Role Overview:The Manager, AI Intelligent Automation will oversee the operating flow and organizational performance of Vizient's Intelligent Automation function. This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end lifecycle of automation initiatives, including intake, prioritization, funding, staffing, delivery, and value realization.
Key Responsibilities:- Own and improve the Intelligent Automation intake, triage, assessment, prioritization, and governance processes.
- Maintain portfolio visibility across all automation initiatives and partner with business leaders to clarify demand and business value.
- Coordinate with the Lead AI Automation Engineer to determine technical feasibility, architecture, and resource requirements.
- Manage annual and quarterly planning, budget forecasting, spend tracking, and financial reporting.
- Oversee workforce planning, hiring strategies, contractor management, and resource allocation.
- Manage portfolio risks, cross-team dependencies, and executive reporting while ensuring an effective support model.
- Lead formal people management, including performance reviews, career development, and team health.
Required Skills:- Strong understanding of enterprise Intelligent Automation, UiPath, and Microsoft Power Platform.
- Experience managing technology intake, prioritization, budgets, and multi-initiative portfolios.
- Ability to translate technical estimates and skill requirements into executable staffing and budget plans.
- Strong leadership, business partnership, financial management, and organizational skills.
- Experience communicating portfolio health, risks, and business value to senior leadership.
Qualifications:- 10+ years of experience in enterprise technology delivery, automation, engineering operations, or portfolio management.
- 5+ years of formal people management experience.
- Relevant degree preferred.
- Must be willing to work onsite in Irving, Texas.
Preferred Skills:- Experience managing an enterprise Automation Center of Excellence.
- Experience operating in healthcare or regulated industries.
- Experience managing a mixed workforce of employees, contractors, and vendors.
