AI Transformation Leader — Automation & CAO Platform

Janus Henderson Investors; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Volunteer time

Professional development

Diversity & Inclusion

Parental leave

Headspace subscription

ClassPass membership

Employee events & wellness programs

Happy Hours & beverages

Job summary

Janus Henderson Investors is seeking a strategic Head of Automation & AI Transformation for the Chief Administrative Office (CAO). You will build the CAO's automation and AI platform from the ground up, partnering with the CAO and division leaders to map work, identify automation value, and deliver scalable solutions across Legal and related functions.

You will lead prioritisation, collaborate with Technology and vendor teams, and ensure governance and data protection while delivering

Qualifications

• Significant experience in business operations, transformation, or legal operations with automation/AI experience.
• Proven ability to map current and future state processes and redesign them.
• Excellent communication skills to translate between business, legal and technology audiences.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CAO and function leaders to understand how work is done across the division and map workflows.
• Identify automation opportunities and create a transparent intake for ideas across CAO.
• Own a prioritisation method and defend recommendations on focal areas.
• Translate opportunities into practical solutions using tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot and other automation technologies.
• Prototype, configure, test and launch solutions with cross-functional teams.
• Build a reusable CAO automation platform with components, templates and documentation.
• Ensure solutions meet AI governance, risk, data privacy and confidentiality requirements.
• Lead cross-functional champions and delivery partners, with potential for growth.

Skills

Automation leadership

AI transformation

Process mapping

Stakeholder influence

Change management

Executive communication

Prioritisation

Job description

Janus Henderson Investors is seeking a strategic Head of Automation & AI Transformation for the Chief Administrative Office (CAO). You will build the CAO's automation and AI platform from the ground up, partnering with the CAO and division leaders to map work, identify automation value, and deliver scalable solutions across Legal and related functions.

You will lead prioritisation, collaborate with Technology and vendor teams, and ensure governance and data protection while delivering