The purpose of this role is to proactively prepare and lead business user through the impact of changes being delivered through Programmes and Projects.
Job Description:
**dentsu **Group is a global marketing communications network built with the future in mind. It includes the following brands: Carat, iProspect, Amplifi, dentsu X and Dentsu Creative. With a people-centred approach to business transformation, we use our insight to connect brand, content, commerce and experience — all powered by innovative creativity. Our headquarters is located in Tokyo, and 65,000 experts work across four regions (Japan, the Americas, EMEA and APAC).
**dentsu **combines Japanese innovation with a diverse, global perspective to drive client growth and shape society.
We are now looking for a person for the position of Senior Business Transformation Manager (AI & Automation Focus)
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Transformation & Delivery
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Lead the design and delivery of strategic inhouse transformation initiatives, driving measurable business impact across multiple business units.
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Ovaersee the successful delivery of automation and AI-driven programs, ensuring outcomes that align with strategic priorities and deliver tangible ROI.
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Define project structures, content, and direction in line with corporate objectives and transformation frameworks.
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Take ownership for project execution, including milestone tracking, risk mitigation, financial performance, and stakeholder alignment.
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Apply Lean Six Sigma, Agile, and PRINCE2 methodologies to optimize transformation delivery and ensure value realization.
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Drive the adoption of intelligent automation frameworks using tools such as UiPath, Power Automate, or n8n, ensuring scalability and cross-functional integration.
AI, Automation & Innovation Leadership
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Champion innovation by identifying and implementing AI and automation opportunities that streamline processes, enhance decision-making, and unlock new business capabilities.
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Collaborate with internal technical teams and external partners to develop, test, and deploy automation and generative AI (GenAI) solutions.
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Build and maintain the organization’s AI & Automation roadmap in partnership with the AI/Engineering Center of Excellence (CoE).
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Facilitate workshops and strategy sessions with C-Level executives and key stakeholders to translate strategic vision into actionable technology and process initiatives.
Stakeholder & Change Management
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Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, navigating complex matrix structures and aligning multiple business units behind transformation goals.
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Cultivate strong partnerships across business, technology, and operations to foster alignment and shared ownership of transformation outcomes.
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Oversee communication, change enablement, and capability building to ensure smooth adoption of new technologies and processes.
Value Creation & Continuous Improvement
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Continuously monitor, measure, and communicate value delivery and ROI across projects.
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Identify improvement areas, design corrective actions, and ensure sustained performance optimization through data-driven insights.
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Embed a culture of continuous improvement through Kaizen and operational excellence practices across teams and regions.
Your Profile
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Education & Background: Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
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Experience:
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Minimum 6+ years of experience in business transformation, ideally within large, complex, or matrix organizations.
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Proven track record of delivering automation and AI projects — from proof of concept to enterprise-scale deployment.
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Experience in automation tools such as UiPath, Power Automate, or n8n; familiarity with cloud platforms and workflow orchestration tools is an advantage.
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Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary project teams across regions and functions.
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Strong understanding of process & agile project management methodologies (Lean Six Sigma, Agile, PRINCE2, SAFe) is a plus.
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Skills & Competencies:
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Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to translate vision into actionable plans.
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Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, comfortable engaging with C-Level executives.
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Skilled in program governance, performance tracking, and value realization management.
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Strong leadership capabilities, with the ability to inspire and guide cross-functional project teams teams.
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Highly collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in complex matrix environments.
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Languages:
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Fluent in English (mandatory).
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German or another European language is a strong plus.
Location:
Warsaw
Brand:
Dentsu
Time Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Permanent