Director of AI Automation

The role

The Director of AI Automation leads the development and implementation of AI-driven automation systems for brands. This person designs scalable workflows, implements automation solutions, and oversees development pods to improve efficiency and business outcomes.

What you will do

• Lead the design, implementation, and scaling of AI-driven automation systems for brands
• Translate strategic objectives into practical automation workflows
• Manage and oversee small development teams responsible for building and maintaining AI-enabled automation systems
• Identify opportunities where AI automation can reduce manual work and increase organizational leverage
• Design and implement automation frameworks using modern AI tools, agentic systems, APIs, and workflow orchestration platforms
• Establish best practices for AI implementation, automation governance, and operational reliability
• Oversee the development of repeatable automation solutions
• Stay current on emerging AI technologies, tools, and implementation strategies

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technology, AI implementation, automation engineering, or operational systems development
• Demonstrated experience implementing AI automation systems within operational environments
• Experience managing technical teams or pods responsible for building automation workflows or AI-enabled systems
• Strong understanding of modern AI tools, APIs, agent-based systems, and workflow automation platforms
• Proven ability to translate technical capabilities into practical operational solutions
• Strong project management and operational leadership skills
• Excellent problem-solving and systems-thinking abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset

Nice to have

• Learning machines who each day actively seek out new knowledge

Benefits

• 100% Remote
• Three Anthem Blue Cross PPO medical plans
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) program with company match increasing to 3% in 2027
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• 11 company holidays
• Floating holiday
• Summer Fridays
• Paid parental leave

About the company

Interdependence is an integrated marketing and communications firm that uses a proprietary platform to analyze stories across a network of journalists. Forbes named them one of America's Best PR Agencies.