AI is a team sport. And like in football…

…it takes more than a star striker to win the match.

As we reflected in the previous blogs about the AI Talent in the Enterprise, there are a lot of misconceptions about staff responsible for AI implementation in businesses, including the false idea of the project team’s size and competences. Nowadays, the AI field grows to the sizes of entire football pitch, and stretches beyond the penalty box with a goalkeeper and one attacker. Sufficient approach for a successful project execution demands a more versatile team with varying skillsets.

In the enterprise, like in its other departments, the AI success comes from every role doing their part—with precision, timing, and constant communication.

Here’s how a winning AI team lines up on the pitch:

• The Business Anchor is the coach—reading the field, setting the strategy, defining success.

• The AI Product Manager is the central midfielder—connecting business with tech, keeping the game flowing.

• Data Engineers are the defenders—building the foundation with clean, reliable data pipelines.

• Data Scientists are the forwards—scoring with models that learn, predict, and optimize.

• MLOps & AIOps are the goalkeepers—ensuring everything stays reliable, scalable, and secure under pressure.

• Frontend & Backend Developers are your wingers—delivering the AI experience where users can actually engage and benefit.

• And your Governance & Compliance leads? They’re the referees—ensuring the game stays fair, ethical, and legal.

One misalignment, one missed pass—and the whole play can break down.

At ExpertHub, we help enterprises build AI squads that work as one. Fast, flexible, and field-ready. We not only want to ensure there is enough players on your team, but that they are quality athletes, equipped with strategies suited for your ambitions.

How well is your AI team passing the ball today? Tell us at hello@joinexperthub.com or message us on LinkedIn.