Salary: £50,000 - 80,000 per year Requirements: Proven track record leading AI, digital transformation or automation programs Strong understanding of AI tools, LLMs, automation platforms and data workflows Ability to design and implement AI-driven processes end-to-end Strong commercial acumen with measurable business impact Excellent communication and stakeholder influence Comfortable directing AI-assisted coding (not a full-time developer) Consumer goods, retail, FMCG or supply chain background (desirable) Familiarity with product development cycles and sourcing (desirable) Experience working with offshore or hybrid technical teams (desirable) Commercially sharp personal quality Process-driven but creative personal quality Empathetic communicator personal quality Able to bring people with them personal quality Comfortable in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment personal quality Responsibilities: Build and own the company-wide AI transformation strategy Identify high-value opportunities across design, sourcing, commercial, supply chain and operations Translate AI capability into commercial outcomes and measurable KPIs Map and redesign processes as AI-first workflows Partner with teams to embed AI into daily activity Prioritise automation projects that reduce cost and increase speed Direct internal coders using AI-assisted development tools Train teams to become AI directors, not manual executors Run AI clinics and workflow reviews Build a culture where AI is normalised and trusted Select and integrate AI tools for design, coding, automation, forecasting and commercial analysis Ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective deployment Establish standards for AI-generated code, content, and decision support Accelerate product development cycles Improve forecasting, pricing, and margin optimisation Build dashboards that track ROI and adoption Support retail pitches with AI-enhanced insights and visuals Technologies: AI Support Embedded More: We are a fast-moving consumer goods and product development business supplying major retailers around the world. We thrive on speed, creativity, and commercial agility. With AI now reshaping product development, sourcing, and commercial operations, we are looking to incorporate AI that will increase capacity, reduce manual effort, and improve margin without increasing headcount. This is a full-time, fixed-term contract for 6 months, offering a salary between £50,000 and £80,000 per year, with a hybrid remote work location in Oldham (Greater Manchester). last updated 9 week of 2026