AI Strategy Project Manager

Pax8 is seeking an AI Strategy Project Manager to lead transformative AI initiatives within its EMEA operations, based in a hybrid environment in Bristol or Farnborough. This role offers the opportunity to influence cloud commerce significantly and requires significant experience in managing enterprise-level AI transformation projects. Responsibilities include leading AI transformation programmes, coordinating cross-functional teams, and providing strategic communication. Pax8 promotes a culture of collaboration, innovation, and employee well-being, offering professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment. The position comes with a competitive salary and benefits, emphasising the company's commitment to employee growth and satisfaction.

Ready to Lead the AI Revolution at Pax8 EMEA?
Location: Hybrid (Bristol or Farnborough, UK)
At Pax8, we’re not just embracing AI, we’re weaving it into the very fabric of our operations. As we continue our mission to revolutionise cloud commerce, we’re seeking an AI Strategy Project Manager to spearhead transformative AI initiatives across our EMEA operations.
Why This Role Is a Game-Changer
Strategic Impact: Lead high-visibility projects that are central to our AI transformation journey. Your work will directly influence the future of cloud commerce.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage with leaders and teams across all functions, gaining unparalleled exposure and the opportunity to drive cohesive AI strategies.
Shape the Future: This isn’t a predefined role. You’ll have the autonomy to shape it, bringing your vision to life and leaving a lasting imprint on our AI initiatives.
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead AI Transformation Programs
Define and manage large-scale AI initiatives, develop project plans, timelines, and success metrics, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and AI governance policies.
Cross-Functional Coordination & Change Management
Collaborate with engineering and business teams for seamless implementation, manage stakeholder expectations, and facilitate workshops and training to support adoption.
Strategic Communication & Reporting
Prepare executive-level updates, translate complex AI concepts into clear messages, and provide transparency into project progress and outcomes.
Personal Development
Engage in continuous learning through Pax8’s Elev8 Academy, participate in L&D programs, and take on stretch projects to enhance your skills.
What You Bring
Significant & proven experience leading AI enterprise-level transformation projects with measurable outcomes.
Strong & complex project and change management skills, including stakeholder engagement and resistance management.
Ability to work closely with engineering teams and understand AI product development lifecycles.
Deep understanding of AI transformation needs at an enterprise level.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data and derive strategic insights.
Outstanding communication skills, capable of engaging both technical and non-technical audiences.
Highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
Why Pax8?
At Pax8, we prioritise our employees’ well-being and professional growth. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. We believe in:
Elev8ing Each Other: Supporting and inspiring our colleagues to reach new heights.
Advoc8ing for Our Partners: Ensuring our partners’ success is at the heart of everything we do.
Innov8ing Continuously: Embracing change and seeking out new ways to improve.
Celebr8ing Life: Recognising and enjoying our achievements together.
Get a feel for our progress, culture and how we constantly strive to be better and do better below:
Best Companies: Awarded Number 50 in the UKs Best Companies
Our Journey from the US to EMEA: Bristol Office Opening
Taste our values & culture here: Culture
Check our HR Leaders people ethos here: Our ethos
See our progress in Awards: Awards
50th best company award
Scott Chasin :- Exciting Times – meet our new CEO
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We win awards for our people’s hard work and the positive experiences they have while doing it. For that reason, we are proud to have been certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’.
In order to fulfil this role you should be resident in this country with a valid right to work.
About Pax8
Pax8 is the technology marketplace of the future , linking partners, vendors, and small to midsized businesses (SMBs) through AI-powered insights and comprehensive product support , giving our Partners for the first time a real choice. With a global partner ecosystem of over 35,000 managed service providers , Pax8 empowers SMBs worldwide by providing software and services that unlock their growth potential and enhance their security . Committed to innovating cloud commerce at scale , Pax8 drives customer acquisition and solution consumption across its entire ecosystem.
Our servant leaders put employees first and we are about delivering exceptional employee experience to inspire customer experience.
We are Pax8 where our employee experience meets customer experience – come and be “work happy” with us!
