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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director of AI & Automation - **Company:** OWN, Inc. - **Location:** Lowell, AR, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Asana, Business Process Modeling, Business Systems, Python (Programming Language), Workflow Management Systems, Scripting, Google Drive, Large Language Models, Zapier, AI Platforms, Operational Systems, Gsuite, GPT - **Published:** May 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=025b994df1a4f449 ## About the Role Do you have experience in monday.com?, * 3+ years leading AI, automation, or transformation initiatives * 7+ years of progressive experience in technology leadership, automation, digital transformation, systems implementation, and/or operational improvement * Experience building workflow automations or AI agents * Implementing AI tools in real business operations * Leading automation and process improvement initiatives * Strong understanding of Google Workspace ecosystem * Experience with APIs, scripting, or automation tools * Familiarity with LLM platforms such as: + Google Gemini + OpenAI ChatGPT + Anthropic Claude * Experience with Python, Apps Script, Zapier, Make, or workflow tools preferred * Strong business process improvement mindset * Ability to work well and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams * Experience in engineering, professional services, or operations environments a plus Work Environment * Flexible work arrangement with both remote and onsite time ## Description We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of AI & Automation to lead the implementation of artificial intelligence, automation, and business systems across our employee-owned company. This role will drive practical AI solutions that improve efficiency, support growth, and create value across the organization. The Director of AI will support both client-facing services and internal business operations by helping teams streamline processes, reduce manual work, improve decision-making, and build scalable systems across functions including operations, engineering, finance, HR, and marketing. This team member will use technology to maximize growth and opportunities and work closely with IT to ensure safe deployment of AI tools. The ideal candidate combines strong technical capability with operational business thinking and has a passion for implementing real-world AI tools that create measurable impact., * Develop and execute OWN's AI and automation roadmap * Build AI agents and automated workflows using Google Workspace, APIs, and AI platforms * Educate/leverage native tools (Gemini), or introduce competing tools to get the most out of our Google platform * Integrate AI tools with Google Drive, Sheets, Gmail, CRM, project management, and operational systems such as Deltek and Monday.com * Create automated executive dashboards and reporting systems * Develop AI-assisted proposal and opportunity screening workflows * Identify operational inefficiencies and implement automation solutions * Establish AI governance, security, and approval workflows * Train leaders and teams on practical AI usage * Evaluate emerging AI platforms and vendors * Measure ROI and operational impact of implemented systems * Partner with executive leadership on long-term digital strategy ## Related Videos - [HR ROBO SAPIENS: Decoding AI Agents and Workflow Automation for Modern Recruitment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1470-hr-robo-sapiens-decoding-ai-agents-and-workflow-automation-for-modern-recruitment) - [Agentic employees in world's most downloaded FinTech app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100123-agentic-employees-in-world-s-most-downloaded-fintech-app) - [A Founder's Journey : From Startup Chaos to Purposeful Growth](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1926-a-founder-s-journey-from-startup-chaos-to-purposeful-growth) - [ Evaluating AI models for code comprehension](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1462-evaluating-ai-models-for-code-comprehension) - [The AI-Fluent Team: A Playbook for Driving Enterprise AI Transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100068-the-ai-fluent-team-a-playbook-for-driving-enterprise-ai-transformation) - [Create a Programmatic SEO Project Using Next.js and Static Site Generation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/449-create-a-programmatic-seo-project-using-next-js-and-static-site-generation) ## Related Articles - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [What is Agentic Programming and Why Should Developers Care?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/625-what-is-agentic-programming-and-why-should-developers-care) - [MLOps And AI Driven Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/82-mlops-and-ai-driven-development) - [Dev Digest 137 - AI'm not sure about this](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/485-dev-digest-137-ai-m-not-sure-about-this) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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