Applied AI Manager

Job Title: Manager, Applied AI (Startups)

Location: London, UK (EMEA scope)

About the Opportunity

We’re supporting a leading AI organisation in the search for a Manager, Applied AI (Startups) to lead their engagement with high-growth startups across EMEA.

This is a senior leadership role at the intersection of AI, startups, and go-to-market, focused on driving adoption of cutting-edge LLM technologies across the region.

The Role

You will build and lead a team of Applied AI Architects and Engineers, working closely with early-stage and scaling startups to design and deploy AI-driven products.

Alongside team leadership, you will play a key role in shaping the company’s technical presence across the EMEA startup ecosystem, collaborating with founders, investors, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, hire, and lead a high-performing Applied AI team across EMEA
• Partner with GTM and Sales leadership to drive startup adoption of AI solutions
• Engage directly with strategic startups on LLM integration and deployment
• Represent the organisation across industry events, accelerators, and VC networks
• Deliver technical workshops, content, and community initiatives
• Build relationships across VCs, incubators, and startup ecosystems
• Provide market and product feedback to internal Product & Engineering teams

Candidate Profile

• 7+ years in Applied AI, Solutions Engineering, or customer-facing technical roles
• 5+ years of team leadership experience, including scaling technical teams
• Strong understanding of LLMs and modern AI systems
• Experience working with startups or high-growth environments
• Ability to operate across multiple EMEA markets and cultures
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Nice to Have

• Founder or early-stage startup experience
• Exposure to VC / accelerator ecosystems
• Experience across multiple European markets
• Additional European language skills

Additional Information

• London-based with EMEA coverage
• High-visibility role with significant strategic impact