The Automation Initiative Lead is responsible for identifying, shaping, governing and delivering high-value automation and AI transformation initiatives across GIS and business functions.
Identify automation and AI opportunities across business functions.
Conduct value assessments and prioritisation exercises.
Build and maintain automation roadmaps.
Establish initiative intake and qualification processes.
Business Case & Value Realisation (20%)
Develop business cases and investment proposals.
Define perks, ROI and success metrics.
Track realised business value.
Initiative Delivery Leadership (25%)
Lead complex automation and AI initiatives.
Coordinate architects, developers and business stakeholders.
Manage dependencies, risks and delivery milestones.
Ensure successful transition into operational support.
Business & Stakeholder Engagement (15%)
Partner with senior business leaders.
Facilitate workshops and discovery sessions.
Present proposals and progress to leadership forums.
Governance & Standards (10%)
Promote best practices and reusable solution patterns.
Ensure alignment with AI governance and architecture standards.
Drive consistency in delivery approaches.
Innovation & Emerging Technologies (10%)
Evaluate emerging AI technologies.
Drive PoCs and innovation experiments.
Recommend strategic technology investments.
Essential Skills
- Experience managing digital transformation programmes.
- Strong consulting and stakeholder management skills.
- Understanding of AI, automation and enterprise platforms.
- Business case development and benefits tracking.
- Programme and project leadership experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
Preferred Technology Experience
- Microsoft Copilot
- Copilot Studio
- Azure AI Foundry
- Microsoft Fabric
- Power Platform
- Azure Services
- ServiceNow
- API and Integration Platforms
- Success Measures
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