AI & Automation Lead

MR DIY International; Seri Kembangan; Hybrid; MYR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International exposure

Job summary

MR DIY International seeks an AI & Automation Lead to drive the company AI roadmap and rollout automation across back-office operations, supply chain, and enterprise functions. This role blends strategic vision with hands-on execution to deliver measurable ROI and align with transformation goals.

The leader will oversee governance, risk management, team capability building, and stakeholder engagement, partnering with vendors to accelerate adoption.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software engineering, AI and automation in enterprise environments.
• Proven leadership experience with measurable ROI from AI/automation deployments.
• Strong governance, risk management, and vendor partnership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Create the AI strategy and translate roadmap into actionable initiatives.
• Lead AI adoption across back-office, supply chain, and enterprise functions.
• Oversee governance, risk, and security considerations for AI initiatives.
• Build and grow the AI & Automation team and train across the organization.
• Engage stakeholders and partner with hyperscalers to accelerate adoption.

Skills

Leadership

AI strategy

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team building

Education

Bachelor's/Master’s in CS/Engineering

Tools

UiPath

Automation Anywhere

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

The AI & Automation Lead will drive company AI roadmap, ensuring successful rollout of automation initiatives across back-office operations, supply chain, and enterprise functions. This role is central to maturing company AI capability across framework, data, and security layers before scaling adoption. The leader will balance strategic vision with hands-on execution, ensuring investments deliver measurable ROI and align with company transformation goals.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Alignment

• Create the AI Strategy - Figure out where AI can help the most. Translate company AI roadmap into actionable initiatives across short, medium, and long-term horizons.
• Focus on high-value automation use cases (e.g. HR ops, finance ops, supply chain) that replace external spend and deliver immediate ROI.
• Drive AI adoption in alignment with the overall digital transformation roadmap, working collaboratively with the Head of Digital Transformation.
• Solution, delivery, and identify opportunities
• R&D and overall thought leadership for AI & Automation - Trends & research
• Oversee integration of enterprise-grade AI tools (e.g. Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT) based on role requirements and ROI.

Governance & Risk Management

• Framework, governance and educate.
• Establish AI usage guidelines and guardrails to mitigate risks (security, data exposure, dependency).
• Put guardrails in place. Ensure the AI obeys laws, protects private data and acts safely.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and regulatory standards.
• Monitor system performance, accuracy, and cost efficiency.

Team Leadership & Capability Building

• The advocate and the evenglist
• Build and grow the AI & Automation Team.
• Provide AI literacy and safety training across the organization, with tiered access based on role.
• Partner with external vendors and hyperscalers to accelerate adoption.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with business units to embed AI into daily operations.
• Communicate roadmap progress and ROI to senior leadership.
• Drive change management and adoption through roadshows and internal campaigns.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8 years of relevant experience in software engineering, enterprise environment, AI and automation with at least 3 years in leadership.
• Proven success in deploying AI/automation solutions with measurable ROI.
• Strong knowledge of automation tools (e.g. UiPath, Automation Anywhere), ML frameworks, AI tools and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience in enterprise AI adoption, governance, and vendor partnerships.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

At MR DIY International, we're more than a global home improvement brand, we're a catalyst for ambitious talent ready to grow beyond borders.

With over 5,000+ stores across 15 countries globally, we offer unmatched international exposure to those looking to build a meaningful, global career.

From retail operations and merchandising to strategy, tech, and supply chain. Your work here shapes how millions of customers shop every day.

Our Culture Is Built On GIVE

Growth: Rapid development opportunities at every stage of your journey.

International Exposure: Cross-border collaborations and secondments.

Value Creation: Real ownership, real impact.

Empowerment: A culture that trusts you to lead and innovate.

If you're driven, adaptable, and eager to be part of a high-impact team, MR DIY International is where you build, lead, and thrive.