Automation Delivery Lead

Location : India, Bangalore

Position Summary

The Automation Delivery Lead is responsible for driving the successful delivery and continuous development of Epiroc's automation capabilities. The role serves as the bridge between business stakeholders, technical teams, and service providers to ensure that automation initiatives deliver measurable business value and support Epiroc's strategic objectives.

Through strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and delivery governance, the Automation Delivery Lead ensures that automation services are planned, prioritized, implemented, and continuously improved in alignment with business needs and enterprise standards.

Key Responsibilities

Automation Delivery Management

• Lead and coordinate the end-to-end delivery of automation initiatives and services.
• Ensure automation projects are executed according to agreed scope, timelines, quality standards, and business expectations.
• Manage priorities, dependencies, risks, and resource requirements across multiple initiatives.
• Monitor delivery performance and drive corrective actions when required.

Business and Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary point of contact between business stakeholders and automation delivery teams.
• Facilitate collaboration between business, IT, architecture, security, operations, and external partners.
• Understand business needs and translate them into actionable automation initiatives.
• Build trusted relationships and ensure stakeholder alignment throughout the delivery lifecycle.

Automation Strategy and Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities where automation can improve efficiency, quality, compliance, and business value.
• Contributes to the development and execution of the automation roadmap.
• Promote best practices, standards, and governance within the automation domain.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes, tools, and ways of working.

Vendor and Service Management

• Collaborate with internal and external service providers to ensure effective delivery and support.
• Participate in planning, forecasting, and prioritization of automation-related initiatives.
• Support budget management and resource planning activities within the automation area.

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure automation solutions comply with Epiroc standards, security requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Support risk management, documentation, operational readiness, and service transition activities.
• Ensure appropriate governance and reporting mechanisms are maintained.

Required Competencies and Experience

• 2 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proven experience leading automation, RPA, or digital transformation initiatives in a complex enterprise environment.
• Strong understanding of automation technologies and automation delivery frameworks.
• Experience managing projects, services, or delivery portfolios involving multiple stakeholders and teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without direct authority.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in global and multicultural environments.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies and continuous improvement practices

Key Behaviors

The successful candidate demonstrates:

• Ownership and accountability for delivery outcomes.
• A collaborative and inclusive approach to teamwork.
• Strong customer and business focus.
• Proactive leadership and initiative-taking.
• Transparency and integrity in communication and decision-making.
• A growth mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic environment.
• The ability to build trust and establish effective working relationships across business and IT.

Why Join the Team

The Automation Delivery Lead will play a key role in supporting Epiroc's digital transformation journey. The position offers an opportunity to work with business-critical initiatives, influence strategic direction, and contribute to the continued development of automation capabilities across a global organization.

You will join a collaborative and high-performing team where innovation, knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and professional development are encouraged. The role provides broad exposure to business processes, modern technologies, and stakeholders across Epiroc's global operations, creating a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the organization's future success.