Sopra Steria
Job title:
Senior Automation Consultant
Company
Sopra Steria
Job description
Are you a Senior Automation management consultant looking to join a rapidly growing practice?
We are currently seeking a Senior RPA (Robotic Process Automation) Consultant to join our innovative team. You will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and optimizing automation solutions to streamline business processes and drive operational efficiency.
We can offer great career progression opportunities, ability to be based anywhere across the UK, benefits which you can flex to meet your needs and training and development opportunities.
This role is Hybrid-Variable, meaning you can work from home or the office as much or as little as you like. There will be some travel to various client sites across the UK and to our Salford Quays site, in Manchester, Leeds or London where most of the team are based, around 1 – 2 days a month.
What you’ll be doing:
The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in RPA technologies, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and a proven track record of successfully delivering RPA projects.
- Lead the end-to-end implementation of RPA projects, including requirement gathering, solution design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
- Collaborate closely with clients to understand their business processes and identify automation opportunities that can deliver measurable value and ROI.
- Design scalable and efficient RPA solutions using industry-leading tools such as UiPath, Automation Anywhere, or Blue Prism, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards.
- Work closely with business analysts and stakeholders to document process workflows, identify automation candidates, and define success criteria.
- Develop and configure bots to automate repetitive tasks, data entry, data extraction, and decision-making processes.
- Conduct thorough testing and validation of RPA solutions to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with business requirements.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members, guiding them in RPA development best practices and methodologies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and business units, to integrate RPA solutions with existing systems and applications.
- Continuously monitor and optimize deployed bots, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing enhancements to maximize efficiency and performance.
- Stay abreast of emerging RPA technologies, tools, and trends, and evaluate their applicability to our clients’ needs.
What you will bring:
- Deep experience in RPA development and consulting, with a strong focus on end-to-end project delivery gained within a management consulting firm.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field OR relevant certifications (e.g., UiPath Certified RPA Developer)
- Proficiency in RPA tools such as UiPath, Blue Prism, or similar platforms.
- Experience with process discovery and mining tools is desirable.
- Solid understanding of software development principles and programming languages such as C#, Python, or Java.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex business processes and identify opportunities for automation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with a track record of leading and mentoring teams to deliver high-quality RPA solutions on time and within budget.
It would be great if you had:
- Experience of the working in the NHS or goverment sectors
- Experience of the working in the NHS or goverment sectors
If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you!
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: UK Anywhere
Internal Recruiter: Emma W
Salary: DOE
Benefits: DOE – will include 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund.
Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you’re interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible.
Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us?
NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) was created by the Department of Health and Social Care to deliver corporate services to the NHS. A unique joint venture with Sopra Steria, a European leader in digital services and software development, we make life easier for NHS employees, patients, and suppliers, and deliver value for money to the taxpayer. Proud members of the NHS family, we provide finance & accounting, digital, procurement and workforce services to more than half the NHS in England, and our solutions are underpinned by cutting-edge technologies and our teams’ expertise, in-depth understanding of the NHS, and commitment to service excellence.
We share common values and unity of purpose with the rest of the NHS family, are committed to being a force for good, and are dedicated and empowered to act responsibly and sustainably at organisational, team and individual level.
Would you like to join us on our journey?
Expected salary
Location
United Kingdom
Job date
Thu, 14 Mar 2024 03:59:03 GMT
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