Associate Director, Apps & Automations

Who we are is what we do.

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 100+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 5,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Why should you be part of our success story?

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50,  Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $12 billion valuation and $800  million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

Summary

The Associate Director, Applications & Automation, will lead a team responsible for developing and implementing application solutions and automation strategies to enhance operational efficiency. This role ensures that technology solutions align with business needs, optimizes workflows, and oversees the management of key applications and vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise-wide systems and automation strategy, overseeing technical teams supporting CX, Operations and Customer Success, while coordinating with Sales Systems to ensure cohesive technical solutions across departments.

• Direct and manage multiple technical teams including System Analysts, Technical Program Managers and Automation Engineers, ensuring delivery of scalable, reliable, and innovative solutions. This includes managing both individual contributors and team managers in a hybrid structure.

• Act as the central technical systems coordinator across departments, providing strategic direction for system integrations, automation initiatives, and cross-functional technical projects.

• Drive the organization's internal automation and AI strategy, identifying opportunities for innovation and overseeing implementation of AI solutions that enhance operational efficiency for internal teams (e.g., AI-powered ticket summarization, automated workflows, intelligent routing).

• Establish technical standards, best practices, and governance frameworks across internal systems, ensuring alignment with security requirements and business objectives.

• Partner with department leaders and stakeholders to align technical roadmaps with business priorities, ensuring coordinated development and optimization of systems. Serve as product operations partner for customer-facing product teams.

• Guide and mentor team managers and individual contributors, helping them develop while maintaining high standards of technical excellence and operational efficiency. Build team cohesion across a fully distributed, international team.

• Oversee system architecture decisions to ensure scalability, reliability, and security across the technical landscape, including decisions on build vs. buy and technology selection.

• Drive continuous improvement in system integration, automation capabilities, and operational efficiency through data-driven insights and industry best practices.

• Partner with IT, Procurement, and Security teams on vendor selection and management, providing technical evaluation and requirements to support procurement negotiations and ensure compliance with organizatio