AI Innovation Lead

Vestas is a major company in sustainable energy solutions and a driving force in the wind energy industry. Our core business encompasses the development, manufacturing, sales, installation, and servicing of wind turbines worldwide. At Vestas, we are committed to accelerating the transition to renewable energy while creating innovative solutions that deliver value to our customers and stakeholders.

Digital Solutions & Development > Digital Solutions > Autonomous Flows Advisors

The Autonomous Flows Advisors team sits within Vestas' Digital Development Platform and accelerates the AI and automation transformation across the business. We act as internal advisors and enablers, partnering with product teams and business areas across the value chain (R&D, commercial, manufacturing, supply chain, services and business services) to help shape the AI strategy, scope high-impact solutions, and ensure responsible, scalable AI adoption. We work closely with cyber, legal, and data governance, and collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.

As an AI Innovation Lead, you will redesign and operationalize frontline workflows using AI and automation. Working closely with the business teams, local technology leads, and global product teams, you will translate business priorities into measurable workflow transformations and working operational prototypes. You'll be responsible for running the automation work, aligning scope, implementing the local solutions while keeping in mind potential risks and opportunities to turn your solutions into global product features. This is not a research or purely strategic role. You will be expected to get into the details, test assumptions, and deliver tangible innovation.

Responsibilities

As an AI Innovation Lead, you will play an instrumental role in our efforts to enable the Vestas AI transformation. You will be responsible for:

• Coordinating the mapping and redesign of frontline workflows together with the relevant business teams - Partnering with key business stakeholders to identify and scope work packages with clearly defined resource needs, measurable outcomes, and target problems- Assessing data readiness, technical feasibility, and implementation complexity for proposed automation initiatives
• Defining success metrics and expected business outcomes for each AI initiative, in collaboration with stakeholders
• Overseeing the development of local automations in collaboration with business stakeholders and subject matter experts
• Testing deployed prototypes with live frontline data and iteratively improving solution quality based on structured SME feedback and evaluation results
• Working directly with frontline users to embed the redesigned workflow and supporting automation into daily operations
• Identifying recurring workflow patterns, reusable components, and enterprise-scaling opportunities
• Translating learnings into a structured backlog for global solutions product owners

Qualifications

This role requires someone who is highly motivated, engaged, and able to work well both on their own and alongside a diverse group of stakeholders. We imagine that you have most of the qualifications and skills below:

• A relevant degree in a quantitative field (IT, physics, mathematics, etc.), business transformation, or similar, combining solid technical understanding and effective communication skills - At least 6 years of relevant experience in a similar role- Practical understanding of automation and AI use cases, limitations, and pitfalls
• Experience building AI, automation, or software solutions using modern AI development tools
• Experience with product discovery, business process redesign, automation, operational excellence, or digital transformation initiatives

Competencies

• Business oriented, value-focused mindset
• Effective communication skills, both spoken and written, plus the ability to navigate complex organizations and align differing stakeholder needs- Ability to translate complex AI concepts into clear, actionable language for non-technical stakeholders
• Pragmatic and structured approach to problem solving, with a focus on value creation
• You seek to constantly acquire new knowledge, stay up to date within AI, and challenge yourself
• Fluent spoken and written English is a prerequisite

What We Offer

• Purpose - An opportunity to support climate action and improve the future for people to come using automation and AI
• Steep learning curve - You will be part of a highly knowledgeable AI advisory team with wide-ranging and in-depth experience. That means that you will have somebody to learn from, just as we will invest in continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and upskilling
• Strong relationships - We plan to cultivate an open and supportive atmosphere with a tight-knit team that can learn from one another and contribute meaningful value to Vestas
• Opportunity to shape your role - We have been asked to scale and anchor the impact of AI and automation across Vestas. The rest is up to us
• Healthy work life balance, with flexible working options
• Commitment to building a diverse and inclusive workplace
• Everyone can thrive and bring their unique perspectives and skills to the team

Additional Information

Your primary location will be in Chennai, India

Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 30th Nov 2026

Learn more about Vestas at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels

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 At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

 
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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About Vestas

 
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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