- Company Name
- CAA South Central Ontario
- Job Title
- Automation Development Lead
- Job Description
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**Job title**
Automation Development Lead
**Role Summary**
Lead the design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Generative AI solutions. Build and execute a strategic roadmap that aligns automation initiatives with business objectives, ensuring projects meet quality, budget, and timeline targets. Manage a cross‑functional team of developers and analysts, establish governance frameworks, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to prioritize high‑impact processes.
**Expactations**
- Own end‑to‑end automation strategy for RPA and Generative AI.
- Drive continuous improvement, quality, and compliance across automation projects.
- Effectively communicate technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
- Foster a culture of teamwork, mentorship, and succession planning.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Develop and maintain a strategic roadmap for RPA and Generative AI implementation.
- Prioritize automation opportunities with senior management, evaluating ROI, complexity, and strategic importance.
- Lead a team of RPA developers and analysts through design, build, test, deploy, and support phases.
- Oversee project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and quality assurance.
- Conduct business process assessments, redesign workflows, and create detailed documentation (process maps, automation specs).
- Define and enforce governance, standards, and best practices for RPA and AI deployments.
- Ensure regulatory compliance related to data privacy, security, and auditing.
- Evaluate, select, and integrate third‑party AI tools and platforms.
- Manage vendor relationships to deliver business value.
- Champion continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team.
**Required Skills**
- 10+ years of progressive IT experience, including 5+ years in RPA bot development and 3+ years in people leadership and project delivery.
- Expertise in RPA platforms (UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism, etc.) and Generative AI technologies (NLP, computer vision, ML frameworks).
- Strong grasp of SDLC, Agile Scrum, and DevOps practices; experience leading Agile QA teams.
- Analytical mindset with ability to transform data into actionable insights.
- Proven vendor management and business‑impact delivery.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
- Leadership skills: retention, succession planning, and employee development.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
- Certifications preferred: RPA‑specific (UiPath Certified Advanced Developer, Automation Anywhere Advanced Automation Designer, Blue Prism Developer), Agile Scrum (CSM/PSP), and AI/ML (e.g., TensorFlow, ML Certification).