AI & Automation Expert (m/f/d) for Vantage Towers

Vantage Towers • Lisboa

Lisboa

from today

The opportunity

The Opportunity

At Vantage Towers, we’re on a mission to power Europe’s sustainable digital transformation. As a leading tower company, we’re ushering in an era of technology-driven advances to help connect people, businesses, and internet-enabled devices like never before. We combine the scale, stability and quality of our tower network with the agility, optimism and energy of a start-up.


As a young TowerCo, we have already achieved strong results with a continued focus on accelerating growth and a special emphasis put on sustainability.

As part of our team, you’ll work in a dynamic and multicultural environment that embraces open communication, collaboration and teamwork. 


If you’re ready to take responsibility and shape the future of telco infrastructure with us, then let’s level up in your career and reach the top – together.

 

Your contribution:

  • Identify and assess high-value AI and automation use cases across the organization;
  • Maintain and prioritize a central AI and automation backlog with clear impact and feasibility criteria
    Conduct regular backlog reviews with business and IT stakeholders;
  • Support the implementation of selected RPA solutions, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with enterprise standards;
  • Define and maintain governance and architectural standards for automation and AI initiatives;
  • Develop AI governance frameworks to ensure standardization, traceability, and responsible development;
  • Align AI and automation efforts with IT architecture and cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance;
  • Define and implement AI risk management processes, including model bias assessments and GDPR compliance;
  • Monitor and ensure adherence to AI and automation lifecycle governance and operational guardrails;
  • Prevent fragmented or redundant automation efforts by establishing standardized tooling and processes;
  • Provide guidance and oversight to business and IT teams on automation and AI enablement practices;
  • Collaborate closely with the AI & Data Science Engineer team to ensure seamless integration of AI models into automation workflows and alignment across AI and automation initiatives.
What makes you stand out:
  • Strong understanding of AI governance, compliance, and risk management principles;
  • In-depth knowledge of process automation, RPA, and AI-driven automation concepts;
  • Practical understanding of generative AI solutions and their application in automation, governance, and responsible use within business environments;
  • Experience with use case discovery, backlog management, and prioritization frameworks;
  • Experience managing cross-functional initiatives involving business, IT, and data stakeholders;
  • Ability to translate complex processes into structured automation or AI use cases;
  • Structured, analytical, and outcome-focused mindset with strong stakeholder engagement skills;
  • Effective communicator with experience in facilitating workshops and steering discussions;
  • Ability to document standards, guidelines, and best practices for AI and automation adoption

 

You Must Have:

  • A successfully completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Systems, Business Engineering, or related field;
  • At least three years of hands-on experience in implementing automation and AI initiatives, including responsibility for governance, tooling, and cross-functional collaboration;
  • Understanding of ML model types and their application in automation contexts;
  • Basic Python skills and familiarity with ML libraries like scikit-learn are beneficial;
  • General understanding of GenAI concepts (e.g. LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG) and their potential use in process automation or intelligent agents;
  • Experience with RPA tools (e.g. UiPath, Power Automate, Automation Anywhere), automation orchestration, and Power Platform as part of enterprise automation tooling;
  • Knowledge of AI/ML lifecycle principles, including risk, compliance, and monitoring processes;
  • Understanding of IT architecture, data protection, and cybersecurity alignment requirements;
  • Understanding of regulatory frameworks relevant to AI and automation (e.g. GDPR, ISO standards);
  • Extensive professional experience in distributed, multinational and complex organizations;
  • Fluent English (C1) skills written and spoken
What we offer:
  • A diverse, multicultural setup based on our values – respect, teamwork, responsibility and honesty – and the unique opportunity to shape the organisation 
  • An attractive salary package
  • Meal Allowance Delivered on a Pluxee card 
  • Pension Plan
  • Full Health Insurance: For employees, with co-payment for family members. 
  • Life Insurance
  • Mobile Equipment Allocation: Includes a Red Infinity voucher for employees (minutes, SMS, MMS for national networks, unlimited mobile data for national traffic, and 120 minutes/SMS internationally).
  • Mobile Broadband Card: For internet access (15 GB per month).
  • Additional Discounts: On Vodafone services.
  • 22+3 Holiday Days: 22 days as per labor legislation, plus 1 day for Carnival, 1 for Christmas, and half a day each for Easter and New Year.
  • Growth Platform: Full access to the Growth with Vodafone platform, including unlimited content from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Harvard University, Skillsoft, and Speexx.
  • Optional Membership: Vodafone Club (2 EUR per month), which offers discounts at gyms, ATL's, cultural activities, etc.

