At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead AI transformation and embed AI into every aspect of our innovative robotics company.
- Company: Join Humanoid, a cutting-edge robotics firm shaping the future with AI.
- Benefits: Hybrid work, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on continuous improvement and collaboration.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of AI innovation and make a real impact in robotics.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in AI strategy or business transformation; strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 70100 - 100000 £ per year.
Location: London, United Kingdom (Preferred)
Type: Full-Time | Hybrid or Onsite
About Humanoid
Humanoid is a next‑generation humanoid robotics company building safe, reliable, and cost‑effective robotic systems for industrial environments. As we scale globally, we believe artificial intelligence will become a foundational capability across every aspect of the company—from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, compliance, and executive decision‑making. To accelerate this vision, Humanoid is establishing an AI‑First Operating Model that embeds AI into the core of how the company works, learns, innovates, and continuously improves.
About the Role
The Head of AI Transformation will be responsible for defining and executing Humanoid's enterprise‑wide AI transformation strategy. This leader will establish the vision, operating model, governance framework, and execution roadmap required to enable AI adoption across all business functions. Working closely with the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, Business Transformation, IT, Engineering, and functional leaders, you will drive Humanoid's evolution into an AI‑native company. You will lead the AI Transformation Office and oversee a cross‑functional team, including AI Leads across Engineering, Business Operations, Back Office Functions, and Executive Operations. You will ensure that every AI initiative delivers measurable business value while maintaining the highest standards of security, compliance, governance, and operational excellence. This is a highly strategic leadership role with significant influence over the future operating model of the company.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute Humanoid's enterprise AI transformation vision and roadmap.
- Develop a company‑wide AI strategy aligned with business objectives and growth plans.
- Establish priorities, investment frameworks, and governance structures for AI initiatives.
- Advise executive leadership on emerging AI opportunities, risks, and market developments.
- Build an AI‑first culture focused on innovation, productivity, and continuous improvement.
- Drive the adoption of AI agents, intelligent automation, and AI‑enabled workflows across the organization.
- Own and evolve Humanoid's AI‑Powered Continuous Improvement Flywheel.
- Establish transformation governance, operating cadences, reporting mechanisms, and executive review forums.
- Embed AI initiatives into business planning, capability maturity assessments, and operational reviews.
- Identify, prioritize, and scale high‑impact AI use cases across all functions.
- Ensure successful pilots are translated into enterprise‑wide capabilities.
- Drive the development of AI‑native ways of working across the organization.
- Establish policies, standards, and controls for responsible AI deployment.
- Define governance frameworks covering AI ethics and responsible AI, security and cyber risk management, data governance and privacy, human‑in‑the‑loop controls, model evaluation and monitoring, compliance and audit readiness, and AI vendor and platform governance.
- Ensure all AI solutions align with corporate, legal, and regulatory requirements.
Organizational Transformation & Change Management
- Lead enterprise‑wide AI adoption and change management programs.
- Build AI literacy across leadership teams and employee populations.
- Establish AI Champions networks and communities of practice.
- Drive workforce enablement and behavioral change initiatives.
- Foster a culture where AI augments human capabilities, accelerates decision‑making, and improves productivity.
Business Impact & Value Realization
- Define KPIs and success metrics for AI transformation initiatives.
- Measure and report automation maturity, productivity improvements, ROI of AI initiatives, quality and accuracy outcomes, and operational performance improvements.
- Present transformation progress, outcomes, and strategic recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team and Board.
Cross‑Functional Leadership
- Lead and mentor AI Leads and transformation teams across the business.
- Partner closely with CEO and Executive Leadership Team, Business Transformation, IT, Finance, HR, Supply Chain, Compliance, and Cybersecurity.
- Align AI initiatives across functions to avoid duplication and maximize business impact.
- Promote collaboration between technical and business teams.
Innovation & External Ecosystem
- Continuously evaluate emerging AI technologies, platforms, and market developments.
- Build relationships with AI vendors, research institutions, industry partners, and startups.
- Identify opportunities to create competitive advantage through AI.
- Benchmark Humanoid against leading AI‑native organizations and establish best practices.
What We’re Looking For
- 10+ years of experience in business transformation, digital transformation, enterprise technology, AI strategy, or AI leadership roles.
- Proven track record leading large‑scale organizational transformation programs.
- Deep understanding of artificial intelligence, machine learning, generative AI, agentic AI systems, automation, and enterprise AI platforms.
- Experience designing enterprise operating models, governance frameworks, and transformation programs.
- Strong understanding of business process transformation and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience leading cross‑functional initiatives involving business, technology, and operations teams.
- Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical, strategic, and systems‑thinking capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to translate emerging technologies into measurable business outcomes.
- Experience building AI adoption programs at enterprise scale.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building AI Centers of Excellence (CoE) or enterprise AI programs.
- Experience deploying AI agents and intelligent automation solutions at scale.
- Background in robotics, advanced manufacturing, industrial automation, or deep‑tech organizations.
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, capability maturity frameworks, and operational excellence methodologies.
- Experience with enterprise knowledge management and AI‑driven decision support systems.
- MBA or advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
What Success Looks Like
- Within your first 12 months, you will have established Humanoid's AI Transformation Office and governance framework.
- Embedded AI maturity assessments into business capability reviews.
- Delivered multiple AI initiatives with measurable business impact.
- Built and operationalized an AI‑first operating model across engineering and business functions.
- Increased automation maturity across critical value streams.
- Improved productivity through AI‑enabled workflows and intelligent automation.
- Created a sustainable AI adoption culture supported by governance, training, and continuous improvement.
- Positioned Humanoid as one of the world's leading AI‑native robotics companies.
Head of AI Transformation in London employer: Humanoid
At Humanoid, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration in the heart of London. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our comprehensive training programmes and the opportunity to lead transformative AI initiatives that shape the future of robotics. With a hybrid work model and a focus on building an AI-first culture, we empower our team members to thrive in a dynamic environment where their contributions directly impact our mission to revolutionise industrial automation.
