Digital Transformation/ AI Management (006-1215)

Established in 1990, the company has evolved over three decades to become a trusted leader in the automotive aftermarket industry. Specializing in the manufacturing, importation, distribution, and marketing of premium brands for automotive enthusiasts, it offers a diverse portfolio including car care, lubricants, detailing tools, and automotive paint. With a reputation for quality, expert tech support, and comprehensive training programs, the company is committed to exceeding customer expectations and meeting the high standards of passionate vehicle owners.

Act as the internal owner of AI adoption across the business. Bridge the gap between executive leadership, operational teams, and external consultants to ensure technology initiatives deliver measurable business outcomes and become embedded into day-to-day operations.

This role is less about being a technical AI engineer and more about translating emerging technologies into practical business processes and operational improvements.

• Develop and maintain the organisation’s AI and automation roadmap.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency across the business.
• Prioritise projects based on commercial value and operational impact.
• Ensure initiatives remain aligned with company objectives.

• Act as the primary liaison between the business and external technology consultants.
• Review recommendations and ensure they are practical and commercially relevant.
• Drive project execution and accountability.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer from consultants into the business.

• Translate technology capabilities into repeatable business processes.
• Work with department leaders to identify and redesign inefficient workflows.
• Develop standards, governance, and adoption frameworks.
• Ensure solutions integrate smoothly with existing systems and processes.

• Champion Microsoft Copilot and broader Microsoft 365 capabilities.
• Identify opportunities for automation using Microsoft tools and platforms.
• Support adoption across Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Power Platform environments.
• Establish best-practice standards and usage guidelines.

• Lead internal training and capability development.
• Create adoption plans for different departments and user groups.
• Measure engagement, usage, and business outcomes.
• Assist teams in adapting to new ways of working.
  

• Develop policies and standards for responsible use of AI and automation.
• Ensure appropriate security, compliance, and data management practices are maintained.
• Work alongside IT and leadership teams to manage risk and governance requirements.

• 6+ years’ experience in digital transformation, business systems, technology consulting, or enterprise software implementation.
• Strong understanding of the Microsoft ecosystem.
• Experience leading organisational change and technology adoption programmes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with executives, consultants, and operational teams.
• Strong commercial and business process mindset.
• Proven project and stakeholder management capability.
• Experience delivering measurable business improvement through technology.

• Technology adoption rates across the business.
• Productivity improvements and efficiency gains.
• Reduction in manual or repetitive processes.
• Successful implementation of agreed roadmap initiatives.
• User engagement and training outcomes.
• Delivery of measurable business value from technology investments.

This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement.

To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:

• Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
• Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”)