Director of Automation Engineering

The Director of Automation Engineering & AI is a strategic leadership role responsible for the vision, strategy, and execution of automation, integration, and AI initiatives within our enterprise Business Technology group. This leader is a hands-on and trusted partner to the business, championing the use of technology to drive operational efficiency, accelerate innovation, and empower our teams.

You will lead a team of high-performing automation and AI professionals and be accountable for the full lifecycle of our automation solutions, with a deep focus on Workato. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with a deep technical understanding of automation principles and a proven ability to build strong relationships and deliver measurable results.

What You'll Do

As the leader for Automation and AI, you will drive strategy, execution, and governance across the enterprise by focusing on four key pillars:

Strategy & Partnership

• Develop and execute a multi-year Automation and AI roadmap aligned with company-wide strategic priorities

• Act as a strategic partner to executive leadership, translating complex business challenges into actionable, high-impact automation solutions

• Collaborate with functional leaders to identify and prioritize efficiency gains through new automation capabilities

Technical & Platform Excellence

• Serve as the subject matter expert for our core automation platform Workato and other related automation and integration platforms (e.g., iPaaS, RPA)

• Oversee the architecture, development, and maintenance of all system automations and integrations, ensuring reliability and scalability

• Establish and lead an Automation Center of Excellence to enforce best practices, governance, and security standards

• Drive the data strategy for automation flows, ensuring reliable data transfer, transformation, and accessibility for business intelligence

Team Leadership & Delivery

• Build, mentor, and empower a high-talent, resilient team of automation and AI engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability

• Manage the intake, prioritization, and delivery of all automation and AI projects, ensuring quality and predictability

• Proactively manage budget, expenditures, and vendor relationships (including contract negotiation and new technology evaluation)

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Champion a culture of innovation by proactively identifying and leveraging emerging tools and capabilities (AI, automation, data analytics) across all enterprise domains

• Continuously improve processes and systems to enhance productivity and user experience

What You'll Do

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; MBA or Master's degree is a plus

• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT, Business Systems, or Automation Engineering

• 5 years of people management experience, preferred

• Demonstrated expertise and hands-on experience with Workato and other integration/automation tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of enterprise software systems, business processes, and agile project management methodologies

• Proven ability to build, lead, and mentor high-performing teams of technical specialists

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus across all levels of the organization

• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, vendor relationships, and complex technology projects

• Proven expertise in driving organizational change and promoting the adoption of new technologies.

Travel Requirements & Working Conditions

• Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, not in a Workiva office

• Up to 20% travel

How You'll Be Rewarded

A discretionary bonus typically paid annually

Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire

401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package

The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors.

Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic.

Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email talentacquisition@workiva.com.

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Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.