AI Transformation Lead

Vestas; Madrid; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas is seeking an AI Innovation Lead to accelerate AI-driven transformation across the organization. You will guide cross-functional teams, from spotting opportunities to validating value, ensuring adoption, scalability, and lasting impact.

The role blends business transformation, stakeholder leadership, and AI enablement, requiring strategic thinking, collaboration across global teams, and a growth mindset toward emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Minimum 6 years leading digital transformation, business transformation, innovation management, operational excellence, product discovery, automation, or AI-enabled delivery.
• Practical knowledge of AI, automation, data-informed decision-making, and digital transformation principles.
• Fluent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience working with senior leaders to align diverse priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end AI Innovation runs from opportunity identification through value validation, adoption, and scaling recommendations.
• Partner with leaders, frontline teams, and Digital Solutions to identify high-value opportunities and translate priorities into plans.
• Redesign workflows and operating models with automation and AI-enabled improvements.
• Define business objectives, success metrics, and adoption measures for AI initiatives.
• Build stakeholder alignment across matrix organizations and drive adoption without formal authority.
• Lead rapid experimentation, pilots, and validation to deliver measurable outcomes.
• Advise leaders with external perspectives and AI thought leadership.
• Coach AI Innovation Leads and transfer methods to stakeholders.

Skills

Fluent English

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

AI and automation knowledge

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's degree in Digital Innovation, Engineering, Technology Management, Information Systems, Business, or related field

Job description

Vestas is seeking an AI Innovation Lead to accelerate AI-driven transformation across the organization. You will guide cross-functional teams, from spotting opportunities to validating value, ensuring adoption, scalability, and lasting impact.

The role blends business transformation, stakeholder leadership, and AI enablement, requiring strategic thinking, collaboration across global teams, and a growth mindset toward emerging technologies.