Senior Intelligent Automation Consultant

Ciklum; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global product engineering company is seeking a Senior Intelligent Automation Engineer to lead automation and AI initiatives in the UK. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in intelligent automation technologies and stakeholder management. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment alongside top professionals, with encouragement for personal and professional development. Flexibility in work arrangements and a focus on innovation are key features of this role.

Benefits

Tailored learning opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Global team collaboration

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading automation or AI initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Intelligent Automation technologies.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end automation and AI transformation initiatives.
• Lead stakeholder engagement to uncover pain points and assess opportunities.
• Monitor adoption metrics to iterate and improve solutions.

Skills

Intelligent Automation technologies

Stakeholder management

Communication and storytelling

Problem evaluation and KPI definition

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher (STEM, business, or related discipline)

Tools

RPA

Process Mining

IDP

Generative AI

Job description

Ciklum is looking for a Senior Intelligent Automation Engineer to join our team full-time in the UK.

We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive end-to-end automation and AI transformation initiatives—translating business objectives into actionable product roadmaps and technical requirements
• Lead stakeholder engagement, facilitating workshops, interviews, and design sessions to uncover pain points, assess opportunities, and define automation and AI‑enabled use cases
• Collaborating with development teams to prioritize and deliver AI and automation solutions aligned to business value and strategic outcomes
• Design, evaluate, and validate business cases for automation and AI initiatives, clearly articulating ROI, efficiency gains, and strategic benefits
• Champion innovation, helping clients understand and leverage emerging technologies such as Generative AI, Process Mining, Intelligent Document Processing (IDP), RPA, Low Code / Workflow platforms, and Conversational AI
• Ensure governance and ethics are embedded in all AI solutions, addressing topics such as data quality, bias, model interpretability, and responsible AI deployment
• Monitor adoption and success metrics, using feedback and performance data to iterate and continuously improve delivered solutions
• Educate and influence client teams through thought leadership, training, and demonstrations on the business value and risks of AI‑driven automation
• Stay ahead of the curve by researching market trends, technologies, and frameworks to continuously evolve the firm’s automation and AI offerings

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (STEM, business, or related discipline)
• Proven experience leading automation or AI initiatives,ideally in a consulting, product management, or digital transformation capacity
• Strong understanding of Intelligent Automation technologies (RPA, Process Mining, IDP, Workflow, Conversational AI) and advanced AI models (including Generative AI)
• Hands‑on experience working with technology teams to define product backlogs, write user stories, and manage delivery in agile or hybrid environments
• Able to evaluate complex problems, define KPIs, and translate insights into clear technical and business requirements
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging senior executives and technical teams alike to influence outcomes and drive alignment
• Awareness of ethical and regulatory implications of AI adoption, including bias, transparency, and responsible use
• Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Consulting mindset professional, adaptable, and comfortable working across industries and fast‑paced client environments
• Willingness to travel to client sites when required

What`s in it for you?

• Strong community : Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open‑door culture that values initiative and empowers its people to succeed
• Fast‑paced & agile environment : Be part of a dynamic, fast‑moving organization that champions efficiency and innovation
• Global exposure : Collaborate with international, cross‑functional teams and contribute to large‑scale initiatives
• Tailored learning : Boost your skills with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy access, language courses, and company‑paid certifications
• Flexibility : Balance office and remote work to fit your rhythm

Be bold, not bored!

Interested already? We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. We can’t wait to see you at Ciklum.