Director of Automation Engineering

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October 8

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Workiva

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SaaS • Enterprise • Finance

Workiva is a comprehensive platform designed for corporate reporting, ESG, audit, and risk management. It offers integrated reporting solutions that connect data, unify processes, and empower teams to focus on value-added work. Over 6000 international companies trust Workiva for its ability to streamline workflows and provide a single source of truth for financial and non-financial data. The platform incorporates cutting-edge technology, including AI and automation, to enhance security and compliance with current and future regulatory requirements. Workiva's solutions are tailored to various sectors, including banking, insurance, and investments, and the platform supports teams in accounting, finance, audit, risk, and sustainability.

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2008

☁️ SaaS

🏢 Enterprise

💸 Finance

💰 $689.3k Venture Round on 2014-10

📋 Description

• Drive strategy, execution, and governance across the enterprise by focusing on four key pillars: Strategy & Partnership, Technical & Platform Excellence, Team Leadership & Delivery, Innovation & Continuous Improvement • 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 • Serve as the subject matter expert for our core automation platform Workato and other related automation and integration platforms • 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 • Build, mentor, and empower a high-talent, resilient team of automation and AI engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability

🎯 Requirements

• 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

🏖️ Benefits

• A discretionary bonus typically paid annually • Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire • 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package