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Robotic Process Automation Regional Lead Europe/Americas

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Allianz

Feb 17, 2025

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Munich
    Remote

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business management, communication technology or any other relevant field; Master’s degree preferred
  • OR willing to consider an equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience
  • 5+ years of project management and/or demand management, preferably in Robotic Process Automation
  • Proven track record in leading an internationally dispersed team of different cultural/ethical backgrounds of 5-10 team members
  • Deep experience in automation delivery, lifecycle management and operations as well as platform and people management
  • Established track record in working with market leading Automation platforms preferred (e.g., UiPath, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere)
  • Good analytical skills and experience working with automation processes
  • Knowledge on ITIL service and process management
  • Expertise in Robotic Process Automation, Coding basics (e.g. JAVA, SQL) is a plus
  • Very strong execution skills, ability to translate business requirements in technical solutions.
  • Ability to drive complex projects/requests, multi-task and prioritize with strong attention to details.
  • Knowledge on Testing tools, good understanding of testing requirements
  • High problem solution competencies, including analytical mindset and skills to analyze solutions and underlying business processes.
  • Collaborative team player, positive contributing to 'creating more value together'. Cultural sensitivity to fit into a multinational setup.
  • Strong presentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and coordinate resource management within the region, providing skilled staffing as required for RPA projects, RPA solution operations, and testing efforts.
  • Report regularly on resource utilization and availability, performance status of RPA solution, pipeline opportunities and potentials risks & blockers for RPA solution rollouts.
  • Facilitate stakeholder approvals and ensure to keep RPA solution requirements updated for developing new RPA solutions.
  • Account for necessary reviews and approval meetings, facilitating both alignments with the end-to-end process improvement team on RPA solution requirements (changes) and approval meetings before Go-Live of a RPA solution.
  • Manage the roll-out of RPA solutions by accounting for project timeline keeping and facilitating project activities, orchestrating necessary data collection (e.g., for network requirements, service line specifications), overseeing testing of RPA solution, and ensuring safe & compliant RPA solution deployment.
  • Identify potential delivery risks and devise strategies for mitigation.
  • Support regional Incident and Bug management, aligning with the RPA Service & Demand Manager as needed.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Robotic Process Automation Regional Lead?

The primary responsibility is to oversee and coordinate resource management for RPA projects in the Europe/Americas region, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and global standards while enhancing efficiency and customer engagement.

Where is the preferred location for the candidate?

The preferred candidate should be based in Munich, Germany.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor’s degree in business management, communication technology, or a relevant field is required, with a Master’s degree preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience will also be considered.

How many years of experience are needed in project or demand management?

A minimum of 5+ years of experience in project management and/or demand management, preferably in Robotic Process Automation, is required.

What skills are necessary for success in this role?

Necessary skills include strong analytical capabilities, execution skills, knowledge of automation delivery and lifecycle management, problem-solving competencies, and strong presentation skills.

What automation platforms should candidates be familiar with?

Candidates should preferably have experience working with market-leading automation platforms such as UiPath, Blue Prism, or Automation Anywhere.

Will the role involve managing a team?

Yes, the role involves leading an internationally dispersed team of different cultural and ethical backgrounds.

Is knowledge of coding important for this position?

Yes, having a basic knowledge of coding, such as JAVA and SQL, is a plus for this position.

Will this role require collaboration with other global teams?

Yes, continuous communication with global functions and local business units is essential for enhancing processes and supporting tool adoption.

How is performance and resource utilization tracked in this role?

Performance status of RPA solutions, resource utilization, and availability will be reported regularly to drive continuous improvement and manage the solution pipeline.

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