AI & Automation Platform Lead

Ricoh Europe

England

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Ricoh Europe is seeking an experienced IT Automation & AI Platform Lead to shape governance, strategy and operating model for enterprise automation. You will scale AI capabilities across IT, security, architecture and business teams, turning ideas into sustainable business value.

You will own platform roadmaps, establish controls, and work in Agile/DevOps with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to deliver platform and service improvements, driving measurable benefits for the

Qualifications

Significant IT experience with automation and platform management.
Experience in digital workflow transformation and governance.
Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

Define and evolve the strategy, service boundaries, lifecycle standards and operating model for enterprise automation and AI platforms.
Lead the governance of technologies including Microsoft Power Platform, Power Automate, Power Automate Desktop, Copilot Studio, Microsoft Copilot and RPA.
Establish effective controls around environment strategy, DLP, risk management, auditability, resilience, support and compliance.
Shape and prioritise the automation and AI demand portfolio, balancing business value, risk and strategic priorities.
Help determine which solutions are appropriate for citizen development, IT-supported delivery or enterprise-led implementation.
Translate business challenges into practical automation, workflow and AI solutions.
Work closely with Security, Architecture, Audit and business stakeholders to enable innovation without compromising control.
Develop reusable solution patterns, standards, templates and starter kits that make safe self-service adoption easier.
Support the operationalisation of Copilot and AI-enabled workflows across Microsoft 365 and business processes.
Lead platform roadmaps, lifecycle management, migration and the decommissioning of legacy automation solutions.
Work within an Agile/DevOps environment to deliver continuous improvement and change.
Lead cross-functional teams and external suppliers to deliver platform and service improvements.
Help measure the value and impact of automation and digital workflow transformation across the business.