Automation Engineering Team Lead
TEKsystems
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Job summary
TEKsystems is seeking a senior Automation leader to drive the vision and governance of enterprise AI agent and RPA initiatives. You will scale Copilot Studio agents, govern generative AI tooling, and stabilize UiPath automation as a foundational capability across multiple business units.
The role requires leading a team, aligning with PMO governance, and delivering automation across Finance, Logistics, Safety, and shared services. Hybrid work in North Canton, OH is supported.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS or related field; 5+ years in intelligent automation/RPA.
- 5+ years of intelligent automation experience across multiple business domains.
- Experience leading delivery of automation solutions across projects and teams.
- Strong communication and stakeholder facilitation skills.
Responsibilities
- Define automation vision, roadmap, and quarterly OKRs aligned with enterprise strategy.
- Lead Copilot Studio agent development, governance, and deployment for multiple business units.
- Own end-to-end UiPath/RPA delivery lifecycle including discovery, design, development, testing, deployment and support.
- Manage automation backlog, sprint planning, and delivery cadence using Agile/Scrum in Azure DevOps.
- Provide 24x7 support for critical automations and document processes and SOPs.
- Engage stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and track KPIs (ROI, cycle time).
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
- CONTRACT TO HIRE - MUST BE ABLE TO WORK W2 WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP NOW/IN THE FUTURE**
- CONTRACT TO HIRE - MUST BE ABLE TO WORK W2 WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP NOW/IN THE FUTURE**
Description
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.
- Lead scope-of-ownership decisions — determining what lands on this team and what doesn't — including Microsoft Copilot & Copilot Studio agent development, UiPath RPA build/support/roadmap, generative AI tool governance (Claude, ChatGPT, etc.), agentic & developer AI tools (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cowork), AI/automation policy/intake/approval workflows, and vendor evaluation & licensing decisions for AI/automation
- Conduct process discovery workshops, assess automation feasibility, and maintain a
prioritized intake backlog aligned to PMO governance and business unit demand
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 - Evaluate and pilot emerging AI capabilities (generative AI models, agentic frameworks) and make build-vs-buy recommendations.
RPA / Intelligent Automation (UiPath & Power Platform)
- Assume immediate operational ownership of existing UiPath automation portfolio, ensuring continuity, stability, and incident response as the team transitions from external managed support to internal ownership.
- Own end-to-end RPA delivery lifecycle: discovery, design, development, testing, deployment, and support
- Develop and maintain automations using UiPath Studio/StudioX and Orchestrator, and Power Platform; perform peer code reviews.
- Integrate UiPath with enterprise systems (ERP, TMS, APIs) and Microsoft ecosystem (Azure AD, Azure DevOps, SQL Server).
- Oversee RPA deployment including creation of CI/CD pipelines and creation of production Change Requests. Facilitate smooth transition to automated processes.
Team Leadership & Delivery Management
- Manage delivery across the team, including a Senior Automation Engineer and Junior Automation Engineer.
- Actively enhance the skills and performance of other engineers through dedicated mentoring, sponsorship, and providing constructive feedback. Their influence extends beyond their immediate team, contributing to the betterment of the automation function at large.
- Manage the automation backlog, sprint planning, and delivery cadence using Agile/Scrum practices within Azure DevOps.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Collaborate with Finance, Safety, Fleet Services, Logistics, and other business stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and drive adoption.
- Communicate complex technical problems, including benefits and risks, clearly and confidently with non-technical stakeholders, fostering effective collaboration between product (business) and automation teams.
- Track and report automation KPIs (cycle time, accuracy, ROI); continuously improve bot performance.
Operations & Support
- Provide 24x7 support for critical automations; proactively resolve incidents and suggest enhancements.
- Document business processes, technical specifications, SOPs, and training materials.
- Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio and Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps).
- Working knowledge of UiPath (Studio/StudioX, Orchestrator, REFramework, attended/unattended bots) or similar RPA platform.
- Experience designing, deploying, or governing generative AI and/or agentic AI tools in an enterprise setting.
- Strong business analysis skills: requirements elicitation, process modeling, ROI analysis, and stakeholder facilitation.
- Experience with SQL, APIs, and integrating automation with ERP/TMS systems and Microsoft Azure services.
- Familiarity with Agile delivery, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines for automation.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and meeting facilitation skills; ability to translate technical concepts for business audiences.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, mentor others, and thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
- Must be willing to provide 24x7 support of systems developed and maintained and able/willing to take initiative to solve problems in a timely fashion with proactive, creative, and aggressive problem diagnosis and solving skills.
- Ability to travel (light).
- UiPath Advanced Developer certification.
- Microsoft certifications related to Power Platform or Copilot Studio.
- Experience establishing AI/automation governance frameworks, policies, or Centers of Excellence.
- Experience with vendor evaluation and licensing decisions for AI/automation tooling.
- Familiarity with process mining and task mining methodologies.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Experience as a Team Lead, Manager, Mentor, or other leadership responsibility is a requirement for all candidates, as they will be creating a team from scratch.
- Experience hiring is helpful as this person will hire 2 engineers to join their team.
- Transportation/Logistics background not required but HIGHLY valuable.
- Familiarity with SDLC/methodologies/product delivery - lead roles in these projects.
Expert Level
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Canton, OH.
The pay range for this position is $58.00 - $68.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long‑term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in North Canton, OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real‑world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full‑stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands‑on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
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