VP, Group Transformation (AI)

Responsibilities • Lead AEM's enterprise AI and business transformation agenda, aligning initiatives with corporate strategy and growth objectives • Identify and prioritize high-impact opportunities across manufacturing, engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and corporate functions • Drive the adoption of AI, automation, advanced analytics, and digital technologies to improve business performance, operational efficiency, and decision-making • Partner closely with business, engineering, product, and IT leaders to successfully deliver and scale transformation initiatives across the enterprise • Establish transformation governance, success metrics, and value realization frameworks to ensure measurable business outcomes • Champion change management, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration to drive adoption and organizational readiness • Build and develop AEM's Enterprise AI Transformation capability, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making • Provide strategic guidance and regular updates to the Executive Leadership Team and Board on transformation priorities, progress, risks, and business impact Requirements • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Technology, Computer Science, Operations, Finance, or a related discipline • MBA, Master's Degree, or equivalent postgraduate qualification will be an advantage • Proven experience leading enterprise-wide transformation initiatives and delivering measurable business outcomes • Strong understanding of AI, automation, digital technologies, and their application in driving operational and business excellence • Experience within semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, industrial technology, supply chain, or related environments will be highly advantageous • Demonstrated success leading large-scale cross-functional programmes involving business, technology, data, and operations teams • Strong knowledge of transformation governance, change management, programme delivery, and value realization frameworks • Exposure to AI, advanced analytics, automation, Industry 4.0, or digital transformation initiatives is highly desirable • Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at executive and board levels • Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, capable of navigating complexity and driving meaningful change in a fast-paced environment