Director, Strategy & Projects (People)

Nscale; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nscale, a GPU cloud engineered for AI, is seeking a Director of Strategy & Projects (People) to turn ambiguous problems into clear plans and accelerate execution as the company scales. You will lead AI-enabled People products, oversee acquisitions and organizational transformations, and run cross-functional strategic initiatives with senior leaders.

The role demands hands-on delivery and the ability to align teams to strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading company-wide transformation end-to-end.
• Track record building and shipping AI-enabled products, automations or workflows.
• Hands-on M&A and integration experience across growth phases.
• Experience designing organisational structures and operating models.
• Experience working with senior executives on major priorities with delivery accountability.

Responsibilities

• Build and ship AI-enabled People products that improve employee experiences.
• Lead acquisitions integration planning through post-close execution.
• Define problems, evaluate options and turn decisions into action with senior leaders.
• Drive strategic projects across teams and functions.

Skills

Strategy leadership

Transformation program

AI-enabled products

M&A integration

Org design

Executive collaboration

Job description

Nscale is the GPU cloud engineered for AI. We provide cost-effective, high-performance infrastructure for AI start-ups and large enterprise customers. Nscale enables AI-focused companies to achieve superior results by reducing the complexity of AI development.

We thrive on a culture of relentless innovation, ownership and accountability, where every team member takes pride in their work and drives it with excellence and urgency. As an Nscaler, you’ll contribute to building the technology that powers the future.

The Role

We are looking for a Director, Strategy & Projects (People) to take on some of the most complex and important challenges facing Nscale as we scale.

You will turn ambiguous problems into clear plans, move quickly from strategy to execution, and build solutions that materially improve how the organisation operates. From shipping AI-enabled People products to integrating acquisitions and redesigning organisations, the focus is on solving hard problems and delivering meaningful outcomes at pace.

The remit is intentionally broad and will evolve with the business. You will work closely with senior leaders across Nscale, challenge thinking, navigate complexity and bring together the right people to get things done.

What you’ll be doing

Build and ship AI-enabled People products

Build and ship AI-enabled products that improve the experience of employees and managers and make our teams more effective.

Move quickly from idea to prototype, launch and iteration, working closely with Engineering and other teams.

Rethink how work gets done, using AI and automation to simplify or replace manual processes.

Turn complex problems into clear priorities, decisions and action.

Lead M&A and organisational transformation

Lead People integration across acquisitions, from due diligence and integration planning through post-close execution.

Design organisations, roles and operating models as Nscale grows.

Lead workforce planning for acquisitions and major organisational change.

Work across People, Finance, Legal and the business to deliver integrations and transformation.

Lead strategic projects

Take on high-priority projects that cut across teams and functions.

Work directly with senior leaders to define problems, evaluate options and turn decisions into action.

Bring together the right teams and expertise to deliver.

Move comfortably between strategic thinking and hands-on execution.

About you

You’ll bring

• Significant experience leading company-wide transformation end-to-end, from strategy through implementation and adoption.
• A track record of building and shipping AI-enabled products, automations or workflows for employees, managers or internal teams.
• Hands-on M&A and integration experience, from due diligence through post-close execution.
• Experience designing and implementing organisation structures and operating models through significant growth or change.
• Experience working directly with senior executives on major company priorities, with accountability for delivery.

Nice to have

• Experience scaling a high-growth technology company.
• A background in strategy or management consulting, combined with hands-on operating experience.

We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know.

Additional Information

The responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and are intended to provide a general overview of the position. The employee may be required to perform additional duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management, consistent with the skills and qualifications required for the role.

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