Lead Asset Automation Engineer
Hearst
Charlotte, NC
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Asset Management, Automation, Automation Engineering, Business-to-Business (B2B), Change Management, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Management, Entertainment and Media, Financial Analysis, IT Service Management (ITSM), Identify Issues, Leadership, Mentoring, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Network Architecture/Engineering, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Python Programming/Scripting Language, REST (Representational State Transfer), Scripting (Scripting Languages), ServiceNow, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), System Integration (SI), System Operations, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Delivery, Television Broadcasting, Thought Leadership, Training/Teaching, Windows PowerShell, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Charlotte, NC
POSTED
30+ days ago
We're looking for an experienced automation professional who's ready to take the next step in their career-not just as a hands-on technical expert, but as a leader and mentor. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll spend about 70% of your time designing and executing a technical roadmap, and building or recommending integrations, and 30% coaching a small team and driving organizational change.
You'll lead a team of 2-3 experienced hardware and software professionals who have strong governance foundations but are looking for a compliment to their talents with someone who understands infrastructure-as-code, API integrations, and automation frameworks. Your job is to guide them on that journey while also establishing yourself as a go-to expert on automation and AI enablement across the organization.
What You'll Do
- Design and deliver the automation and systems integration roadmap for the organization
- Build or direct modern integrations across enterprise platforms using REST APIs, and/or re-platforming, and integration tools
- Work with subject matter technology teams (Identity engineering, ServiceNow development, Network Engineering, Automation Engineering, etc.) to build a robust asset management platform or platforms
- Create workflows, scripts, and automations that measurably reduce manual effort and improve operational efficiency
- Mentor and upskill a team of 2-3 technical professionals, introducing them to modern practices like IaC, CI/CD, and API development
- Champion the adoption of automation and AI tools across the organization, providing training, and enablement to non-technical teams
- Improve data flows and accuracy for our CMDB, asset management systems, and related platforms
- Replace legacy manual processes with modern, scalable automated solutions
You're a hands-on automation engineer who:
- Still loves to code, troubleshoot, and solve complex technical problems
- Is excited about mentoring others and helping them level up their skills
- Wants to influence how an organization thinks about automation and AI, not just execute on someone else's vision
- Communicates technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- 5-8+ years in automation engineering, systems integration, or platform engineering roles
- Experience with REST APIs and at least one scripting language (Python or PowerShell)
- Strong interest in Agentic AI and LLMs
- Experience owning or operating an enterprise system (CMDB, ITSM, asset management, or similar)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills-you can explain complex topics simply
- Exposure to Hardware or Software management
- ServiceNow familiarity
- Experience with integration platforms or automation approaches
- Familiarity with modern development practices (version control, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code)
- Exposure to AI tools, RPA platforms, or low-code/no-code automation solutions
- Experience leading change management or enablement initiatives
- Working knowledge of CMDB concepts and asset data lifecycle management
What Success Looks Like in Year One
- Technical delivery: You've built and deployed 3-5 high-impact integrations or automation workflows that measurably reduce manual work
- Team development: Your team members have successfully delivered automation projects using modern tools and practices they learned from you
- Organizational influence: You're recognized as the go-to expert on automation and AI, with multiple departments seeking your guidance
- Process modernization: You've replaced at least 2 legacy manual processes with scalable, maintainable automation solutions or you have integrated two systems to gain new insight
- Thought Leadership: Train up to become the AI though leader for the time with dedicated training and support to get you there
Our portfolio includes more than 360 businesses worldwide. On the consumer side, we operate 35 television stations, 28 daily newspapers and publish more than 200 magazine editions featuring many of the most iconic brands in media. We also hold ownership stakes in leading cable networks such as A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN. On the business-to-business side, our companies include Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information and analytics; Hearst Health, which provides intelligence and software that improve care outcomes; and Hearst Transportation, which delivers data and software for aviation, automotive and trucking.
Our strength lies in our people. We value the diverse perspectives that move us forward. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, military or veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees consistent with applicable law.
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