Automation Strategy Leader

1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeAutomation Full time $175,000 - $200,000

Job Title:

Automation Strategy Leader

 

Our organization is seeking a highly skilled Automation Strategy Leader to develop and implement innovative automation solutions that drive business growth, improve productivity, and enhance quality.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy for advanced automation and robotics solutions, ensuring alignment with customer needs and business objectives.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze CNC machining operations on the factory floor, identify process bottlenecks, and recommend automation-driven improvements.
  • Partner with engineering, software, and systems integrators to design and deliver solutions that integrate robotics, motion control, tool management, workholding, and digital automation platforms.
  • Drive adoption of lights-out manufacturing strategies, enabling customers to run high-precision operations unattended with confidence.
  • Translate complex technical concepts into clear, ROI-based value propositions for executives and shop floor stakeholders alike.
  • Develop go-to-market strategies, pricing models, and sales enablement tools that highlight process improvements, cost savings, and throughput gains.
  • Act as a subject matter expert in factory automation, robotic integration, and CNC process optimization, providing insights to customers and internal teams.
  • Monitor product performance, profitability, and adoption metrics, adjusting roadmaps to maximize market success.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of experience in product management, technical sales, or solutions leadership within factory automation, robotics, CNC equipment, or industrial systems integration.
  • Strong knowledge of automation technologies, including robotics, motion control, pick-and-place systems, machine tending, and lights-out automation.
  • Proven ability to analyze machine shop floor operations and identify opportunities for automation that enhance productivity and quality.
  • Solid understanding of materials, tooling, workholding, and machining processes in modern manufacturing.
  • Experience collaborating with systems integrators and overseeing integrated automation projects that combine machines, controls, and software.
  • Demonstrated success in building ROI-based business cases and selling the value proposition of automation.
  • Familiarity with software-enabled automation platforms, digital manufacturing tools, and Industry 4.0 concepts is strongly preferred.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills across technical and commercial teams.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical field; MBA or advanced business training is a plus.

What We Offer:

A dynamic and challenging role that requires a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen. Our ideal candidate will have a strong passion for automation, a proven track record of delivering results, and excellent collaboration skills.

About Us:

We are a leading organization in the factory automation industry, dedicated to helping manufacturers improve productivity, quality, and competitiveness through innovative automation solutions.

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