AI Automation and Data Strategy Manager

About this opportunity: We are seeking a highly technical and dynamic leader to drive AI-powered automation and data strategy across our global hyperscaler programs. In this role, you will operate as a hands-on leader and strategist, shaping and executing the roadmap for automation, tooling, and data-driven decision-making. While an individual contributor role, you will lead a global, matrixed team to design scalable solutions that improve delivery quality, accelerate deployments, industrialize operations and optimize the cost structure. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of data center engineering, AI-driven automation, and global service delivery, influencing how next-generation infrastructure is built and operated at scale.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the AI-driven automation and data strategy for global hyperscaler delivery programs; Establish a scalable tools and automation roadmap aligned with engineering and delivery goals; Identify and prioritize high-impact automation use cases; Build business cases and secure leadership approval; Collaborate with peers to identify improvement needs and prioritize use cases; Lead a matrixed global team across regions and functions to deliver automation solutions end-to-end; Drive execution, adoption, and continuous improvement of automation tools and data capabilities within the approved budget; Partner with engineering, delivery, and commercial teams to embed solutions into live programs; Enable data-driven operations through advanced analytics and AI capabilities; Leverage AI/ML to improve efficiency, quality, forecasting, and root cause analysis; Define data standards, instrumentation, and feedback loops to continuously optimize delivery; Support development of customer APIs; Establish metrics to measure program effectiveness, efficiency, and automation ROI

Requirements

Bachelor’s or higher degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; 10+ years of experience across data center or telecom infrastructure engineering, automation (scripting, tooling, platforms), and large-scale deployment or operations programs; Strong understanding of available AI/ML applications in operations and automation, data lake and AI platform options; Proven experience defining and executing automation and data strategies at scale; Experience working in a global delivery model, including offshore and nearshore teams; Ability to lead in a matrixed organization; Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on operational efficiency and scalability; Comfortable operating across multiple time zones in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Annual bonus opportunity under Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan; Three medical plan options and a dental plan option with company credits; 401(k) Plan with automatic 3% company contribution and matching up to 4%; Company-paid basic life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability; Stock Purchase Plan; Minimum 15 days accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours volunteer time, and 80 hours sick time annually; Up to 16 weeks paid maternity leave and 6 weeks paid parental or adoption leave; Financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs