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We are looking for a Senior AI Transformation & Innovation Lead to drive a strategic AI transformation programme with a major energy client in Portugal to join the UK The Bakery’s team.
This role combines business understanding, practical AI expertise, and strategic stakeholder management. The successful candidate will work closely with client teams to identify opportunities, implement AI-enabled ways of working, and build capabilities that deliver measurable business value.
Beyond project delivery, this person will also act as a key representative of The Bakery in Portugal, building strong client relationships, understanding emerging business priorities, and helping shape opportunities for future collaboration.
The position is based in Lisbon, with regular presence at the client's offices when required (hybrid model) and close collaboration with The Bakery's international teams. The initial engagement is expected to last six months, with potential for a longer-term role supporting The Bakery's activities in Portugal.
• 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.
• Work alongside client teams to develop and implement practical AI solutions, initially leveraging Microsoft Copilot and Claude, while exploring other tools as relevant.
• 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, helping them confidently integrate AI into their daily work.
• Develop and engage a network of internal AI champions to encourage experimentation and sustainable adoption.
• Capture learnings, reusable practices, and measurable improvements to support long-term impact.
• Build trusted relationships with key client stakeholders, acting as a reliable partner throughout the programme.
• Engage with senior leaders to understand their priorities and connect AI opportunities with broader business objectives.
• Maintain strong communication, alignment, and governance across the engagement.
• Identify emerging challenges and opportunities where The Bakery's broader innovation and transformation capabilities could add value.
• 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.
• Business and technology mindset: Ability to connect emerging technologies with business needs and practical solutions.
• AI fluency: Confidence using AI tools and curiosity to continuously explore new applications and technologies.
• Strategic thinking: Strong analytical skills and ability to translate ambiguous challenges into actionable initiatives.
• Communication and facilitation: Ability to engage diverse audiences, including senior executives and operational teams.
• Relationship management: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusted, long-term client relationships.
• Autonomy and ownership: Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable navigating dynamic environments.
• Portuguese and English: Fluent proficiency required.
• Spanish, German or French: Nice to have
• Candidates must have valid authorisation to work in the European Union.