Automation Solutions and Delivery Lead

About the job Automation Solutions and Delivery Lead Key Accountabilities: 1. Automation Center of Excellence (CoE) Execution Lead the operational and strategic execution of the Automation CoE. Drives strategic decision-making for selecting the optimal automation framework - balancing speed, flexibility, scalability, and total cost of ownership. Oversee the day-to-day management and operational maturity of the Automation CoE. Define and enforce automation development standards, solution design principles, and best practices. Monitor industry trends to recommend new automation technologies and practices. 2. Team Leadership and Talent Development Manage a team of Automation Developers and Technical Business Analysts. Provide technical guidance, mentorship, performance management, and career development pathways for the team. Foster a high-performance culture focused on quality, speed, and innovation. 3. Automation Pipeline Management and Delivery Collaborate with division-level Automation POCs to build, assess, and maintain a robust pipeline of automation opportunities. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and achieve intended business outcomes. Maintain an automation backlog and facilitate governance reviews for pipeline prioritization. 4. Solution Development and Implementation Oversight Ensure best practices in solution architecture, reusable component design, and automation development. Implement agile delivery principles to manage project sprints, demos, retrospectives, and releases. Manage project risks, testing cycles, and post-deployment support protocols. 5. Stakeholder Engagement and Value Realization Act as the main delivery partner for automation engagements, communicating clearly with business stakeholders about project status, risks, and outcomes. Collaborate with the OPEX partners to embed automation into broader business transformation initiatives. Lead regular governance sessions, value tracking, resource utilization and performance reporting for automation initiatives. 6. Collaboration with the OPEX Director and Data Science Lead Partner with the Data Science Lead to explore opportunities for AI integration into automation solutions (e.g., intelligent bots, predictive workflows). Collaborate with the OPEX Director to align automation projects with broader digital transformation goals. Core Competencies: Extensive background in RPA, intelligent automation, and workflow automation technologies. Strong track record in leading technical teams (developers and technical BAs) toward successful delivery. Delivery Management Skilled in agile project management, sprint planning, and operational governance for automation programs. Cross-Functional Collaboration Works across business, technical, and transformation teams to drive integrated outcomes. Innovation and Scalability Continuously seeks opportunities to scale automation impact and leverage emerging technologies. Qualification Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field (Masters preferred) Minimum 7-9 years of relevant experience, including at least 3-5 years leading automation solution delivery teams Strong, hands-on experience in Python programming for automation scripting, custom solution development, and API integrations Working experience with low-code/no-code automation platforms (e.g., UiPath, Power Platform, etc.) for rapid delivery of appropriate use cases Ability to assess automation requirements and determine the best-fit approach (lowcode vs. full-stack development) based on complexity, scalability, and maintainability Familiarity with intelligent document processing (IDP), OCR, low-code platform integrations, and hybrid automation architectures Experience managing technical developers (both RPA developers and softwareengineers) and technical BAs Preferred certifications:- Python programming certifications (PCEP, PCAP) or equivalent practical experience- UiPath Advanced RPA Developer, Microsoft Power Platform certification (preferred but not mandatory)- Agile Scrum Master or Product Owner Certification- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (optional) #J-18808-Ljbffr