Mission freelance AI Automation Delivery Lead

Job Description
* Lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple automation workstreams, ensuring objectives, timelines, and quality standards are consistently met.
* Own sprint planning, backlog management, and delivery ceremonies to ensure predictable, high‑quality delivery across the agile team.
* Establish and monitor delivery metrics to demonstrate value, progress, and performance to the client.
* Proactively identify and remove delivery risks, dependencies, and blockers.
* Provide thought leadership and strategic AI and Automation direction
* Manage delivery team of both Tech and Business Analysis resources
* Identify opportunities and efficiency gains from process redesign, then infuse AI and Automation opportunities. Work directly with the senior client sponsor, helping her manage strategic engagements.
* Serve as the primary delivery contact between senior stakeholders, ensuring transparency, trust, and alignment.




AI & Automation Leadership
* Provide subject matter insight on intelligent automation, including workflow automation, machine learning and optimisation techniques.
* Ensure proposed solutions align with business needs, regulatory constraints, and enterprise architecture.
* Work with technical leads to validate feasibility, readiness, and responsible AI considerations.



Team Leadership & Ways of Working
* Coach and support junior team members (BAs & Developers) to maintain high performance and strong delivery culture.
* Promote agile principles and continuous improvement across the programme.
* Foster collaborative, inclusive ways of working


LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.