VP of AI Transformation (Robotics)

Location: On-site in London, UK

Company

hirify.global develops commercially scalable and safe hirify.global robots, including the HMND-01 Alpha platform used in industrial pilots.

What you will do

• Define and execute the enterprise AI transformation vision, strategy, investment priorities, and roadmap.
• Establish and lead the AI Transformation Office, including governance, operating cadences, reporting, and executive review forums.
• Identify, prioritize, and scale high-impact AI use cases, agents, intelligent automation, and AI-enabled workflows across business functions.
• Develop responsible AI policies and controls covering ethics, security, privacy, human oversight, model evaluation, compliance, and vendor governance.
• Lead AI adoption, literacy, change management, AI Champion networks, and AI-native ways of working.
• Measure automation maturity, productivity, ROI, adoption, quality, cost efficiency, and operational improvements for executive and Board reporting.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in business or digital transformation, enterprise technology, AI strategy, or AI leadership.
• Proven experience leading large-scale organizational transformation and enterprise AI adoption programs.
• Deep understanding of artificial intelligence, machine learning, generative AI, agentic AI systems, automation, and enterprise AI platforms.
• Experience designing enterprise operating models, governance frameworks, continuous improvement programs, and business process transformations.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives across business, technology, and operations teams.
• Exceptional executive communication, stakeholder management, analytical, strategic, and systems-thinking capabilities.

Nice to have

• Experience establishing AI Centers of Excellence or enterprise AI programs.
• Experience deploying AI agents and intelligent automation at scale.
• Background in robotics, advanced manufacturing, industrial automation, or deep-tech organizations.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, capability maturity frameworks, or operational excellence methodologies.
• MBA or advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• 23 days of annual leave, separate sick leave, paid bank holidays, and company holidays.
• Fully funded private healthcare for UK employees, including mental health and serious illness support.
• Pension scheme with an 8% total contribution on full earnings.
• Free daily breakfast, catered lunch, and snacks in the office.
• Collaboration with engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics.
• Opportunity to influence the product and own key initiatives.