Intelligent Automation Lead II

ABC Phones of North Carolina Inc

  • Durham, NC
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Own the end-to-end lifecycle of AI-dependent software implementations, from use case scoping and hypothesis definition through pilot evaluation, ROI tracking, operationalization, and business owner handoff; ensure every platform investment is fully utilized before it's considered done. Partner with Level I on shared initiatives, owning the technically complex and pro-code layers while Level I leads low code builds and rapid prototyping.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDurham, NC

    Description

    LOCATION: (Raleigh/Durham) Hybrid

    ABOUT US

    Victra is Verizon's largest premium retailer in the United States. We thrive on collaboration, innovation, and performance. Our mission is to "Connect technology to life in a trustworthy, fun, and profitable way." We work closely with Verizon and our brand partners to deliver exceptional product offerings, promotions, and campaigns that drive in-store traffic and revenue.

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    The Intelligent Automation Lead II is the technical edge of Victra's automation delivery function. This role goes deeper than Level I - owning complex agent development, API integrations, and pro-code solutions that go beyond low-code platforms. They partner closely with Level I on shared initiatives but take point on anything requiring real technical depth, structured pilot evaluation, or agentic frameworks. Equally comfortable in a stakeholder meeting and a Python environment.

    This role co-owns the automation mandate and SaaS consolidation work, manual processes, building the solutions, and proving the savings.

    Level: Mid-Level (3-5 yrs) | Type: Individual Contributor | Reports to: Director, AI & Product Management

    KEY RESPONSABILITIES:

    • Design and build automation solutions using pro and low code across platforms including Python, agent SDKs, Power Platform, and Copilot Studio.
    • Build agentic workflows using starter-level frameworks (Foundry, Vertex, or equivalent), multi-step processes that go beyond single-prompt interactions.
    • Own the end-to-end lifecycle of AI-dependent software implementations, from use case scoping and hypothesis definition through pilot evaluation, ROI tracking, operationalization, and business owner handoff; ensure every platform investment is fully utilized before it's considered done.
    • Design and run structured pilots with defined success criteria, A/B testing frameworks, and go/no-go recommendations, in partnership with Finance.
    • Lead technical assessments of processes to identify and build automation candidates, document savings, and ongoing monitoring requirements.
    • Identify SaaS overlap and redundancy across the organization and build the technical case for consolidation.
    • Assess build vs. buy decisions with working POCs as the output, not just analysis.
    • Hand off production-ready solutions to engineering with clear documentation, acceptance criteria, and scaling requirements
    • Partner with Level I on shared initiatives, owning the technically complex and pro-code layers while Level I leads low code builds and rapid prototyping.
    • Enforce governance standards before anything goes live; maintain the shared automation capabilities inventory.
    • Enable business and technical teams through demos, walkthroughs, and knowledge sharing.

    WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

    • 3-5 years of experience in automation, technical product, or an innovation-adjacent role with a history of firsthand building.
    • Ability to write Python or similar to solve real business problems and build working prototypes, not just evaluating tools theoretically.
    • Familiarity with agent frameworks, LLM tooling, and automation SDKs; comfortable with concepts like tool-calling, orchestration, and multi-step workflows
    • Structured thinker who can design a pilot with clear success criteria, run an A/B test, and document findings objectively in partnership with Finance.
    • Comfortable communicating technical findings to non-technical stakeholders, in writing and in demos.
    • Intellectually curious with a strong bias toward building and testing over theorizing.
    • Experience with both low-code/no-code platforms and pro-code approaches, moves between them based on what the problem needs.
    • Prior experience in retail tech, contact center operations, or enterprise SaaS evaluation is a plus.

    WHY JOIN US?

    • Competitive Pay
    • Flexible Time Off Options
    • Paid training and career development opportunities
    • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
    • 401k retirement plan
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Employee discounts on Verizon services
    • Referral bonuses and exciting contests
    • Career pathing opportunities

    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer-and celebrate our employees' differences, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better.

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