Head of AI Transformation

Lead Unit4’s AI Transformation Journey

Company Description

Meet Unit4. We’re a fast-paced growth cloud company, changing the game in ERP for mid-market people-centric organizations. We’re on a mission to turn 40 years of conventional legacy ERP software on its head and re-write the industry.

We are in Business for People, empowering people in service organizations with innovative Enterprise and Business software solutions. We’ve innovated and taken a new approach to delivering ERP that works for people. Self-driving, adaptive and intuitive software that is changing the way people work. Our solutions empower people and deliver a better people experience so people can spend time on meaningful high value work they live for.

Job Description

As AI becomes foundational to how enterprise systems operate, we’re seeking a Head of AI Transformation to lead Unit4 through this shift—responsibly, strategically, and sustainably. This is a senior, cross-functional leadership role focused on governance, transformation enablement, ethical AI adoption, and long-term organizational readiness.

This is not a technical R&D or delivery role. Instead, it centers on strategic oversight, responsible innovation, cross-functional alignment, and embedding AI capabilities into the organisation’s operating model and culture.

This position takes a hybrid approach to work, balancing flexibility and meaningful in-person engagement to drive change at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Develop and execute a comprehensive AI transformation and governance strategy aligned with Unit4’s strategy and objectives.
• Chair and operationalize an AI Governance Council to oversee initiative assessment, approval, and monitoring.
• Create principles, guardrails, escalation paths, and ethical frameworks for AI use, ensuring fairness, transparency, compliance, and lifecycle oversight.
• Stay ahead of AI-related regulations (e.g., EU AI Act, data governance) and ensure defensible compliance and positioning.

Transformation & Change Enablement

• Identify where AI can meaningfully support operational change, improve efficiency, and augment human roles.
• Work across business units to integrate AI into transformation efforts without disruption.
• Lead change management initiatives, collaborating with functional leaders and designated AI Champions to build readiness and adoption.
• Track performance and define KPIs for AI transformation initiatives in alignment with business strategy.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Act as the central coordination point across functions (Tech, Legal, Compliance, PX, Security, etc.) to align and guide AI efforts.
• Set up internal forums and documentation practices to enable structured review, knowledge sharing, and learning.
• Partner with Legal, Security, and Compliance teams to ensure robust audits, inspections, and regulatory alignment across all operations.

Capability Building & Culture

• Collaborate with People Experience to assess skill gaps and design organisation-wide AI upskilling and learning programs.
• Ensure internal communications reflect consistent messaging around AI, governance, and cultural change.
• Help embed AI principles into employee engagement and experience programs.

Quality, Risk & Regulatory Oversight

• Lead quality assurance and governance integration into AI-related processes across the company
• Oversee performance tracking and alignment with internal and external standards

Qualifications

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Business Administration, Law, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience in AI strategy, enterprise transformation, governance, quality assurance, and change management.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale strategic initiatives across complex organizations.
• Strong understanding of ethical AI, data governance, and regulatory landscapes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous, and cross-functional environments.

Why Join Unit4?

• A culture built on trust. That’s why we offer our people an uncapped time off policy and remote working opportunities. We focus on results, not how many days you work or where that work takes place
• Work, learn & be inspired by some of the best talents in the software space
• Whole host of great benefits & perks
• Talent program for high performers. Each year we provide a platform for high-potential talent to accelerate their careers!
• Committed to corporate social responsibility with our Act4Good initiative, our global movement to do good, and a way for everyone at Unit4 to come together and engage in actions that benefit society
• Diversity4U. Helping our people thrive starts with a safe and inclusive work environment. We launched our Diversity4U program that builds on our “be genuine” value

Our commitment to you

Unit4 is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for everyone - together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages and celebrates the diversity of our employees. We consider all candidates on their ability to do the job required and welcome the unique contributions each individual can bring to Unit4. We know that diversity of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, educational background, national origin, religion, and physical ability brings fresh perspectives, ideas, and solutions to our company. This is the essence of our culture. We also welcome and encourage people who are pregnant and/or parents-to-be to apply. That’s why we make our hiring decisions solely based on skills, qualifications, and our current business needs.