Brussels-Based AI Transformation Lead (Hybrid)

Arcus Search; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 129.000 - 221.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Arcus Search seeks a Transformation Lead for AI process re-imagination based in Belgium. The role is hybrid with 8 days onsite per month in Brussels, with a daily rate market-rate based on experience.

You will guide large‑scale transformations, shape target-state processes and operating models, align with IT, data, risk and compliance, and deliver measurable outcomes. The assignment runs through 2026 with possible extensions, offering exposure to regulated environments and senior stakeholder

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience; an advanced degree or relevant professional designation is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of business experience, ideally combining consulting experience with line-management or operational transformation experience.
• Proven ability to lead complex transformation, process re-engineering, service redesign or operating model redesign initiatives in a business environment.
• Strong consulting toolkit, including structured problem solving, hypothesis-driven analysis, facilitation, stakeholder management, issue resolution and executive-level communication.
• Practical knowledge of Lean, Agile and continuous improvement principles, with the ability to coach others in applying these methods effectively.
• Affinity with AI, automation, data and digital technologies, combined with the curiosity and judgment to explore new possibilities while remaining grounded in business value, feasibility, risk and adoption.
• Experience working in regulated, control-heavy or audit-sensitive environments is strongly preferred; experience in financial services or market infrastructure is an advantage.
• Outstanding written and verbal English communication skills, including the ability to influence, negotiate, challenge constructively and present complex ideas clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Strong empathy and listening skills, with the ability to understand business constraints, build trust, influence decisions and bring stakeholders on board.
• Hands-on leadership style, high energy, entrepreneurship, resilience and willingness to lead from the front while empowering others.
• Passion for people development, capability building and sustainable change.
• Ability to travel across other business locations when required.

Aufgaben

• Lead complex transformation waves from scoping through delivery with clear objectives and measurable outcomes.
• Translate the transformation mandate into practical engagement plans, deliverables and decisions.
• Structure analysis to diagnose root causes and align stakeholders on future-state options.
• Guide business domains through reimagination beyond incremental optimisation.
• Define target-state processes, service models, governance, and KPIs.
• Shape AI-enabled transformation opportunities with IT, data, architecture and AI teams.
• Ensure future designs embed risk, compliance, auditability and responsible AI.
• Develop roadmaps, migration paths and adoption plans with business and tech teams.
• Drive benefits through value hypotheses and measurable delivery plans.
• Operate in a fusion-team model with sponsors, SMEs, IT, risk, compliance, and legal teams.
• Coach wave team members and impacted teams to strengthen consulting and problem-solving skills.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to repeatable delivery methods across waves.

Kenntnisse

Consulting toolkit

Structured problem solving

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Lean

Agile

Continuous improvement

AI affinity

Ausbildung

Master's degree

Advanced degree

Professional designation

Jobbeschreibung

Arcus Search seeks a Transformation Lead for AI process re-imagination based in Belgium. The role is hybrid with 8 days onsite per month in Brussels, with a daily rate market-rate based on experience.

You will guide large‑scale transformations, shape target-state processes and operating models, align with IT, data, risk and compliance, and deliver measurable outcomes. The assignment runs through 2026 with possible extensions, offering exposure to regulated environments and senior stakeholder