AI-First Enterprise IT Leader – Finance, HR & GBS

ASTRAZENECA UK LIMITED; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca UK Limited seeks a Head of Enabling Units IT to lead the AI-first technology strategy across Finance, HR, GBS, Legal & Compliance, and Corporate Communications. You will unify delivery, scale AI/automation, and govern insource/outsource arrangements while driving cost, risk, and productivity improvements.

The role reports to the CIO with strong executive collaboration across CFO and CHRO teams, delivering a transformed operating model and value-based outcomes for a global,

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading AI/digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience leading enterprise technology in a large, multi-country organization.
• Strong business case development and financial modelling experience.

Responsibilities

• Define AI-first strategy and workforce sizing across five functions.
• Own technology landscape simplification and portfolio governance.
• Partner with CFO, CHRO, and other senior leaders on investment and delivery decisions.

Skills

AI strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Executive partnership

Financial modelling

Vendor governance

Change management

Tools

Workday

Eightfold

Saba

Job description

AstraZeneca UK Limited seeks a Head of Enabling Units IT to lead the AI-first technology strategy across Finance, HR, GBS, Legal & Compliance, and Corporate Communications. You will unify delivery, scale AI/automation, and govern insource/outsource arrangements while driving cost, risk, and productivity improvements.

The role reports to the CIO with strong executive collaboration across CFO and CHRO teams, delivering a transformed operating model and value-based outcomes for a global,