Manage key moments in the employee lifecycle such as onboarding, performance discussions and evaluations.
• Strengthen the visibility and reputation of the AI practice internally and externally, and help mobilise consultants for community and recruitment activities.

Required profile

• Experience in AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, Generative AI or related domains.
• Strong consulting and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable balancing business priorities, people development and technical challenges.
• Proactive ownership of initiatives and strong communication skills.

What we offer

• Technical growth: AI and GenAI projects, access to modern technologies and cloud platforms, training and certifications via the SSG Academy.
• Leadership growth: People Manager training, a community of People Managers and guidance from HR Business Partners.
• Benefits including a company car or mobility budget, laptop, phone and subscription, insurance, meal vouchers and eco-cheques.