Director of Enterprise Automation & UiPath Strategy

Zelis Healthcare, LLC
United States, Florida
Aug 04, 2025
At Zelis, we Get Stuff Done. So, let's get to it! A Little About Us Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. We serve more than 750 payers, including the top five national health plans, regional health plans, TPAs and millions of healthcare providers and consumers across our platform of solutions. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts - driving real, measurable results for clients. A Little About You You bring a unique blend of personality and professional expertise to your work, inspiring others with your passion and dedication. Your career is a testament to your diverse experiences, community involvement, and the valuable lessons you've learned along the way. You are more than just your resume; you are a reflection of your achievements, the knowledge you've gained, and the personal interests that shape who you are. Position Overview Zelis is seeking a visionary leader to take our enterprise automation capabilities to new heights. As the Director of Enterprise Automation & UiPath Strategy, you will shape the future of intelligent automation at scale, driving transformative value across the organization. This role presents an exciting opportunity to elevate a growing automation practice. You will lead the enterprise UiPath strategy, unify automation delivery across business units, and collaborate with engineering, data, and platform teams to embed automation into the core fabric of our operations. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking UiPath expert with a history of innovation and impact in highly regulated industries such as healthcare or financial services. What You'll Do Key Responsibilities: Define and lead a comprehensive enterprise automation strategy, positioning UiPath as the central platform for scalable automation delivery. Create and execute a multi-year roadmap that drives maturity, standardization, and high-impact business outcomes. Establish consistent development and delivery frameworks to ensure resilient, secure, and compliant automation. Partner with engineering, data, infrastructure, and operations teams to integrate automation seamlessly into core systems and workflows. Optimize tooling architecture and consolidate fragmented automation efforts into a cohesive enterprise program. Govern automation practices to align with HIPAA, PCI, and other regulatory standards, accounting for data access and security. Build and inspire a high-performing team, manage budget and resource allocations, and communicate performance metrics to executive stakeholders. Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, aligning automation strategy with broader enterprise and AI initiatives. What You Bring Required Qualifications: 7+ years of leadership experience in automation, including 3+ years owning enterprise UiPath programs end-to-end. Deep technical knowledge of UiPath ecosystem including Studio, Orchestrator, and Automation Hub. Proven success in scaling automation programs within regulated environments. Demonstrated experience aligning automation with business transformation and measurable ROI. Strong leadership in managing high-performing teams and navigating matrixed enterprise structures. Expertise collaborating across technology and business functions to embed automation strategically. Familiarity with global delivery models and data compartmentalization strategies. Preferred Qualifications: Experience integrating automation platforms with enterprise data solutions (e.g., Snowflake, data lakes). Track record of consolidating diverse automation technologies into a single strategic platform. Exposure to AI and cognitive automation as part of digital transformation programs. *Please note at this time we are unable to proceed with candidates who require visa sponsorship now or in the future.* Location and Workplace Flexibility We have offices in Atlanta GA, Boston MA, Morristown NJ, Plano TX, St. Louis MO, St. Petersburg FL, and Hyderabad, India. We foster a hybrid and remote friendly culture, and all our employee's work locations are based on the needs of the position and determined by the Leadership team. In-office work and activities, if applicable, vary based on the work and team objectives in accordance with Company policies. Equal Employment Opportunity Zelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the qualifications for the role. We believe in the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all. Accessibility Support We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and/or interview process, please email TalentAcquisition@zelis.com. Disclaimer We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, duties, and skills from time to time.