Head of RPA (Robotic Process Automation)
BCA
Head of RPA (Robotic Process Automation)
£75000
BCA, City of Westminster
- Full time
- Contract
- Remote working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 18 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: a97e1e9047334f6a846a2161e9048bac
Full Job Description
As Head of RPA you will strategically lead our efforts in harnessing automation to streamline workflows and drive innovation across our organisation. Whilst being responsible for 6 dedicated team members, you will manage the full Lifecycle Management of RPA solutions from initiation / concept to handover to the Business, including aftercare. You will work closely with Director of Business Efficiency to shape RPA roadmap and prioritise Automations for the next 3-5 year+, with an aspiration to grow our number of automations to >200 and >10m transactions per month., RPA:
- Lead role in the implementation of New Products / Projects over the next 2-3 years, including New Automation Software, Document Understanding & Automation Hub
- Identify Group-wide automation opportunities, build next year's RPA Roadmap & seek approval from RPA Sponsor
- Design / set up best practices / processes for RPA CoE's Lifecycle
- Lead full lifecycle management of RPA solutions from Scouting to Implementation & Maintenance
- Lead RPA CoE ensuring Automation targets are delivered at the best possible quality
- Recruit, manage and help with the personal development of RPA's Developers & Analyst
- Ensure RPA CoE is compliant with CAG's best practises (i.e. Product Releases, Request for Changes, Deployments, Infrastructure design etc.)
- Work in collaboration with all relevant Cross-functional Teams including: Engineering, Architecture, ITOC, InfoSec, Test, Application, BE, Operations etc. in order to build and maintain a robust Product that can scale up quickly / efficiently at the lowest possible cost
- Along with Engineering & Architecture Teams, design and implement robust Infrastructure model & Disaster Recovery Plans
- Ensure Automations are functional 24/7 by implementing countermeasures and best practises (along with cross-functional teams such as Engineering & I.T. Operations Centre)
- Design communication plan & establish channels between End Users & RPA CoE to enable Business raise RFCs and communicate questions/clarifications needed
- Ensure all risks and issues are logged, communicated with stakeholders and managed through to resolution
- Set Annual & Interim Objectives & Personal Development Plans (PDPs)
- Complete Annual & Interim Reviews in-line with agreed Objectives & PDPs
- Identify tailored training opportunities for individuals within RPA CoE
- Build a 'Continuous Improvement' culture within the RPA CoE
- Promote an ongoing development of an 'RPA / Automation' community enabled to share automation ideas and engage with further Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
- Ensure RPA Products are always up to date with the latest releases and features
- Keep up to date with the latest products in RPA / AI Industry and introduce new tools for the enhancement of RPA CoE's capabilities (i.e. Orchestrator, Automation Hub, Task Capture, Document Understanding etc.)
- Build and maintain strong relationship with CAG's RPA Platform Partner (UiPath), negotiate new license contracts as well as renewals
- Build and maintain strong relationship with CAG's RPA Partners to enable CAG (if needed) to quickly scale and speed up Roadmap delivery through outsourcing
- Maintain cost control of Licensing Budget (Op. Ex.), achieve cost effective License set up / utilisation and ensure Cap. Ex. spend (if any) is managed below approved limit
5+ years' experience in a high volume, fast paced Corporate environment - Minimum of 2 years' experience in setting up & leading an RPA CoE
- Extensive experience of leading, coaching, mentoring & motivating a RPA CoE (6+ direct reports), especially where Team is spread across different geographical locations
- People Management experience
- Client (internal & external) stakeholder Management experience
- Experience of working in a large Transformation programme delivering Automation targets within expected timescale and budget
- Programme Management
- Tech Savvy with a deep knowledge in RPA Industry and UiPath Tools (i.e. Orchestrator, Automation Hub, Task Mining, Process Mining etc.)
£65,000 - £75,000 + car allowance + benefits
People Management:
Product, Partners & Budget Management:
BCA are the biggest name in Europe's vehicle remarketing industry, backed by the Constellation Automotive Group, we're part of a family including cinch and WeBuyAnyCar.com. We're growing hugely and are on a key digital transformation journey. We offer competitive salaries plus attractive benefits, unrivalled support to progress and flexible remote working.