Manager, Automation, Implementation and Development

Position Summary

The Manager, Automation, Implementation and Development will manage the implementation and testing efforts for industrial automation projects, with a focus on ensuring the delivery of high-quality implementations of hardware, software and system documentation.  This role involves planning, executing, and improving testing and development processes to ensure that all systems, application, and processes meet or exceed business requirements and standards. This role will lead/manage or collaborate closely with project teams, testing teams, developers, business analysts and operations to provide guidance on Industrial Automation process integration and implementation.

In this role, the Manager, Automation, Implementation and Development will be responsible for defining and maintaining testing and implementation strategies that align with the organization’s business goals and technology roadmap.  This role will serve as a key advocate for quality throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring thorough validation and verification of all deliverables, including both project and operations.  This position will also play a vital role in identifying opportunities to integrate automation with artificial intelligence as part of a continuous improvement within operational processes, driving efficiency and scalability.  Additionally, this role will focus on developing and improving comprehensive automated testing and documentation, as well as enhancing the overall framework for development and implementation processes to ensure consistency and adherence to best practices.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Develop and implement strategies to automate test cases for projects including software development, infrastructure updates, application and hardware implementations.
• Oversee all stages of testing (functional, performance, integration, regressions, and user acceptance) ensuring the accuracy and reliability of testing output. In addition, ensure all operational changes have the required automated test cases prior to production roll outs.
• Work closely with project managers, business analysts, developers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure quality at every stage of the development lifecycle.
• Identify, document, and track issues through to resolution, while working with the development team to ensure timely fixes.
• Analyze processes and suggest improvements to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of testing and quality efforts.
• Ensure that all projects and operational changes in production comply with internal quality standards, industry best practices, and any relevant regulatory requirements.
• Lead efforts in test automation where applicable to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
• Provide regular reporting on progress, defect metrics, and overall quality health of projects.
• Adheres specifically to all company policies and procedures, Federal and State regulations, and laws. 
• Display dedication to position responsibilities and achieve assigned goals and objectives.
• Always represent the Company in a professional manner and appearance.
• Understand and internalize the Company’s purpose,
• Display loyalty to the Company and its organizational values.
• Display enthusiasm and dedication to learning how to be more effective on the job and share knowledge with others.
• Work effectively with co-workers, internal and external customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listen to and objectively consider ideas and suggestions from others; keep commitments; keep others informed of work progress, timetables, and issues; address problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solution