AI Automation Lead - fully remote
RemoteUnited Kingdom
Job Summary
Identify, qualify, and shape high-impact AI and automation opportunities across Finance, HR, Procurement, and IT functions. Formulate robust automation roadmaps aligned with Global Business Services and enterprise-wide transformation agendas. Conduct rigorous process assessments to identify high-value use cases for artificial intelligence and automation. Direct the design, development, and deployment of sophisticated automation solutions, including RPA, AI/ML workflows, and intelligent document processing. Ensure all technical solutions are highly scalable, secure, sustainable, and strictly aligned with overarching business objectives. Drive measurable cost reduction, operational efficiency, and service optimization through targeted automation initiatives. Construct robust business cases, establishing clear governance frameworks to track ROI and realize tangible business benefits. Partner closely with business unit leaders, IT organizations, and executive leadership teams to align technology with business strategy. Translate complex technical capabilities into compelling, value-driven business propositions for non-technical stakeholders. Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor on intelligent automation strategy and enterprise AI adoption. Establish and refine automation frameworks, operating models, governance structures, and industry best practices. Mentor cross-functional teams and build sustainable automation capabilities for both internal teams and client organizations. Maintain a forward-looking understanding of emerging trends, tools, and methodologies in AI, machine learning, and digital transformation.
Required Qualifications
- 10–15+ years of progressive leadership experience driving intelligent automation, AI, or large-scale digital transformation initiatives
- Strong hands-on exposure to enterprise RPA platforms (such as UiPath, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere, or equivalent) and modern automation ecosystems
- Proven experience leveraging AI/ML, data analytics, and intelligent document processing within business workflows
- Demonstrated success delivering complex automation programs within Global Business Services (GBS), Shared Services, or matrixed enterprise environments
- A proven track record of delivering quantifiable business value, cost savings, and operational efficiencies
- Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence at the C-suite level
- Occasional business travels
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