Associate Director of Process Innovation & Automation

Associate Director: Process Innovation & Automation Are you a visionary leader passionate about transforming operations through innovation and automation? Do you thrive on reimagining value streams and driving significant business impact? Randstad Enterprise’s Global Automation CoE is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Operational Excellence leader to join our dynamic and growing global team. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation, leveraging cutting-edge AI and automation technologies to create seamless experiences for talent, clients, and employees across North America, EMEA, and APAC regions. At the Automation CoE, we're not just automating tasks; we're reimagining entire value streams. As a senior leader, you will play a pivotal role in driving proactive end-to-end value stream transformations, utilizing both Lean Six Sigma methodologies and advanced AI and automation technologies. You'll work with agentic AI, low-code integration, and process automation platforms to develop solutions that make a real difference. If you're looking to grow your skills, work on meaningful projects, and be part of a team that's leading the charge in automation, the Automation CoE is the place for you. Join us and help us build the future of work! Key Responsibilities: Process Innovation & Automation Leadership: Lead the discovery and analysis of key value streams, identifying and prioritizing short-term and mid-to-long-term improvement opportunities. Strategic Roadmap Development: Collaborate with regional, GBS, Global Operations Office, and Automation CoE leaders to develop strategic roadmaps for key workflows and value streams, building compelling business cases and securing stakeholder buy-in. Delivery & Monitoring: Oversee the delivery of critical process optimization and automation projects, from solution design through deployment, ensuring high