The Senior Manager of Automation Enablement is responsible for leading the strategy, execution, and scaling of automation initiatives across Mayo Collaborative Services (MCS), with a strong emphasis on laboratory and diagnostic operations. This role partners closely with MCS business and operational leaders to identify, prioritize, and deliver high-value automation solutions.
This position reports to the MCS Senior Director of Data & Analytics, Forecasting, and Automation Enablement and operates under the strategic oversight and guidance of the MCS Chief Digital Innovation Officer (CDIO).
This leader will drive strategic automation outcomes by guiding Solution Architects, Automation Engineers, and external automation vendors to execute against a portfolio of complex, enterprise-level initiatives. The role requires deep operational understanding and strong technical fluency across automation technologies.
Key Responsibilities
Automation Strategy & Execution
- Define and execute the automation enablement strategy aligned to MCS operational priorities, in partnership with senior leadership
- Build and manage a portfolio of high-impact automation initiatives, ensuring alignment to enterprise goals and measurable ROI
Operational Partnership
- Serve as a strategic partner to operational leaders to identify transformation opportunities aligned with broader digital innovation priorities
- Leverage subject matter expertise in laboratory, diagnostics, and/or MCS operations to ensure solutions are practical, compliant, and impactful
Technical Leadership & Delivery Oversight
- Lead and direct Solution Architects and Automation Engineers in designing scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards
- Oversee delivery of automation solutions across RPA, workflow orchestration, and intelligent automation (AI/ML-enabled) technologies
- Ensure alignment of technical solutions with enterprise architecture, integration standards, and data strategies in collaboration with Data & Analytics leadership
Vendor & Partner Management
- Manage relationships with automation vendors and strategic partners, ensuring alignment with MCS digital and innovation priorities
- Hold vendors accountable for delivery quality, timelines, and business outcomes
Governance, Risk, and Compliance
- Establish and enforce governance frameworks, standards, and controls for automation development and deployment
- Drive audit readiness, documentation, and risk mitigation practices consistent with enterprise and MCS standards
Team Leadership & Capability Building
- Foster strong alignment and collaboration across automation, data & analytics, and operational teams
- Track and communicate value realization across the automation portfolio to senior leadership
Change Management & Adoption
- Drive adoption of automation solutions through effective communication, training, and stakeholder engagement
- Support organizational change efforts aligned with MCS digital transformation initiatives
This position is not eligible for sponsorship/we will not transfer or sponsor a visa for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F1-STEM OPT extension program.
