Automation Engineering Team Lead

Kenan Advantage Group (KAG); Canton (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenan Advantage Group (KAG) seeks a senior AI automation leader to guide the vision, governance, design, and delivery of enterprise AI agent solutions. You will build Microsoft Copilot Studio agents, establish governance, and empower business units through automation while stabilizing UiPath RPA as a foundation.

Technologies include Copilot Studio, Power Platform, UiPath and generative AI tooling. Responsibilities cover strategy, lifecycle governance, and cross-domain delivery with a focus on

Qualifications

• 5+ years in intelligent automation / RPA.
• 3+ years leading automation delivery across multiple business domains.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation strategy and quarterly OKRs aligned with enterprise priorities.
• Design, develop, and deploy Copilot Studio agents for business units.
• Oversee agent development lifecycle from discovery to deployment.
• Evaluate emerging AI capabilities and build-vs-buy decisions.

Skills

AI agent development

Governance & compliance

Strategy & roadmap

Leadership

Automation engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or related field

Tools

UiPath

Copilot Studio

Power Platform

Generative AI tools

Job description

This position is based in North Canton, Ohio. Candidates should reside within a reasonable commuting distance of our North Canton office to support business needs.

Job Summary:

Lead the vision, governance, design, and delivery of AI agent and intelligent automation solutions across the enterprise. The primary mission of this role is to build and scale Microsoft Copilot Studio agents, establish enterprise AI governance, and enable business units through automation, while also stabilizing and operating the existing UiPath RPA portfolio as a foundational capability. Technologies span Copilot Studio, Power Platform, UiPath, and generative/agentic AI tooling.

Strategy, Vision & Roadmap

• Define and own the automation engineering vision, roadmap, and quarterly OKRs in alignment with enterprise strategy and the Director of Software Engineering's priorities.
  AI Agent Development & Copilot Studio
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of Microsoft Copilot and Copilot Studio agents for business units (Finance, Logistics, Safety, Fleet Services, and shared services) using a standard intake and delivery process.
• Oversee the agent development lifecycle: discovery, scoping, build, test, deploy, and iterate - ensuring agents meet quality, security, and supportability standards.
• Evaluate and pilot emerging AI capabilities (generative AI models, agentic frameworks) and make build-vs-buy recommendations.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in intelligent automation / RPA, including 3+ years leading delivery of automation solutions across multiple business domains.

Physical Requirements:

This role is performed in a standard office setting with regular use of computers and office equipment. The environment is climate-controlled with low to moderate noise levels.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of associates so classified. Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties at any time. Job description is subject to change. All employees of the Company are expected to:

• Promote positive work habits including effective and timely communication, teamwork and respect for co-workers.
• Provide constructive guidance to other employees and representatives of third parties.
• Contribute to providing the highest quality of products and services to customers.