Lead - Digital & AI Transformation at Axiata Digital Labs

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Microsoft Power Platform, Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI, ERP Transformation, Finance Process Redesign, Procurement Functions, Data Governance, Financial Reporting, AI Enablement, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Project Management, Automation

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

We are undertaking a digital and AI transformation initiative on the Finance Portfolio anchored on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and the Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem. We are seeking a high-calibre Digital & AI Transformation Lead to drive process redesign, ERP optimization, automation, and AI enablement across Finance & Procurement Functions. This role will work closely with business leadership, internal IT teams, and external development partners to deliver structured, measurable transformation outcomes. Key Responsibilities ERP & Process Transformation Lead As-Is / To-Be process redesign across Finance and P2P functions Optimize Business Central configuration, workflows, and approval hierarchies Standardize controls, audit trails, and master data governance Strengthen financial reporting integrity and compliance controls Automation & Power Platform Enablement Identify and implement automation opportunities using Power Automate, Power Apps, and Power BI Reduce manual interventions across finance and procurement workflows Design executive dashboards and performance analytics AI & Digital Innovation Identify practical AI use cases within ERP and finance workflows aligned to the Finance Automation & AI Roadmap Assess Copilot readiness and structured data maturity Develop roadmap for AI-assisted reporting, forecasting, and control monitoring Program & Vendor Management Coordinate with internal IT and external partners appointed by management for the project Translate business requirements into structured technical briefs, where relevant Ensure timely delivery aligned to governance standards Governance & Risk Management Establish automation control framework and change governance process Ensure cyber resilience considerations within ERP architecture Maintain structured documentation and transformation roadmap Person Specification 5 years of experience in ERP transformation, digital & AI consulting, or enterprise systems leadership Proven implementation experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Strong exposure to Microsoft Power Automate, Power Apps, and Power BI Demonstrated experience in Finance process transformation (GL, AP, AR, budgeting, approvals) Experience leading cross-functional digital & AI transformation initiatives Strong finance-functional and technical bridging capability Automation-first mindset with structured problem-solving ability Practical AI awareness and digital innovation orientation Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills Governance, risk, and compliance sensitivity Degree in Finance, IT, Engineering, or related discipline Professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA/CPA) preferred Microsoft certifications advantageous

Responsibilities

The Lead will drive digital and AI transformation across Finance and Procurement functions by optimizing ERP systems and implementing automation. They will also manage vendor relationships, establish governance frameworks, and develop roadmaps for AI-assisted reporting and forecasting.