Productivity Leader - Software Development, AI

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Support R&D key strategies by identifying optimal locations, defining staffing models, and planning project transition timelines.
• Establish Transformation Governance through KPIs, dashboards, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure timely and measurable progress.
• Lead Automation and standardization initiatives by leveraging AI/RPA tools, piloting solutions in Automation, and establishing standardized frameworks.
• Harmonize processes and tools by aligning ways of working, defining a unified toolchain strategy, and converging on a single ALM platform with migration and training plans.
• Ensure accountability and productivity optimization by prioritizing impact areas, assigning ownership, and implementing metrics and early warning indicators.

Requirements

• Master's degree (MBA, MSc in Engineering/Computer Science/Business) or formal certification in transformation/operations (e.g., PMP, Prosci, Six Sigma, DBS).
• Long standing experience in tech/R&D operations, transformation roles and/or productivity improvements, including site relocation/stand up of hubs and large scale process/tool migrations or standardizations.
• Familiarity with AI/RPA concepts, KPI design, dashboards, and data driven decision making for productivity optimization.
• Proven ability to lead cross functional projects, manage timelines, mitigate risks, and drive adoption across diverse teams.
• Strong communication skills, stakeholder management, workshop facilitation, and ability to align teams on new processes and tools.
• Ability to travel 5 10% of the time globally.