Automation Manager

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This position offers a rare opportunity to lead a growing automation practice while remaining deeply engaged in the technology itself. You’ll work across business and IT teams to identify new automation opportunities, modernize infrastructure, and expand the organization’s automation capabilities through smart strategy and hands‑on innovation.

If you’re a proven automation leader with a passion for building scalable systems, empowering teams, and driving measurable business impact through technology—this is the opportunity to make a real difference.

Employee testimonials:

• Great company to work for! Many opportunities to grow! Excellent management team!
• Opportunity to learn and become a better you.
• This company instills pride and passion into their workers. This company is consistently growing and allows you to grow with them.
• Co‑workers are like family members, many opportunities for career growth, good work is acknowledged.

Title:
Automation Platforms Manager

Location:
Poughkeepsie, NY – Hybrid

Compensation: $120,000 – $135,000 + Bonus

We are seeking an experienced Automation Platforms Manager to lead a high‑performing team focused on advancing automation strategy, delivery, and operations across the enterprise. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who understands both the technical depth of automation engineering and the strategic value of enabling efficiency at scale.

You’ll be responsible for managing the day‑to‑day activities of the automation team, driving automation projects from concept through production, ensuring 24×7 support coverage, and maintaining a strong roadmap for technologies such as OpCon, UiPath, and RPA/Batch automation tools.

The ideal candidate is both a leader and a builder—someone who can oversee the automation program while rolling up their sleeves to design, implement, and optimize solutions using Python, Jenkins, Git, Bash, Ansible, and APIs within Azure/AWS hybrid environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of automation engineers responsible for the development, deployment, and support of automation solutions.
• Oversee day‑to‑day automation operations, ensuring proactive monitoring, stability, and 24×7 coverage for critical systems.
• Develop and execute the automation platform roadmap, driving innovation and alignment with business goals.
• Direct and deliver automation projects involving RPA, Batch, and CI/CD pipelines—from design to implementation.
• Automate workflows and build integrations using Python, Jenkins, Git, Bash, Ansible, and third‑party APIs.
• Design and deploy microservices‑based architectures using containerized applications.
• Ensure platform scalability, security, and reliability across Azure, AWS, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Create and maintain metrics and dashboards that track automation performance, utilization, and opportunities for improvement.
• Build strong business partnerships through proactive communication, engagement, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Mentor team members, manage performance, and foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Oversee adherence to SDLC and ITSM standards, ensuring quality, governance, and operational readiness in all automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive IT experience with at least 3+ years in automation leadership or management.
• Proven experience managing RPA, Batch, and CI/CD automation platforms (OpCon, UiPath, Jenkins, etc.).
• Strong technical hands‑on skills in Python, Git, Ansible, Bash scripting, and API integrations.
• Experience with containerization and microservices (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).
• Familiarity with cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or hybrid).
• Demonstrated success building and managing automation roadmaps, dashboards, and metrics.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to bridge technical and business priorities.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Banking and Investment Banking

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