Associate Director - Engineering

This is a strategic leadership role responsible for building and scaling the enterprise automation capability. The role combines technology depth, advisory mindset, and delivery ownership to drive next-gen automation including Agentic AI. Key Role Expectations Lead end-to-end Automation CoE for the enterprise Transition from traditional RPA to Intelligent & Agentic Automation Champion innovation, value realization, and transformation Act as a bridge between business, technology, and strategy Be a hands-on leader, not a supervisory manager Key Responsibilities Enterprise Automation Leadership Define long-term automation & AI roadmap Scale adoption across business units Establish governance, standards, and best practices Drive enterprise-level value realization Improve / evolve the overall value proposition of the existing set up. Solutioning & Technology Leadership Provide end-to-end automation solutioning Drive innovative problem solving by leveraging optimum tools / technologies (represented below but not limited to): RPA platforms (AA, UiPath) AI/ML, GenAI, Agentic frameworks Data engineering & visualization IDP and workflow automation Enable integration of automation with enterprise tech ecosystem Delivery & Value Realization Own program delivery across multiple initiatives Track KPIs, ROI, and business impact Drive continuous improvement and optimization Build a strong automation pipeline Stakeholder Management Partner with senior leaders across functions Influence decision-making with data and insights Drive change management and adoption Team Leadership Lead and develop 3 direct reports Build future-ready skills within the team Create a high-performance, non-supervisory culture Vendor & Commercial Management Manage vendor ecosystem and contracts Optimize cost, licensing, and platform investments Drive partner-led innovation where required Innovation & Future State Lead transition to Agentic Automation model Build automation capability as a strategic differentiator Proactively showcase innovation internally and externally What Makes This Role Unique Enterprise-wide influence (not limited to one function) Opportunity to shape next-gen automation (Agentic AI) High visibility with senior leadership Strong culture with employee-centric approach Entrepreneurial environment with no supervisory layers