VP, GBS Automation Programme

Rolls-Royce

Transformation leader driving enterprise-wide automation and AI solutions at Rolls-Royce. Shaping GBS processes and delivering sustainable value through innovative technologies and collaboration.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeDerby • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in enterprise-scale automation and digital transformation, with a strong focus on process design and AI-enabled strategies. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence executive stakeholders to drive sustainable change across organizational boundaries.

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Enterprise-Scale AutomationDigital TransformationProcess DesignGenerative AI TechnologiesAI-Enabled Transformation Strategies

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Hard Skills

Process ImprovementIntegrationService ManagementAutomationData Analysis

Soft Skills

LeadershipInfluencingChange ManagementCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ERPServiceNowPower Platform

Industry Keywords

GovernanceRisk ManagementControl FrameworksWorkforce Capabilities

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with Global Process Owners to reimagine and transform priority GBS processes including, but not limited to, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Hire-to-Retire, Record-to-Report and Service Management.
Embed automation, AI and agentic capabilities into process design, leveraging platforms and technologies such as ERP, ServiceNow and Power Platform to transform how work is performed.
Lead the GBS automation and AI strategy, demand pipeline and investment prioritisation.
Work with global teams to define and embed the required workforce capabilities and skills.
Identify, prioritise, develop and scale high-value AI use cases that improve employee experience, decision-making, productivity and service delivery across GBS.
Deliver measurable improvements in cycle time, exception rates, cost-to-serve, straight-through processing and control effectiveness.
Establish clear governance, risk and control frameworks for automation.
Partner with senior leaders across GBS, IT, Finance, HR and Procurement to deliver sustainable transformation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant technical discipline.
Proven senior leadership experience in enterprise-scale automation, digital transformation or process improvement.
Strong understanding of process design, enterprise systems, integration, controls and service management.
Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams across automation, data, technology or engineering.
Knowledge of Generative AI technologies and how these can be used to transform business processes.
Experience defining and implementing AI-enabled transformation strategies, translating emerging technologies into scalable business outcomes and measurable value.
The ability to influence at executive level, simplify complexity and drive change across organisational boundaries.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous Annual Leave
Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
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