IT Automation Analyst

IT Automation Analyst We usually respond within a month Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team as IT Automation Analyst. Role Summary In this role you will ensure the effective coordination, transparency, and quality of automation initiatives by acting as a Scrum Master–like orchestrator between business stakeholders and automation teams. You combine technical business analysis, structured validation, documentation definition, and data transparency to ensure automation solutions are clearly defined, measurable, and aligned with business outcomes. You are responsible for maintaining automation pipeline hygiene, ensuring that all initiatives are consistently tracked, structured, and visible. You also define how testing and documentation should be performed to support scalable, compliant, and reusable automation delivery. Key Responsibilities Coordination & Flow Management (Scrum Master–like) Facilitate the flow of automation initiatives across intake, analysis, development, validation, and release Coordinate stakeholders, developers, and business teams to ensure alignment and clarity Track progress, dependencies, and blockers across initiatives Proactively follow up to maintain delivery momentum and consistency Ensure data is transparent, accurate, and accessible for stakeholders Provide insights to support prioritization, governance, and decision-making Automation Pipeline Hygiene & Traceability Ensure all automation initiatives are accurately tracked, structured, and up to date in the agreed systems (e.g., Jira or equivalent) Maintain consistency in how initiatives are documented, categorized, and progressed Define and maintain visibility over automation initiatives, including pipeline (intake → delivery), automation adoption and usage, efficiency and business impact delivered by automation Identify and correct gaps or inconsistencies in pipeline data Business–IT Bridging (Communication) Act as the interface between business stakeholders and automation teams Translate business needs into structured requirements for automation initiatives Clarify scope, expected outcomes, and success criteria Ensure consistent understanding across technical and non-technical audience Validation & Testing (Standard Definition + Execution) Define and propose how testing and validation should be performed across automation initiatives Coordinate and execute validation activities to confirm expected behavior and outputs Ensure issues are identified, tracked, and resolved before release Drive consistency in testing approaches, artifacts, and quality expectations Documentation & Knowledge Management Define and propose documentation standards, templates, and structure for automation initiatives Create and maintain key documentation assets where needed Use AI / LLM tools to improve documentation quality, structure, and speed Ensure automation-related knowledge is searchable, reusable, and centrally accessible Guide the technical team to ensure documentation is in place Security & Compliance Verify that workflows follow governance rules, security requirements, and compliance expectations. Ensure documentation includes correct access models, approval flows, and security considerations. Assist in preparing automation solutions for internal and external audits. Troubleshooting and root cause analysis Support for automation-related incidents or user knowledge issues. Troubleshoot common issues, validate user inputs, and provide clear guidance. Escalate complex problems to engineering teams with well-documented context and impact. Automation Platform Awareness Maintain awareness of various automation platforms, including capabilities, constraints, typical use cases within the IT landscape Ensure alignment between business needs and platform possibilities Support consistent and appropriate use of platforms across initiatives Continuous Improvement & Feedback Collect structured feedback from stakeholders and users Identify recurring issues, gaps, and improvement opportunities Recommend enhancements to processes, documentation, and validation approaches Contribute to improving overall system effectiveness and scalability Skills & Experience Proven technical knowledge or expertise Familiarity with automation concepts and IT operations (not deep hands-on engineering). Solid understanding of IT landscape fundamentals, including system integrations, infrastructure concepts, enterprise application ecosystems Understanding of automation lifecycle, workflows, and operational constraints Ability to interpret technical solutions and assess fit within existing systems Experience in technical business analysis, requirements structuring, and process understanding Ability to define testing approaches, validation criteria, and quality standards Ability to define and structure dashboards and reporting concepts for automation visibility Understanding of how to track and present pipeline data, adoption, efficiency / impact metrics Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate between technical and non-technical audiences Experience facilitating discussions, managing expectations, and aligning multiple parties Working Style Strong organizational and coordination skills with high attention to detail Experience with organizing workshops, knowledge-sharing sessions, and community events Proactive mindset with ability to drive follow-ups and maintain momentum Comfortable working across teams, domains, and levels of technical maturity Experience presenting, teaching, and promoting initiatives across teams Impact This role strengthens transparency, coordination, and consistency across the automation lifecycle, ensuring that initiatives are well-defined, properly validated, and measurable in business terms (e.g., efficiency, adoption, impact). By maintaining pipeline hygiene and defining standards for testing and documentation, the role enables scalable, structured, and trusted automation delivery across the organization. We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals. In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill. More lives saved – more life lived! Department Information Technology (IT) Locations Autoliv Romania Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time Autoliv Romania Outstanding People Embracing Change Our position as a worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, saving 37,000 lives every year, is achieved by our approximately 65,000 outstanding colleagues around the world. Their diverse assets, breadth and depth of expertise and desire to develop, in combination with Autoliv’s ambition to enable fulfilling careers, supports our vision of Saving More Lives. Learn more about our culture and Key Behaviours About Autoliv Group Autoliv is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. Through our group companies, we develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels for all major automotive manufacturers in the world as well as mobility safety solutions. At Autoliv, we challenge and redefine the standards of mobility safety to sustainably deliver leading solutions. In 2025, our products saved 40,000 lives and reduced 600,000 injuries. Our ~64,000 colleagues in 25 countries are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. We drive innovation, research, and development at our 13 technical centers, with their 17 test tracks. Founded in 1953 Coworkers 64,000 Turnover 10.8 B USD