AI-First Engineering Transformation Lead
Who Are WeHansen (ASX: HSN) is a global provider of software and services to the communications, media, energy, and utilities industries. Supporting more than 600 customers across 80+ countries, our platforms power critical business processes—from customer engagement and revenue management to product innovation and service delivery.Today, the software industry is entering its next major evolution. AI is fundamentally changing how software is designed, developed, tested, and operated. At Hansen, we are embracing that shift and investing in the transformation from traditional software engineering to AI-first engineering.This role sits at the centre of that journey.Why This Role MattersTransform Engineering. Shape the Future. Build the AI-Native Software Organization.As our AI-First Engineering Transformation Lead, you'll be responsible for helping Hansen redefine how software is built across our Communications & Media portfolio. Working closely with the Office of the CTO, engineering leaders, architects, and development teams, you'll drive the transition from traditional development practices toward AI-native engineering workflows.We're looking for someone who combines deep technical credibility with the ability to lead organizational change. You'll operate as a player-coach, working directly with engineering teams while influencing leaders across the organization to adopt new ways of working.Your impact will be measurable through improved developer productivity, faster delivery cycles, higher software quality, and the successful adoption of AI-powered engineering practices across Hansen.What You'll DoLead Hansen's AI-First Engineering TransformationDrive the evolution from traditional SDLC practices to AI-first software developmentDefine and implement scalable AI-enabled engineering workflows and operating modelsEstablish repeatable patterns for AI-assisted and AI-native software developmentPartner with engineering leadership to embed AI into everyday engineering practicesWork Hands-On with Engineering TeamsOperate as a player-coach alongside developers, architects, and technical leadersImplement and optimize tools such as GitHub Copilot Enterprise, Claude Code, and emerging AI engineering platformsBuild reference implementations, prototypes, and proof-of-concepts that showcase best practicesIdentify opportunities to automate engineering activities across the software lifecycleAccelerate AI Adoption Across the OrganisationFoster an AI-first mindset within engineering teamsCoach engineers on the transition from AI-assisted development to AI-native engineeringCreate training programs, playbooks, frameworks, and enablement materialsAct as a trusted advisor to engineering leaders and teams throughout the transformation journeyEstablish Engineering Standards & GovernanceDefine engineering guardrails for responsible AI adoptionDevelop best practices around:Code quality and validationSecurity and IP protectionCompliance, auditability, and traceabilityCollaborate with architecture and platform teams to integrate AI capabilities into core engineering ecosystemsMeasure and Scale SuccessDefine and monitor key transformation KPIs, including:AI tool adoption ratesDeveloper productivity improvementsDevelopment cycle time reductionSoftware quality metricsUse measurable outcomes to continuously improve tooling, processes, and ways of workingWhat You BringExperience implementing AI-first or AI-native engineering modelsProven experience leading engineering transformation initiatives at scaleStrong software engineering background with hands-on technical credibilityPractical experience with AI-powered development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor, or similar platformsDeep understanding of modern engineering practices including Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, cloud-native architectures, and platform engineeringExperience driving change, influencing stakeholders, and introducing new engineering ways of workingStrong communication skills with the ability to engage engineers, architects, and executive leadership alikeSolid understanding of large language models (LLMs), AI capabilities, and their practical application within software developmentNice to HaveBackground within enterprise SaaS, OSS/BSS, telecom, media, or large-scale software environmentsExperience developing engineering frameworks, operating models, or transformation programsKnowledge of AI governance, compliance, and secure software development practicesWhat Makes You SuccessfulYou are someone who:Thrives on transforming how teams build softwareLeads through action, not PowerPointCombines strategic thinking with hands-on executionQuestions existing practices and continuously seeks better ways of workingFocuses on outcomes and measurable impactInspires teams to embrace change rather than resist itSees AI not as a tool, but as a new operating model for engineeringWhy Join Hansen This is a opportunity to help define what AI-first software engineering looks like inside a global technology organisation.Rather than joining an established transformation, you'll help build it!If you're excited by the challenge of combining engineering excellence, AI innovation, and large-scale transformation, we'd love to hear from you.Full timePosting Date: 2026-07-17