VP, Group Transformation (AI)

AEM Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AEM Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking a senior leader to drive the enterprise AI and business transformation agenda, aligning initiatives with corporate strategy and growth objectives. You will identify high-impact opportunities across manufacturing, engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and corporate functions, and partner with business, product and IT leaders to deliver scalable transformations.

You will establish governance, success metrics and value realization frameworks, champion

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline as a baseline qualification.
• MBAs or equivalent postgraduate qualification is advantageous.
• Proven experience leading enterprise-wide transformation initiatives with measurable outcomes.
• Strong understanding of AI, automation and digital technologies in operations.
• Experience in semiconductor or advanced manufacturing environments is highly advantageous.
• Led large cross-functional programs involving business, technology and operations.
• Knowledge of transformation governance, change management and value realization.
• Exposure to AI, analytics, automation or Industry 4.0 initiatives is desirable.
• Exceptional leadership and executive stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise AI and transformation agenda aligned with strategy and growth.
• Identify and prioritize high-impact opportunities across functions.
• Drive AI, automation and analytics to improve performance and decision-making.
• Partner with business, engineering, product and IT leaders to scale initiatives.
• Establish governance, metrics and value realization frameworks.
• Champion change management and cross-functional adoption.
• Build AEM's Enterprise AI Transformation capability and culture.
• Provide strategic guidance and updates to the Executive Leadership Team and Board.

Skills

Enterprise transformation

AI & automation

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Industry 4.0

Strategic thinking

Programme delivery

Change management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Technology, Computer Science, Operations, Finance, or related discipline

MBA, Master's Degree, or equivalent postgraduate qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead AEM's enterprise AI and business transformation agenda, aligning initiatives with corporate strategy and growth objectives
• Identify and prioritize high-impact opportunities across manufacturing, engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and corporate functions
• Drive the adoption of AI, automation, advanced analytics, and digital technologies to improve business performance, operational efficiency, and decision‑making
• Partner closely with business, engineering, product, and IT leaders to successfully deliver and scale transformation initiatives across the enterprise
• Establish transformation governance, success metrics, and value realization frameworks to ensure measurable business outcomes
• Champion change management, stakeholder engagement, and cross‑functional collaboration to drive adoption and organizational readiness
• Build and develop AEM's Enterprise AI Transformation capability, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and data‑driven decision‑making
• Provide strategic guidance and regular updates to the Executive Leadership Team and Board on transformation priorities, progress, risks, and business impact

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Technology, Computer Science, Operations, Finance, or a related discipline
• MBA, Master's Degree, or equivalent postgraduate qualification will be an advantage
• Proven experience leading enterprise‑wide transformation initiatives and delivering measurable business outcomes
• Strong understanding of AI, automation, digital technologies, and their application in driving operational and business excellence
• Experience within semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, industrial technology, supply chain, or related environments will be highly advantageous
• Demonstrated success leading large‑scale cross‑functional programmes involving business, technology, data, and operations teams
• Strong knowledge of transformation governance, change management, programme delivery, and value realization frameworks
• Exposure to AI, advanced analytics, automation, Industry 4.0, or digital transformation initiatives is highly desirable
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at executive and board levels
• Strategic thinker with a hands‑on approach, capable of navigating complexity and driving meaningful change in a fast‑paced environment