AI Manager

About the Organisation
This ASX-listed organisation (5,000+ employees) is entering an exciting phase of transformation, evolving from a historically decentralised structure into a more connected, enterprise-led model. With multiple business units built through acquisition and growth, they are now investing in a AI Manager to drive AI and automation capability to unlock value at scale across the company, working in a team and supporting the GM. This newly created role sits at the centre of that evolution – shaping how AI drives commercial outcomes across the business.

The Role

Reporting into the General Manager, Group Data & AI, this is a leadership role responsible for translating AI strategy into measurable business outcomes. Operating within a hub-and-spoke model, you will work alongside the GM to lead the development of a “Group” AI capability, partnering closely with business units while driving 2-3 company-wide initiatives and reporting on ROI to executives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Work with the GM to drive and create the Group AI 3-year roadmap, prioritising initiatives aligned to strategic transformation goals
• Identify high-value opportunities and develop robust business cases with clear ROI
• Engage senior stakeholders to understand business challenges and translate them into AI-driven solutions
• Drive transformation initiatives, embedding AI into operations – work alongside technical PM’s and leads in the business units
• Establish and track KPIs and value realisation metrics across programs
• Provide executive-level reporting on progress, risks and commercial outcomes
• Lead cross-functional discovery workshops and coordinate delivery across internal teams and external partners
• Act as the AI evangelist, driving adoption, capability uplift and organisational change
• Build and grow a small, high-performing team (initially 0-2 reports, and scaling over time)

This role is highly strategic (~80%) with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, transformation and value delivery. You’ll be supported by technologists in the business.

About You

• Proven experience leading transformation projects in Data, AI, Digital or Product environments
• Strong commercial acumen, with a track record of delivering measurable business outcomes
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with experience influencing at Executive level (GM and CxO)
• Demonstrated ability to build business cases and articulate ROI for complex initiatives
• Solid understanding of AI, Machine Learning and Data capabilities and how to apply them in real-world settings – curiosity and passion to carve your career in AI
• A natural change agent – curious, forward-thinking and commercially pragmatic
• Experience working in complex, multi-business unit environments
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value

Nice to Have

• Industry experience in utilities, telco, or engineering
• Exposure to AWS or cloud-based AI solutions
• Product or project management certifications (Agile, PMP, PRINCE2 etc.)

Why Apply?

• Newly created role with genuine influence and a driver of change
• Opportunity to shape a 3-year AI roadmap from the ground up
• Work directly with senior leadership and executive stakeholders
• Strong investment in AI, with existing use cases and momentum across the business
• Competitive package including:
  • Share scheme
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Training & development
  • Leave buy-back
  • Product discounts

For a confidential discussion, please contact Kylie.McManus@talentintenational.com / 0408 388 680 or apply via the link.