Lead Intelligent Automation Developer

At Oshkosh, we build, serve and protect people and communities around the world by designing and manufacturing some of the toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We employ over 18,000 team members all united by a common purpose. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day.

Oshkosh Corporation is seeking an innovative, strategic, and technically proficient Lead Intelligent Automation Developer to lead and evolve our enterprise automation capabilities. This role will serve as the technical and strategic lead for the Intelligent Automation team, delivering high-impact automation solutions using UiPath, Microsoft Power Platform, and Generative AI (GenAI). The Lead Developer will drive solution design, architecture, and implementation while mentoring team members, influencing cross-functional initiatives, and shaping the future of automation at Oshkosh. This is a key leadership pipeline role with a future growth path into automation team management and strategic oversight.

Hybrid Work Arrangement - Must be able to work 3 days in office at our Oshkosh Global Headquarters in Oshkosh, WI.

YOUR IMPACT

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Serve as the technical authority and thought leader for automation solutions, identifying opportunities aligned to business strategy.
• Shape and refine the enterprise-wide automation roadmap in collaboration with business leaders, IT, and senior management.
• Influence enterprise digital transformation by integrating emerging technologies like GenAI, IDP, and low-code platforms.

Solution Design & Development

• Architect, develop, and deploy robust, scalable, and secure automation solutions using UiPath, Power Platform, and GenAI technologies.
• Design and lead the implementation of Minimum Viable Products (MVPs), proof of concepts, and full-scale solutions with measurable outcomes.
• Champion best practices in development, reuse of components, lifecycle management, and automated testing frameworks.

Generative AI & Advanced Capabilities

• Incorporate GenAI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Azure OpenAI) to enable advanced decision support, content generation, and workflow enhancements.
• Apply AI/ML capabilities for natural language processing, predictive analytics, and intelligent document processing (IDP).

Governance, Security & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to compliance standards (SOC, ITIL, GDPR, etc.) and implement secure automation practices, particularly for credential and data handling.
• Maintain detailed documentation (PDDs, SDDs, solution architecture) for audit readiness and lifecycle governance.
• Oversee bot management via UiPath Orchestrator and Power Platform Admin Center to ensure performance, visibility, and reliability.

Agile Delivery & Project Execution

• Champion Agile methodologies for development, backlog management, sprint planning, and iterative delivery using Azure DevOps.
• Manage cross-functional development efforts, ensuring alignment between automation solutions and business needs.

Mentorship & Team Enablement

• Serve as the lead mentor to Intelligent Automation Developers, providing technical guidance, conducting code reviews, and promoting skill development.
• Establish technical standards and reusable frameworks for broader team use.
• Foster a high-performance culture rooted in collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation.

Operational Excellence

• Establish, monitor, and report on KPIs/OKRs for automation impact and team performance.
• Lead post-implementation support and continuous improvement efforts across production bots and AI models.
• Drive reuse, maintainability, and extensibility of automation assets across business domains.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8-10+ years of experience in intelligent automation development, including hands-on experience with UiPath, Power Platform, and Generative AI.
• Proven expertise in designing, developing, and scaling enterprise automation solutions.
• Strong understanding of process design, optimization, and systems integration using APIs and low-code tools.
• Experience with Agile delivery practices and DevOps toolchains (Azure DevOps, Jira, Git, etc.).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in a technical or business field.
• Certifications:
  • UiPath Certified Advanced RPA Developer
  • UiPath AI Professional or Solution Architect Professional
  • Microsoft Power Platform Solution Architect Expert
  • Certified Scrum Product Owner or PMP
• Experience working within a Center of Excellence (CoE) or leading platform governance initiatives.
• Experience with cloud services such as Azure AI, Logic Apps, and Dataverse.
• Exposure to finance, supply chain, or HR domains in manufacturing or industrial environments.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align automation solutions to long-term business objectives.
• Technical Leadership: Deep knowledge of automation platforms with the ability to architect end-to-end solutions.
• Innovation: Ability to bring emerging tech into practical business use cases.
• Collaboration: Builds trust and alignment across IT, business, and leadership teams.
• Influence & Communication: Effectively communicates vision and technical concepts to varied audiences.
• Mentorship: Coaches and uplifts team members, fostering professional development and technical growth.

Why Join Us?

At Oshkosh Corporation, you'll play a central role in our automation journey—driving innovation, accelerating digital transformation, and building solutions that make a difference. As the Lead Intelligent Automation Developer, you’ll shape the future of automation at Oshkosh and be positioned for career advancement into future leadership roles, including automation team management.

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Pay Range:

$102,800.00 - $176,800.00

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