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They supervise staff, manage resources and budgets, and drive continuous improvement across infrastructure, applications or support services. Employees serving at this level - IT Manager I - are expected to lead a small team with members who are typically individual contributors and possess common skillsets with similar objectives.\nThe AI and Intelligent Automation Manager leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for delivering Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) strategy and solutions that drive business value across the enterprise. This role provides direction, prioritization, and oversight for a shared pool of resources focused on identifying automation opportunities, improving business processes, and accelerating innovation through intelligent technologies, including applying the Start, Stop, Continue Organizational Framework to assess priorities, refine ways of working, and drive continuous improvement.\nThe manager partners with business and technology leaders to develop and execute the organization's AI and Intelligent Automation strategy, ensuring initiatives align with business objectives and technology standards. Team responsibilities include evaluating emerging technologies, developing business cases, supporting procurement and vendor management activities, and overseeing the successful delivery of AI, machine learning, generative AI, and automation projects. The role also establishes governance, promotes best practices, manages budgets and project portfolios, and ensures solutions are scalable, secure, and deliver measurable operational and business outcomes.\nMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES\nFunctional Strategy Formation\nCollaborate closely with business partners, senior IT leaders, and team members to shape and execute functional strategy by leveraging expertise in artificial intelligence, intelligent automation, and emerging technologies.\nEnsure technology initiatives align with current and future business needs, identify opportunities to drive business value through AI and automation, and apply industry best practices while maintaining a clear understanding of team capabilities to deliver practical, scalable, and achievable solutions.\nBusiness Planning\nContribute to the development of annual and longer-term business plans and technical roadmaps.\nForecast performance against business objectives.\nDevelop business cases for key activities / projects.\nPerform budget planning.\nEstimate the financial and personnel resources required to deliver performance targets.\nEnd-to-End Solutions\nManage the delivery of end-to-end technology solutions including design, implementation, maintenance, and support.\nEnsure solutions are scalable, secure, aligned with business objectives and operational requirements, and reflect current industry standards and evolving best practices to maintain technical currency.\nTeam Leadership and Development\nLead, coach, and develop a small team of IT professionals with common skillsets and/or similar objectives (e.g., infrastructure, application support, or help desk).\nCommunicate and oversee the delegation of actions needed to implement the function's strategy and business plan.\nExplain the relationship to the broader organization's mission.\nMotivate the team to commit to achieving local business goals and delivering strong and sustainable end-to-end solutions.\nBusiness Partnerships\nMaintain and manage strong relationships with business partners to understand evolving business needs, deliver high-quality solutions, and drive continuous improvement and team accountability.\nActively participate in steering committees to ensure strategic alignment and support the IT Leadership Team's Business Relationship Management discipline through effective collaboration and stakeholder engagement.\nVendor Management\nManage vendor relationships to ensure delivery of services, adherence to contracts, and alignment with business needs.\nCompliance\nEnsure compliance with external regulations, internal company policies, and IT governance standards, including data protection, cybersecurity, and audit requirements, by maintaining appropriate controls, processes, and monitoring mechanisms.\nREQUIRED SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS\nBachelor's Degree in a related field of study required Or H.S. Diploma and equivalent experience in lieu of degree required.\nAt least 8-10 years of relevant and progressive technical experience required.\nPeople Leadership:\nPossesses people leadership skills, including the ability to motivate, develop, and manage high-performing teams.\nFosters a positive and inclusive team culture.\nEffectively handles performance management, delegation of tasks, coaching, and team development.\nExpertise:\nPossesses deep expertise in AI, intelligent automation, and emerging technologies, serving as a strategic advisor and technical leader for the team.\nGuides the evaluation, design, governance, and adoption of AI and automation solutions.\nMentors team members.\nDrives innovation by identifying opportunities that deliver measurable business value and operational efficiency.\nBusiness Requirements Analysis:\nWorks at an advanced level to express business and user needs in terms of business requirements.\nIdentifies current capability of the business and team to deliver, conduct, build, or acquire a solution.\nRecommends a preferred approach.\nProject Management:\nPossesses ability to manage IT projects that are small to medium in terms of size and complexity from initiation through delivery.\nIncludes scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, stakeholder communication, and performance tracking.\nPlanning and Organizing:\nOperates at an advanced level in organizing and prioritizing work.\nApplies strong problem-solving skills while proactively engaging in capacity planning, resource allocation, and cross-team dependency management to ensure efficient and effective execution of technology initiatives.\nAdaptive Mindset:\nWorks at an advanced level to shift into and out of a mindset associated with assessing the facts and circumstances of the current situation and/or environment.\nMakes the appropriate innovative adjustments to thinking and work habits to thrive in any scenario.\nTRAVEL REQUIREMENTS\nInternational and Domestic: 15%\nEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: BA/ BS, 8-10 years of progressive IT experience, with at least 3-5 years of IT Management with direct reports.\nWORK EXPERIENCE\n Office Location: Camden, NJ apart of the Greater Philadelphia Area (Philly)\n Hybrid Role: Hybrid Role - Remote work 2 days per week (after 90 days) [Wednesdays & Fridays]\nCOMPENSATION: The recruiting base salary range for this full-time position is $145,000 - $170,000 / year. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Additionally, this role is bonus-eligible, with a target bonus percentage that provides an opportunity to earn even more based on your performance. (Internal Job Grade: M1)\nWHY JOIN US? In addition to competitive salary and an incomparable culture, Subaru offers an amazing benefits package that include:\nTotal Rewards & Benefits:\nMedical, Dental, Vision Plans\nPension, Profit Sharing, and 401K Match Offerings\n15 Vacation days, 5 Floating Holidays, 5 Sick days, and 9 Company Holidays\nTuition Reimbursement Program: Fifteen thousand dollar yearly benefit\nVehicle Discount Programs\nLearning & Development:\nProfessional growth and development opportunities\nDirect partnership with senior leadership\nFormal Mentorship Program\nLinkedIn Learning License\nVisit our careers landing page for additional information about our compensation and benefit programs.\nABOUT SUBARU\nLove. It’s what makes Subaru, Subaru®. As a leading auto brand in the US, we strive to be More Than a Car Company®. Subaru believes in being a positive force in the communities in which we live and work, not just with donations but with actions that set an example for others to follow. That’s what we call our Subaru Love Promise®.\nSubaru is a globally renowned automobile manufacturer known for its commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainability. With a rich history dating back to 1953, Subaru has consistently pushed the boundaries of automotive engineering to deliver vehicles that offer not only exceptional performance but also a unique blend of utility and adventure.\nSubaru's company culture is built on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for our product. We foster an inclusive environment that encourages employees to bring their unique perspectives and talents to the table. 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