Employee testimonials

Aingeru Cano
Aingeru Cano
Team Leader Design and Engineering, Vantage Towers Spain

"Working for VT gives you the opportunity of living a unique experience in a multinational, multidisciplinary and customer-centric company.
Within the infrastructure and roll out service department, you have a direct contact with customers, vendors and other departments of the company to which we must provide service. Moreover, our clients’ high level of rigorousness makes us be continuously pursuing cutting-edge technological solutions. 
I find very motivating the fact of knowing how the same projects and problems are faced from the different markets, leading to the same outcomes in most of cases."

Amr Khalifa
Senior Manager Cyber Security, Vantage Towers Group

"At Vantage Towers, you can enjoy working at a company with start-up mentality, be part of implementing new initiatives and technologies whilst enjoying the capabilities and resources of a multi-national corporation. The result of this interesting mix is an exponential learning curve making Vantage Towers a highly professionally rewarding experience!"

Ana Perez Gonzalez
Ana Perez Gonzalez
Head of Business Operations, Vantage Towers Spain

"Working at VT ES is a refreshing experience: from the moment I joined, I have been able to express my opinions, swiftly implement innovative digitalization projects that improve customer interactions and make life easier for our colleagues. The multicultural environment we work in and the professional level that surrounds me are incentives that make me discover something new every day and want to go further."

Athanasia Solomou
Athanasia Solomou
Sites Construction Manager, Vantage Towers Greece

"I am honored and privileged to be working for such an innovative company as Vantage Towers, promoting and implementing hosting environments of high-end technology solutions.
Every day my team and I are facing new challenges, which we approach through a collaborative team spirit and with respect to the environment. 
Saying so, a successful construction implementation is not only a target achievement but a pleasure of creation.
Further on this truly global and diverse working environment helps widening the horizon of our knowledge, resulting to a top quality daily outcome."

Carlos Chilla
Carlos Chilla
Mng. Technology Strategy & Innovation

“At Vantage Towers, your ideas are not just heard - they drive change. From day one, I was entrusted to lead key projects that challenged me to grow - it’s rewarding to see how my contributions makes a real difference to the company’s success. I am proud that my work helps to keep people connected shaping the future of telecommunications. Working at Vantage Towers is an opportunity to leave a real impact on the industry and to improve the way technology transforms lives.”

Catalina Badoiu
Customer Delivery Manager, Vantage Towers Romania

"I'm happy to be part of this team that promotes and demonstrates values ​​such as trust, teamwork, respect! Here, in Vantage you feel like in a family, everything we feel matters and we can express ourselves freely."

Paraskevi Christia
Paraskevi Christia
Commercial Contracts Manager, Vantage Towers Greece

"An environment that promotes collaboration, creativity, innovation and diversity is one that motivates and inspires for great achievements. It's fantastic that I feel like an integral part of such a team and feel that I contribute daily to each one of these achievements while through the same path I enhance my development and skills. That's what it’s like to work at Vantage Towers!"

Walid Heggy
Senior Manager IT Service Delivery Management, Vantage Towers Group

“The Vantage Towers culture is something special. I’m proud to work in a team that values open collaboration—my colleagues are there for me, and I’m there for them. I get to learn about the tower industry and innovative ideas from a diverse team of experts—and I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

About Vantage Towers
Vantage Towers - Our Story
Vantage Towers - Our Story
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