The Mission As the Innovation Lead for our Portugal COE, you will be the catalyst for change. " You will own the innovation roadmap for the COE, driving the adoption of AI, automation, and cutting-edge workflows. You will inspire our "Algos" to push boundaries, while ensuring that every experiment scales into a tangible, value-driven outcome.

What You Will Do

Leadership & Cultural Inspiration Champion Innovation: Act as the face of innovation in Portugal, running high-energy workshops and "Vision Sessions" that inspire staff to rethink their daily workflows. " Community Building: Scale the local innovation community, turning passive users into "Innovation Champions" within their respective departments. Hands-on Delivery & Prototyping Lead by Example: You aren't afraid to open the hood.

You will personally architect and build "First-of-a-Kind" (FOAK) automations or AI prompts to prove viability. Solutions Architecting: Work alongside the COE teams to solve complex technical bottlenecks that Junior/Mid-level operators cannot crack. Cross-Functional Bridge: Act as the technical translator between the Innovation team and the wider business, ensuring our solutions are both powerful and user-friendly.

Google Apps Script & Automation: Architect custom solutions using Apps Script to bridge gaps between Google Workspace apps (Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Drive), reducing manual overhead and creating seamless operational flows. , Claude, Codex) to rapid-prototype, iterate, and build functional tools at high velocity, focusing on output over syntax. " You will design the frameworks that take a raw idea from a workshop and turn it into a deployed, documented, and billable case study.

What You Bring The Visionary Edge: A deep understanding of the current AI/Automation landscape (LLMs, Agents, No-Code/Low-Code ecosystems). " You have a portfolio of automations, tools, or products you’ve personally brought to life. Influence: The ability to walk into a room of skeptics and leave with a room of enthusiasts.

Technical Aptitude: Proficiency in Google Apps Script and modern "vibe coding" workflows, demonstrating the ability to ship robust technical solutions quickly. What You Will Not Be A "Slide-Only" Leader: You will not sit in meetings all day; you will build, test, and break things alongside your team. A Passive Observer: You don't wait for permission to innovate; you spot friction and solve it.

A Pure Admin: While you ensure ops are smooth, your value is in strategic growth, not just updating trackers.

Marketing Innovation Manager- AI Enablement