Director AI & Automation

SIXT USA•Fort Lauderdale, FL

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

As a full-time Director of AI & Automation at SIXT, you’ll be at the heart of Corporate Development, owning the AI and automation deployment funnel and rapidly building automation workflows. You’ll manage data connections, support Project Managers on technical implementation, and enable cross-functional teams to turn process documentation into deployed solutions. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, are AI-fluent, automation-minded, and a strong communicator, this is the role for you.

Requirements

5+ years of professional work experience, including hands-on experience with data and automation, and demonstrated progression
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Informatics, Data Engineering, Business, or a related field
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Advanced SQL skills
Experience with AI-powered development tools (Cursor, Claude Code)
Experience with enterprise automation platforms
Experience with APIs
Experience with data pipelines
Strong communication skills
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Systems-oriented
Automation-minded
Able to manage own priorities with a self-directed approach

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with workflow automation platforms (n8n, Zapier)
Familiarity with Python or R
Familiarity with prompt engineering
Familiarity with data governance
Familiarity with cloud data platforms

Responsibilities

Support Corporate Development by owning and operating the deployment funnel for all AI & automation solutions
Manage automation workflow development, data source connections, and ensure governance and data integrity
Liaise with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to translate process documentation into technical solutions
Maintain reusable data models, optimize query performance, and uphold data quality across automation workflows
Receive and apply AI-powered coding assistants and prompt engineering tools to accelerate development and streamline workflows
Assist with deep-dive analyses, impact assessments, and documentation for automation solutions and business outcomes