We're partnering with an organisation investing heavily in next-generation AI capabilities and looking for an experienced AI Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team function focused on AI agents, generative AI, machine learning and intelligent automation.
This is a unique opportunity to combine hands-on technical leadership with people leadership while shaping the future direction of AI within a growing enterprise.
The Opportunity
As the AI Engineering Team Manager, you'll drive the design, development and operationalisation of AI-powered solutions, leading a team responsible for delivering cutting-edge products and platforms that solve complex business challenges.
You'll play a key role in technology selection, solution architecture, delivery leadership and stakeholder engagement while remaining close to the technology.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, mentor and coordinate a team of AI and software engineering professionals
Drive the design and delivery of AI agents, agent frameworks and intelligent automation solutions
Establish best practices across AI engineering, software development and platform delivery
Lead the development of cloud-based AI platforms, ensuring scalability, security and reliability
Work closely with business stakeholders to identify opportunities where AI can create measurable value
Oversee project planning, prioritisation and successful delivery of outcomes
Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, tools and frameworks within the AI landscape
Promote responsible AI practices, governance, testing and quality standards across solutions
Translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes for senior stakeholders
About You




You will be an experienced technical leader with a strong background in AI, software engineering and team leadership.
Proven experience leading technical teams in AI, machine learning or software engineering environments
Strong commercial experience with Python and modern software engineering practices
Experience designing and delivering AI, machine learning or generative AI solutions in production environments
Strong understanding of AI agents, agent orchestration, tool/function calling and workflow automation
Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP
Exposure to MLOps, LLMOps, CI/CD and modern engineering practices
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on technical delivery.
What's on Offer?
Permanent leadership opportunity
Shape and influence an organisation's AI strategy and roadmap
Work on cutting-edge AI and agentic engineering initiatives
Lead a talented and highly engaged technical team
Hybrid working environment
Strong career growth and professional development opportunities
If you're passionate about building high-performing teams and delivering innovative AI solutions at scale, we'd love to hear from you.
ManpowerGroup is committed to being a Diversity Confident Recruiter and encourages applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds, including people with a disability.
Please indicate your preferred method of communication in your resume and please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments should you be contacted for an interview.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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