Key Accountabilities:

1. Automation Center of Excellence (CoE) Execution

Lead the operational and strategic execution of the Automation CoE for REPH.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:

Automation Solutioning Expertise

Extensive background in RPA, intelligent automation, and workflow automation technologies.

People Leadership

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.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred)Minimum 7–9 years of relevant experience, including at least 3–5 years leading automation solution delivery teamsStrong, hands-on experience in Python programming for automation scripting, custom solution development, and API integrationsWorking experience with low-code/no-code automation platforms (e.g., UiPath, Power Platform, etc.) for rapid delivery of appropriate use casesSolid understanding of Web Development fundamentals (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, REST APIs) to support custom automation and web integrationsAbility to assess automation requirements and determine the best-fit approach (low-code vs. full-stack development) based on complexity, scalability, and maintainabilityFamiliarity with intelligent document processing (IDP), OCR, low-code platform integrations, and hybrid automation architecturesExperience managing technical developers (both RPA developers and software engineers) and technical BAsPreferred certifications:Python programming certifications (PCEP, PCAP) or equivalent practical experienceUiPath Advanced RPA Developer, Microsoft Power Platform certification (preferred but not mandatory)Agile Scrum Master or Product Owner CertificationLean Six Sigma Green Belt (optional)

Reporting Line:

Reports to: Head of Operations Excellence and Automation (OPEX)Leads:Automation DevelopersTechnical Business Analysts (BAs)Partners Closely With:Data Science Lead (for AI + Automation intersection)OPEX teamAutomation Points of Contacts (POCs)Automation Leads (business partners)

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