AI And Automation Lead

About the role

The AI and Automation Lead will steer Innovo Group’s AI and automation capabilities, focusing initially on generative AI and practical business applications while shaping a broader AI strategy for the future.

Key responsibilities

• Define and maintain the AI and automation strategy and roadmap aligned with business priorities, value, risk and capacity.
• Collaborate with IT Business Partners, portfolio managers and technology teams to identify, assess, prioritize and govern AI and automation opportunities.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of solutions from discovery through design, build, release, operation, improvement and retirement.
• Create standards and governance for responsible, secure, maintainable and cost-aware AI solutions.
• Build internal capabilities, reusable components and documentation, and coordinate external partners when needed.
• Improve AI literacy and adoption by providing practical guidance and ensuring ethical, transparent use of AI.
• Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, maintainable and integrated with business workflows, data and cybersecurity standards.
• Lead, support and develop team members and partners, establishing clear expectations and sustainable ownership.
• Define testing, monitoring, feedback and retirement practices while tracking adoption, quality, risk, cost and business impact.
• Assess business, privacy, security and human risks, challenge low-value requests and make clear recommendations.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence or a related discipline, with relevant certifications.
• Typically 8 + years of experience in AI, data science, automation or software engineering.
• Proven ability to lead strategic AI initiatives and deliver practical solutions.
• Strong understanding of responsible AI, governance and risk management.

Required skills

• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Science
• Automation
• Generative AI
• Software Engineering