AI Automation Lead

AI Automation Lead

We’re hiring an AI Automation Lead to help EQT replace manual work with intelligent automation. Starting in the procurement and vendor domain, you’ll identify high-impact opportunities across the digital workplace and lead the design and deployment of AI agents and automation to transform how we work.

About the Digital Employee Experience team

The Digital Experience (DEX) team sits within EQT’s Technology department and focuses on enabling smarter, more connected ways of working. We combine design thinking, platform strategy, and intelligent automation to improve collaboration, reduce complexity, and elevate the work experience for EQT teams globally.

About the role

This role exists to accelerate EQT’s use of automation and agentic AI — to reduce manual work, improve transparency, and drive digital scale. You’ll start by focusing on the procurement and vendor management domain, building AI-enabled workflows that streamline assurance, evidence collection, and vendor lifecycle operations. From there, you’ll expand to other high-friction areas across the DEX landscape.

You will be hands-on with strategy and execution. You’ll work closely with key stakeholders and partners to turn complex processes into scalable, auditable automations. Your success depends on execution, clarity of ownership, and your ability to transform work through smart technology.

Key responsibilities:

• Identify and prioritize manual workflows in the DEX space that are ready for automation or AI enablement.
• Design and deploy intelligent agents to handle process orchestration, control testing, evidence collection, and other repeatable tasks.
• Deliver high-impact automation projects, starting in procurement and vendor operations.
• Ensure all automated workflows meet EQT standards for auditability, traceability, and risk control.
• Partner with system owners, Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Security to align automation with policies and expectations.
• Collaborate with external partners and gradually internalize automation capability within EQT.
• Communicate clearly about scope, risks, and impact to enable trust and adoption.

What success looks like in the first 12–24 months

• Automated vendor assurance and monitoring reduce manual effort by 60% or more.
• Core procurement workflows are simplified and AI-enabled, with fewer handoffs and clearer ownership.
• EQT’s automation platform expands from rule-based tasks to intelligent, agent-driven flows.
• Internal capability begins to own and maintain AI agents without external consultants.
• Automation use cases expand beyond procurement into workplace collaboration and document processes.

Scope and interfaces

• In scope: Automation of processes in DEX, starting with procurement and vendor workflows.
• Out of scope: Direct vendor management or ownership of procurement budgets.
• Key interfaces: Digital Workplace, Procurement, Legal, Finance, Compliance, Security.

About you

You are thoughtful, curious, and delivery-focused. You’re excited about applying automation and AI in ways that make people’s work lives simpler and more scalable. You’re comfortable starting small, building trust, and showing results quickly — while always keeping risk and governance in mind.

Essential skills and experience:

• Proven experience in automation platforms (e.g., Workato, UiPath, or similar), workflow design, or process transformation.
• Experience deploying intelligent agents or AI-powered automations in real-world settings.
• Strong understanding of auditability, explainability, and compliance in automation.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence without direct authority.
• Clear communicator with a structured, outcome-oriented mindset.
  
  

You’ll do well here if you:

• Are energized by messy processes and love making them better.
• Can say no with data and yes with care.
• Have a low-ego, high-ownership mindset.
• Are comfortable with ambiguity and change.
• Believe automation should be explainable, measurable, and human-in-the-loop where needed.
  
  

What we offer

• A visible, hands-on role with the opportunity to shape EQT’s automation journey.
• A collaborative culture that values curiosity, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• A chance to work with cutting-edge tools and bring AI to life in meaningful, operational ways.
• Support to grow your capabilities while building scalable solutions across the firm.
  
  

Inclusion at EQT

Our vision for EQT employees is to build high performing & engaged teams. Our competitive edge comes from fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, empowered, and motivated to drive business impact. Our commitment to inclusion is not just about fairness; We understand and believe that being a great place to work drives the best performance.At EQT, inclusion is a business imperative and it's embedded into our talent strategy, decision-making, and culture to ensure that every individual and team operates at their full potential. By doing so, we unlock better collaboration, stronger innovation, and superior investment outcomes.

About EQT

EQT is a purpose-driven global investment organization focused on active ownership strategies. With a Nordic heritage and a global mindset, EQT has a track record of almost three decades of developing companies across multiple geographies, sectors and strategies. EQT has investment strategies covering all phases of a business’ development, from start-up to maturity. EQT has EUR ‌​​269 billion in total assets under management (EUR ‌​​‌136 billion in fee-generating assets under management), within two business segments – Private Capital and Real Assets.

With its roots in the Wallenberg family’s entrepreneurial mindset and philosophy of long-term ownership, EQT is guided by a set of strong values and a distinct corporate culture. EQT manages and advises funds and vehicles that invest across the world with the mission to future-proof companies, generate attractive returns and make a positive impact with everything EQT does. EQT has offices in more than 25 countries across Europe, Asia and the Americas and has more than 1,900 employees.

More info: www.eqtgroup.com
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