Manager, Data Architecture, AI, & RPA

Location: Vernon Hills, IL     

Department: IT

Direct Reports/Manages others: Yes

Hybrid Schedule: Our hybrid work environment includes two (2) remote days/week.

Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.

Summary:

The RPA Manager will lead our data architecture efforts, our efforts in robotic process automation, as well as researching how artificial intelligence might play a role in our future success. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and architecture efforts for our data warehouse and other analytical systems.
• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to understand existing processes and identify automation and/or AI opportunities.
• Conduct in-depth process analysis to discover AI opportunities and recommend process changes, while ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies around AI, Machine Learning, and RPA.
• Propose and implement improvements to existing RPA solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manage a small team of direct reports, providing clear goal setting, coaching, and collaboration all while maintaining Rust-Oleum’s culture. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10 years of relevant experience, with at least 5  years leading a data architecture or data engineering team.
• Familiarity with Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Synapse Analytics.
• Programming skills in SQL and Python.
• Experience with AI and Machine Learning concepts.
• Understanding of RPA technologies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates!  After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave. 

We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service.  Rust-Oleum offers 9 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year.  You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.

Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.