Senior Manager / Team Lead, Enterprise Applications (Enterprise Automation)
Location: Newark, NJ  Mostly remote (Onsite - 2 days Consistent onsite per month)
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire (Target conversion in approximately 90 days)
NOTE: We cannot consider third party candidates. Please do not contact us about this position.

About the Opportunity
Our client is seeking an experienced technology leader to lead its Enterprise Automation organization within Information Technology.
This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for driving enterprise automation strategy, application modernization, AI-enabled transformation, and software delivery across a large portfolio of enterprise business applications. You'll lead a team of approximately 45–60 technology professionals through multiple Team Leads while partnering closely with executive business stakeholders to modernize critical business processes.
If you're passionate about digital transformation, workflow automation, AI, and building high-performing technology organizations, we'd love to connect.

• Lead the Enterprise Automation organization supporting mission-critical enterprise applications
• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for workflow automation and intelligent automation platforms
• Drive modernization initiatives, transitioning from traditional RPA to AI-enabled automation solutions
• Partner with executive business leaders to identify automation opportunities and improve operational efficiency
• Oversee application architecture, software development, integration, production support, and SDLC governance
• Lead multiple managers overseeing teams of Business Systems Analysts, Software Engineers, Automation Developers, and Production Support professionals
• Manage vendor relationships, consulting partners, budgets, and offshore resources
• Champion Agile delivery, operational excellence, and continuous improvement

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 8+ years leading enterprise application development, workflow automation, or software engineering organizations
• 5+ years managing managers or Team Leads
• Experience leading organizations of approximately 40–60 technology professionals
• Strong background with enterprise workflow or business process automation platforms (IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) strongly preferred)
• Experience managing enterprise software through the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Proven success delivering large-scale enterprise applications and modernization initiatives
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with enterprise architecture, APIs, integrations, and distributed applications

• Healthcare payer or managed care experience
• IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW)
• IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM)
• UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Microsoft Power Automate, or similar RPA platforms
• AI, Intelligent Automation, Machine Learning, Generative AI, or Agentic AI initiatives
• Experience transitioning organizations from RPA to AI-driven automation
• Agile, Scrum, or SAFe leadership
• Vendor management and offshore delivery experience
• Cloud-based enterprise applications and modern integration architectures
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma, CSM, or SAFe certifications

• Lead a large, enterprise technology organization
• Drive the organization's AI and automation strategy
• Partner directly with executive leadership
• Shape the future of enterprise automation within a leading healthcare organization
• Fast-track contract-to-hire opportunity with anticipated conversion in approximately 90 days

Interested? Apply today or send me a direct message to learn more about this exciting leadership opportunity. We're actively interviewing qualified candidates with enterprise applications, workflow automation, and technology leadership experience.