Deputy Director - Automation

Job description

Overview

Team Leadership

·  Mentor, and inspire a team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
·  Lead recruitment efforts to attract and onboard top engineering talent.
·  Set clear performance expectations for team members, conduct regular performance reviews, and provide constructive feedback.
·  Ability to work with multiple cross functional and technical teams to facilitate effective delivery of digital products
Responsibilities

Technical Leadership:

·  Bring a strong technical background to the role, participating in architecture discussions, code reviews, and providing hands-on guidance when needed. Very strong in at least 1 of the below areas
·  Deep understanding of automation technology like RPA, UI path, low code platforms like power platform
·  Deep understanding of AI domain (like Conversational AI, Gen AI) and AI frameworks (like TensorFlow, PyTorch, computer vision) and cloud AI services like Azure open AI
·  Deep understanding of micro service/API design/develop on cloud and integration patterns on cloud (preferably Azure)
·  High system design skill – System integration Patterns on Cloud , design for scalability, availability and other cloud design best practices
·  Ability to review and identify point of failures in system design and make alternate design decisions
·  Decides, documents, and ensures adherence to software development life cycle for all digital products in line with industry and PepsiCo standards (Runbooks, Coding standards etc.)
·  Stay informed about emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in software engineering.
·  Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, for both in house and vendor teams.
·  Define best practices and solve common technical and process related problems applicable across projects
·  Develop and manage project timelines and resources and notify leadership on delivery risks

Collaboration and Communication:

Highly skilled in vendor management and vendor governance to ensure quality deliver from vendor teams

·  Ability to oversee and manage multiple products under development and priorities at the same time in a fast faced agile environment
·  Excellent analytical, collaboration and communication skills (written and verbal)

Continuous Improvement:

·  Identify opportunities to optimize software development processes, streamline workflows, and improve team efficiency.
·  Implement agile methodologies and practices to enable iterative development, continuous integration, and timely delivery.
·  Drive the adoption of DevOps practices to enhance software deployment and maintenance.
·  Exposure to SNOW (incident management, Change management)
·  Exposure to production support process or DevOps Model

Learning and Growth:

·  Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, Intelligent Automation Tools & Platforms and industry trends to contribute fresh ideas and approaches to Digital Factory Product Development
·  Invest time to Complete Training & Certifications for the Core & Aspirational Tech Stacks (Tools/Platforms)
·  Invest time to learn about Organisation (PepsiCo, GBS & DF) & Digital Products
Qualifications

·  Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
·  Proven experience (typically 10+ years) in software development, with at least 2+ years in handling multi-team enterprise projects
·  Strong technical background with proficiency in one of the relevant programming languages and technologies(understanding of RPA/UI path tools Or deep knowledge of AI services on cloud Or Deep expertise in developing full stack digital solutions)
·  Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
·  Experience with agile methodologies and software development lifecycle.
·  Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical contributions.
·  Track record of successfully delivering software projects on time and within scope (Digital transformations preferred)
·  Problem-solving mindset and ability to make informed decisions under pressure.
·  Strong organizational and project management skills.