Designated Office & Working Pattern
Tech set up to support great Home and In-office working
37.5 Hours
Designated Office: Farnborough or Bristol
Salary & Benefits
Basic Salary up to £75,000.00 (Depending on experience)
25 days holiday (plus bank holidays )
Private Medical Care
Dental
Life Assurance
Income Protection
Workplace Pension Scheme
Dedicated time for training and personal development
Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning
‍ Health & Wellbeing coaching support
Fun and frequent company and team socials
Stock Options after qualifying period
Pax8 Farnborough Office Environment
Amazing newly refurbed offices with plenty of natural light
Dedicated desk with laptop dock and double curved monitor
Free on-site parking
Shuttle bus from Farnborough Main station
Access to on-site gym
On-site shower
Barista-grade coffee machine – with “Coffee John” bringing the magic twice a week!
Fully stocked snacks cupboard & refreshments fridge
Pax8 Bristol Office Environment
Amazing brand new offices at The Distillery
City Centre location – just a 5-minute walk from Temple Meads Station
Set across 3 floors with natural light, breakout rooms, balcony spaces & a wellness area
Games area featuring X-Box, Table Tennis, Air Hockey & Pool Table!
State-of-the-art Top Brewer coffee machines on every floor
Dedicated desks with laptop dock and dual monitors
Regular social & community events to connect and unwind
Ready to Elev8 Your Career?
If you’re passionate about driving AI transformation and eager to make a significant impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be a part of our innovative journey at Pax8
We encourage you to apply for a role at Pax8 even if you don’t meet 100% of the bullet points! We cultivate an environment where we value and encourage a diverse range of perspectives.
We review and acknowledge every application using real humans ‍ – please look out for a response from us to your application in your inbox but check spam too! ‍
If you struggle to get “time out” we’re happy to accommodate early/late conversations and interview times or if you have any queries you can ring the talent partner managing this role, Lou, on No Agencies Please)
What’s in it for you?
There’s plenty of scope for a talented individual to progress quickly in this opportunity or to other internal options (internal mobility in 2021 was 30%) as we grow and expand. We have our very own internal academy (the Pax8 University) for personal development plus access to Learning & Development specialist trainers ‍ and extensive “born in the cloud” mentors available for your growth. We’ll provide the opportunity stretch and projects to help you thrive and see exactly what you need to achieve to get to the next level. ‍ You might even get to exchange work location one day with your colleagues in the USA or across Europe but even if you can’t travel right now we guarantee you’ll still have fun!
Why Pax8?
Our mission is to build the technology marketplace of the future. We are a fast-growing, dynamic, and high-energy organisation with a start-up feel, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the business. Culture is important to us, and at Pax8, it’s business, and it IS personal. We are passionate, creative, and unconventional. We work hard, keep it fun, and expect the best! We Elev8 each other. We Advoc8 for our partners. We Innov8 continuously. We Celebr8 life. We embody our core values—We before Me , fostering teamwork and collaboration; Compassionate Candor , promoting open and honest communication with kindness; Light Up Learning , continuously growing and sharing knowledge; Seek to Understand , valuing diverse perspectives and thoughtful engagement; Do What You Say , ensuring trust and accountability; and Driven by Passion , bringing energy and dedication to everything we do—as we strive to innovate and empower our partners every day.
As part of our hiring process, we are required to undertake pre-employment checks on all candidates that are successful in their application with Pax8. As part of these checks Pax8 will request ID verification , reference requests and qualification checks (additional checks will be completed for UK candidates only, such as criminal and financial). All checks are completed by our third-party provider, Vero.
Once checks have been completed all candidates will receive a copy for their records.
Equal Opportunities
Pax8 are an equal opportunities employer and welcome individuals who are in possession of the appropriate requirements to work within the UK. Offered individuals will be asked to undertake identity, security compliance and reference checks. Your privacy is important to us. Your data will be held in accordance with GDPR best practices and processed only in accordance with our recruiting processes.
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Note: We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed.
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