Job Title : Automation Lead
Experience Level : 10+ years of total experience, with 4–6 years in automation and RPA leadership roles
About the Role :
We are looking for an experienced Automation Led to drive the execution of automation initiatives across business units. This role involves leading a team of developers, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring the successful delivery of automation projects using platforms like Automation Anywhere, Power Automate, or UiPath. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation, leadership capabilities, and a passion for process improvement through intelligent automation.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of automation projects, from requirement gathering to deployment and support.
- Manage and mentor a team of RPA developers and analysts.
- Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and define project scope.
- Design and review automation workflows to ensure scalability, maintainability, and performance.
- Ensure adherence to automation governance, coding standards, and best practices.
- Monitor project timelines, risks, and deliverables to ensure successful execution.
- Provide technical guidance and troubleshoot complex automation issues.
- Maintain documentation and support knowledge transfer across teams.
- Continuously evaluate new tools and technologies to enhance automation capabilities.
Required Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.10+ years of IT experience, with at least 4 years in RPA / automation leadership roles.Hands-on experience with at least one RPA platform : Automation Anywhere, Power Automate, or UiPath.Strong understanding of business process management and automation lifecycle.Experience in managing cross-functional teams and delivering enterprise-scale automation solutions.Proficiency in scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, VBScript).Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.Preferred Qualifications :
RPA certifications (e.g., UiPath Advanced Developer, Automation Anywhere Master RPA Professional).Experience with AI / ML integration in automation workflows.Familiarity with process mining tools and analytics platforms.Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and API integrations.Knowledge of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.