Business Transformation Lead

About us

Graphcoreis one of the worlds leading innovators in Artificial Intelligencecompute. We develop hardwaresoftwareand systems infrastructure that unlock the next generation of AI breakthroughs and enable the widespread adoption of AI solutions across every industry.

As part of the SoftBank Group we are part of a network of companies building some of the worlds most transformative technologies. Together we share an ambitious vision: to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and ensure its benefits are accessible to everyone.

Our teams bring together diverse perspectives across AI research silicon design softwareengineeringand systems architecture. We combine deepexpertisewith a practical collaborative approach to solving complex problems and turning ideas into real-world impact.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Head of Data & Transformation the Business Transformation Lead is a senior individual contributor responsible for shaping and delivering complex cross-functional change across systemsdataand business processes. This role leads high-impact transformation work from discovery through implementation combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution to improve howGraphcoreoperates and scales.

Operating across business and technology domains you will translate ambiguity into clear direction define target outcomes assess solutionoptionsand work closely with delivery teams to implement change. You will also provide guidance and structure to business analysts contributing to initiatives and partner closely with a project manager to help coordinate and deliver projects effectively. You will act as a trusted partner to stakeholders bringing structure technical insight and practical problem-solving toinitiatives that span multiple functions.

The Team

The Data & Transformation team sits withinGraphcoresbroader business operations and technology environment. Weare responsible fordriving enterprise-wide change across systemsdataand processes helping the business work more effectivelymakebetter decisions and scale in a sustainable way.

We partner closely with teams across Finance PeopleITand other operational functions toidentifyopportunities design improved ways of working and deliver technology-enabled transformation. Our work spans business analysis process design data improvement solutionshapingand change delivery.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead complex transformation initiatives across multiple business domains from discovery and problem definitionthrough toimplementation and embedding.

• Define clear problem statements scope successmeasuresand delivery approaches aligned to business priorities and operational goals.

• Partner with senior stakeholders to align on outcomes prioritiestrade-offsand decision-making building momentum across cross-functionalprogrammes.

• Analysecurrent processessystemsand data flows toidentifyroot causes inefficienciesrisksand opportunities for improvement.

• Design scalable end-to-end business processes operating models governanceapproachesand controls that support effective execution.

• Evaluate solution options including process system and data changes balancing business value technical feasibility integrationcomplexityand long-term maintainability.

• Work hands-on with dataworkflowsand system requirements using tools such as SQL Python or low-code platforms to explore issuesvalidateassumptions prototypeideasand support solution design.

• Translate business needs into clear requirements user stories process maps datadefinitionsand acceptance criteria that enable efficient delivery.

• Collaborate closely with technical teams to shape solutions resolve designquestionsand ensure alignment across applicationsintegrationsand data structures.

• Support delivery through buildtestand release activities helping teamsprioritisebacklogs clarifyrequirementsandmaintainfocus on measurable outcomes.

• Provideday-to-day guidance and support to business analysts working across transformation initiatives helping to raise qualityconsistencyand delivery effectiveness.

• Partner closely with a project manager to support planning coordination dependencymanagementand execution across complex projects.

• Define and track KPIs and other success measures to assess impact inform decision-makingand drive continuous improvement.

• Lead change readiness activities including adoption planning documentation knowledgetransferand transition into business-as-usual operations.

• Establish and promote strong transformation and analysis practices raising the quality of delivery across initiatives and supporting colleagues through coaching and practical guidance.

Candidate Profile

Essential

• Experience leading complex cross-functional business transformation initiatives involving systemsdataand process change.

• Proven ability tooperateat both strategic and delivery levels shaping direction whileremainingclose to the detail.

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills with the ability to build alignment across senior business and technical audiences.

• Experience supporting or guiding other analysts and working closely with project orprogrammemanagement to deliver complexchange.

• Experience defining target operating models business processes governanceapproachesand success measures.

• Strong business analysis capability including requirements management process mapping problemstructuringand solution assessment.

• Practical technical fluency in areas such as data analysis systems thinkingintegrationsor automation.

• Hands-on experience using tools such as SQLPythonor equivalent approaches toanalysedata testideasor support solution development.

• Ability to work effectively in ambiguity turning complex problems into clear actionable plans.

• Experience partnering with delivery teams across build testingrolloutand adoption phases.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt messages for different audiences.

Desirable

• Experience in a high-growth or technology-led environment.

• Experience working across enterprise domains such as Finance PeopleITor business operations.

• Familiarity with SaaS implementation vendorselectionor process automation initiatives.

• Experience with data governance data qualityimprovementor migration activities.

• Familiarity with cloud-based platforms and modern enterprise application ecosystems.

• Experience using AI-assisted tools or approaches to improve analysisdeliveryor operational effectiveness.