VEI Analyst, Transformation at Pernod Ricard in New York, NY

Summary: Pernod Ricard is a global premium spirits and wine company seeking a VEI Analyst to join their Organizational Effectiveness & Transformation team. This role focuses on identifying and deploying automation and AI solutions to enhance processes and employee experiences across various business functions. Responsibilities: - Partner with teams across Finance, Marketing, Sales, HR, and Operations to identify automation and AI opportunities, completing assessments and prioritizing high‑value use cases within your first 90 days - Translate business needs into clear technical requirements and support the design and deployment of automation solutions such as workflow tools, robotic process automation, and AI agents - Document process flows, use cases, and impact metrics to ensure solutions are scalable, sustainable, and aligned with organizational goals - Support change and adoption efforts by contributing to training, playbooks, and communications that help teams confidently use new digital tools - Track and report progress through a centralized AI & Automation Opportunity Tracker and contribute to monthly dashboards for senior leadership - Benchmark internal and external best practices to help shape Pernod Ricard USA’s automation and AI strategy Required Qualifications: - Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Data/Technology, or a related field - Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate business needs into actionable insights - Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Power Automate, UiPath, Zapier) and AI platforms (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT) - Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and manage multiple priorities - Curiosity and a growth mindset, with enthusiasm for learning new technologies and improving how work gets done Required Skills: Automation tools, Artificial Intelligence platforms, Analytical skills, Technical requirements translation, Curiosity, Growth mindset Benefits: Flexible work policy, Hybrid option with flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week