Head of AI Automation & Enablement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Volunteer time off

Tuition reimbursement

Diversity & Inclusion

Parental leave

Headspace subscription

ClassPass membership

Job summary

Janus Henderson Group in Denver, CO, seeks a Head of Automation & AI Enablement to lead the CAO's automation and AI platform from the ground up. You will map workflows, identify high-value AI opportunities, and drive intelligent process improvements across Legal and central functions.

You will prototype, deploy and scale solutions using Microsoft 365 Copilot and integrations, building a reusable platform and guiding legal professionals.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering automation or AI solutions that change how a team works.
• Hands-on experience mapping current and future state processes and redesigning them.
• Excellent communication skills to translate between business, legal and tech audiences.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CAO and function leaders to map how work is done across the division and refresh workflows.
• Identify automation and AI opportunities from workflow maps and manage a transparent intake pipeline.
• Own a clear prioritisation method and defend recommendations on focus areas.
• Translate opportunities into practical solutions using tools and system integrations.
• Prototype, configure, test and launch solutions with urgency alongside Technology and vendor teams.
• Build a reusable CAO automation platform with shared components and templates.
• Deliver automation that supports legal workflows while protecting privilege and confidentiality.
• Engage stakeholders and grow a network of functional champions.
• Align CAO work with firm standards and governance; report benefits to leadership.
• Define success measures and communicate progress.

Skills

Experience in business ops

Process mapping

Automation tools

Prioritization

Change management

Communication

Ownership

Tools

Microsoft 365 Copilot

Data & analytics tools

Job description

Janus Henderson Group in Denver, CO, seeks a Head of Automation & AI Enablement to lead the CAO's automation and AI platform from the ground up. You will map workflows, identify high-value AI opportunities, and drive intelligent process improvements across Legal and central functions.

You will prototype, deploy and scale solutions using Microsoft 365 Copilot and integrations, building a reusable platform and guiding legal professionals.