Lead AI Technologist

Company Description

We are in Business for People, empowering people in service organizations with innovative Enterprise and Business software solutions. We’ve innovated and taken a new approach to delivering ERP that works for people. Self-driving, adaptive and intuitive software that is changing the way people work. Our solutions empower people and deliver a better people experience so people can spend time on meaningful high value work they live for.

Read more on our website about how we transform work and how people feel about it, so our customers and their people can thrive.

Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking a Lead AI Technologist to spearhead the design, implementation, and enablement of AI-powered solutions across Corporate IT. This role is central to our Intelligent Automation strategy, with a strong focus on using AI to streamline internal processes, automate tasks, and enhance employee productivity.

You will lead the technical roadmap for AI adoption, evaluate enterprise AI tools, and ensure all implementations align with our architecture, security, and business goals.

This is a hybrid role: remote work is possible, but occasional presence in the Lisbon office will be required for key meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the technical roadmap for AI adoption within Corporate IT, aligned with the broader Intelligent Automation strategy.
• Design and implement AI-driven solutions that automate business processes, reduce manual effort, and improve service delivery.
• Act as the technical lead for enterprise AI tools such as Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Copilot Studio, and Azure OpenAI.
• Lead the exploration and implementation of Agentic AI capabilities, including autonomous agents that can reason, plan, and execute multi-step tasks across enterprise systems.
• Develop and optimize prompt engineering strategies to maximize the effectiveness of generative and agentic AI tools in real-world use cases.
• Evaluate and recommend enterprise AI applications—including vendor solutions, internal prototypes, and platform-native tools—ensuring they meet technical, security, and business requirements.
• Collaborate with IT architecture, data, security, and business teams to ensure scalable, secure, and compliant AI implementations.
• Contribute to AI governance frameworks, responsible AI practices, and internal policy development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and deploying AI/ML solutions in enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of GenAI, Agentic AI, LLMs, and generative AI technologies.
• Hands-on experience with AI platforms (e.g., Azure OpenAI, Copilot Studio).
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture, security, and compliance standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Additional Information

Join Unit4 and be part of one of the most exciting journeys in the cloud ERP software space. We’re a fast-paced, high-growth, people-centric company, delivering enterprise software for a great people experience, and offering our own people a host of benefits and development opportunities. Grow with us At Unit4, we offer:

• a culture built on trust - giving you the freedom and autonomy to be successful;
• balance - with our uncapped time off policy, remote working opportunities and Global Wellbeing Days when the whole company can switch off and prioritize well-being;
• talented colleagues, role models and mentors - work, learn and be inspired by some of the best talent in the software industry;
• a commitment to sustainability - with initiatives such as our Act4Good program, a way for everyone at Unit4 to come together and engage in actions that benefit society and the planet;
• a safe and inclusive working environment – supported by our Employee Resource Groups, which are open to all and include Women at Unit4, Pride at Unit4, Mental Health and Access at Unit4, and People of Color at Unit4.

This role may require security clearance required for customer projects and access to sensitive (customer) data. That means that after you have accepted our offer, we could ask for background checks. Subject to applicable local laws, such security checks may require disclosure of personal information including criminal record declaration, right to work, personal identification and work history. No worries though – we'll handle it according to local privacy laws and keep your info safe. Questions? Feel free to reach out!