Head of Business Transformation Full Time NEW

Here at Humanoid, we believe in a future where robots amplify human potential. That’s why we’ve set out on a mission to build the world’s most capable, commercially-scalable, and safe humanoid robots. We’re bringing that mission to life with HMND‑01 Alpha – our rapidly developed humanoid platform now running in real industrial pilots – and we’re growing the team to take it even further.About The RoleAs we scale from R&D into production and global operations, we are investing in how the business itself operates: how decisions are made, how work flows across teams, and how capabilities evolve over time.We’re hiring a Head of Business Transformation to lead this effort driving clarity, alignment, and continuous improvement across the company.As Head of Business Transformation, you will be responsible for improving how the company operates at a systems level. You will identify gaps between how we work today and how we need to work to scale, and then design and implement the changes required across people, process, tools, controls, and automation/AI.This role spans strategy and execution. You will work directly with the executive team and functional leaders to define priorities, drive transformation programmes, and embed new ways of working across the organisation.You will operate as a force multiplier—helping teams move faster, with more clarity, and with fewer breakdowns at the interfaces between functions.Key ResponsibilitiesTransformation Strategy & ExecutionDefine and lead the company-wide business transformation roadmap, aligned with strategic prioritiesIdentify critical gaps in operating model, decision-making, and execution across functionsDesign and deliver transformation programmes that improve speed, quality, and scalabilityEnsure initiatives translate into measurable outcomes, not just plansCapability Development (People, Process, Tools, Controls, Automation/AI)Drive clarity on “as-is” vs. “to-be” capabilities across core business functionsDesign and implement improvements across workflows, governance, tooling, and data visibilityIdentify and deploy automation and AI opportunities to eliminate manual work, improve accuracy, and accelerate decision-makingEstablish scalable operating rhythms (planning, reporting, review cycles)Partner with IT, data, and functional teams to embed intelligent systems into day-to-day operationsCross-Functional Alignment & Operating ModelDefine and maintain the company’s overall operating modelImprove how teams work together across engineering, operations, product, and commercialDefine clear ownership, interfaces, and decision rights across functionsReduce friction in key workflows (e.g. NPI, supply chain, product delivery, data collection)Act as a neutral, trusted partner to resolve cross-functional challengesPerformance, Data & Continuous ImprovementDefine and track company-level and functional performance metricsBuild dashboards and reporting mechanisms that provide real-time visibility into performanceLeverage data, automation, and AI to enable faster insight generation and proactive decision-makingEmbed a culture of continuous improvement, structured problem solving, and accountabilityLead root cause analysis on systemic issues and ensure corrective actions are implementedExecutive Partnership & Change LeadershipWork closely with the Senior Leadership team to prioritise and sequence transformation initiativesSupport leaders in driving change within their teams and functionsCommunicate clearly across the organisation on priorities, progress, and outcomesEnsure change is adopted, scaled, and sustainedWhat We’re Looking For10+ years of experience in business transformation, operations, strategy, or programme leadership rolesProven track record delivering end-to-end transformation in complex, fast-scaling organisationsStrong systems thinking able to connect strategy, operations, and execution across functionsExperience improving capabilities across people, process, tools, controls, and automation/AIDemonstrated ability to identify and implement automation and AI-driven improvements in business workflowsComfortable operating in ambiguity and building from first principlesHigh credibility with senior stakeholders and ability to influence without formal authorityBonus PointsExperience in robotics, manufacturing, or hardware-led companiesFamiliarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or operational excellence methodologiesExperience implementing ERP, PLM, or enterprise systems in scaling organisationsExposure to AI-enabled business transformation, digital transformation, or automation programmesWhat We OfferMeaningful time off to rest and recharge: 23 days of annual leave (accrued), 15 days of paid sick leave, and paid company holidays.Fully funded private healthcare for UK employees, with broad provider access, virtual and in‑person care, and strong mental health and serious illness support.Equity included–we believe builders should share in what they build.Pension scheme with a total 8% contribution (5% employee, 3% employer) on full earnings.Free daily breakfast, catered lunch, and snacks in‑office.Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics.Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives.