Senior AI Transformation, Innovation Lead

The Bakery Brasil

. Lead the delivery of a hands-on AI transformation programme, ensuring strong execution and measurable business outcomes .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeLisbon • PortugalSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading AI transformation initiatives, developing practical AI solutions, and facilitating workshops to enhance business workflows and decision-making. Proficient in building relationships with stakeholders and integrating AI tools into diverse corporate environments.

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AI Transformation LeadershipMicrosoft Copilot FamiliarityWorkshop FacilitationStakeholder EngagementBilingual Proficiency in Portuguese and English

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Hard Skills

Digital TransformationGenerative AI ToolsAnalytical SkillsProject DeliveryBusiness Process Improvement

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsProactive AttitudeCuriosity for Emerging TechnologiesRelationship BuildingChange Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft CopilotClaude

Industry Keywords

Management ConsultingEnergy SectorUtilities SectorInnovationCorporate Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the delivery of a hands-on AI transformation programme, ensuring strong execution and measurable business outcomes
Understand business challenges and identify opportunities to improve workflows, productivity, and decision-making through AI
Develop and implement practical AI solutions with client teams, initially leveraging Microsoft Copilot and Claude
Translate AI opportunities into actionable initiatives, balancing business value, technical feasibility, and adoption
Design and facilitate practical workshops, coaching sessions, and learning experiences using real business challenges
Support professionals with different levels of AI maturity in integrating AI into daily work
Develop and engage a network of internal AI champions
Capture learnings, reusable practices, and measurable improvements
Build trusted relationships with key client stakeholders
Engage senior leaders to connect AI opportunities with broader business objectives
Maintain communication, alignment, and governance across the engagement
Identify opportunities for The Bakery's broader innovation and transformation capabilities
Represent The Bakery in Portugal and help shape future collaboration opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of experience in digital transformation, AI, innovation, management consulting, or related fields
Experience leading transformation initiatives and delivering projects within complex corporate environments
Practical familiarity with generative AI tools, particularly Microsoft Copilot and Claude, and their application to business challenges
Experience facilitating workshops, engaging stakeholders, and supporting teams through change
Experience in energy, utilities, or other complex industrial sectors is a plus
Ability to connect emerging technologies with business needs and practical solutions
Confidence using AI tools and curiosity to continuously explore new applications and technologies
Strong analytical skills and ability to translate ambiguous challenges into actionable initiatives
Ability to engage diverse audiences, including senior executives and operational teams
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusted, long-term client relationships
Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable navigating dynamic environments
Fluent proficiency in Portuguese and English required
Valid authorisation to work in the European Union required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential for a longer-term role supporting The Bakery's activities in Portugal