Technical Director - CIO Level

Senior Product & Technology Leader (Technical Director / CIO Level) Purpose of the Role:
Automation is shifting from hardware-led value to intelligence-led value. This role is responsible for defining, owning and executing the WCS and AI strategy across the organisation, ensuring that modern software and AI capabilities deliver measurable improvements in margin, delivery speed, scalability, safety and long-term competitiveness. The position operates at the intersection of technology strategy, engineering delivery and executive-level decision-making. It functions as the key translator between engineering teams and business leadership.

Key Responsibilities Define and Lead WCS + AI Strategy
* Own the long-term roadmap for WCS, orchestration platforms, AI adoption and intelligent automation.
* Ensure AI is integrated across software platforms, product architectures, manufacturing processes and engineering workflows. Industrial AI and Advanced Engineering
* Identify high-impact AI and LLM applications across controls, software engineering, R&D and operations.
* Champion advanced engineering methods including rapid prototyping, vibe-coding and LLM-assisted development.
* Establish and maintain governance frameworks covering safety, compliance, risk and production-grade deployment.