AI Workflow Automation Manager
Hire Hangar
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote contract position at Hire Hangar explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R18,500 – R74,000 ZAR. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
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Job Title:AI Workflow Automation Manager
Location:RemoteTime Zone:US Time Zones (EST–PST)
Role Overview
TheAI Workflow Automation Managerleads the design and execution of intelligent workflows that power our clients’ marketing operations. This role blends hands-on technical implementation with client collaboration, translating business requirements into scalable AI-driven automation. You will manage complex workflow builds, support integrations, and help establish implementation standards across the customer base.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the design and execution of complex client workflow implementations on our AI platform
Lead the design and execution of complex client workflow implementations on our AI platform
* Develop and maintain Python automation scripts and SQL data workflows supporting integrations and reporting
Develop and maintain Python automation scripts and SQL data workflows supporting integrations and reporting
* Troubleshoot and resolve advanced technical issues, often rebuilding environments to diagnose problems
Troubleshoot and resolve advanced technical issues, often rebuilding environments to diagnose problems
* Collaborate with client marketing and operations teams to map existing processes and design automated alternatives
Collaborate with client marketing and operations teams to map existing processes and design automated alternatives
* Define implementation standards and document repeatable playbooks for scalable delivery
Define implementation standards and document repeatable playbooks for scalable delivery
* Act as a senior technical escalation point for complex client implementations
Act as a senior technical escalation point for complex client implementations
Required Qualifications
* Strong hands-on experience withPython and SQLfor automation, integration, and data workflow development
Strong hands-on experience withPython and SQLfor automation, integration, and data workflow development
* Experience in a technical role involving workflow automation, systems integration, or marketing operations
Experience in a technical role involving workflow automation, systems integration, or marketing operations
* Experience in customer-facing technical roles such as Solutions Engineer, Implementation Manager, or Technical CSM
Experience in customer-facing technical roles such as Solutions Engineer, Implementation Manager, or Technical CSM
* Ability to translate operational needs into scalable automation solutions
Ability to translate operational needs into scalable automation solutions
* Prior remote work experience is required. Candidates must be fluent in remote collaboration tools such as Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, Asana, or similar platforms, and should ideally have worked with US or UK-based companies. Applications without this experience will not be considered.
Prior remote work experience is required. Candidates must be fluent in remote collaboration tools such as Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, Asana, or similar platforms, and should ideally have worked with US or UK-based companies. Applications without this experience will not be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience implementing automation at scale within enterprise SaaS or martech platforms
Experience implementing automation at scale within enterprise SaaS or martech platforms
* Familiarity with LLM platforms, AI agents, or prompt engineering
Familiarity with LLM platforms, AI agents, or prompt engineering
* Startup or entrepreneurial experience building products, tools, or internal systems
Startup or entrepreneurial experience building products, tools, or internal systems
Tools & Technology
* Python
Python
* SQL
SQL
* Workflow automation platforms
Workflow automation platforms
* AI and LLM-based tooling
AI and LLM-based tooling
* Remote collaboration tools (Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, Asana)
Remote collaboration tools (Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, Asana)
Please NOTE
It is crucial that you complete the application form in full. As part of the application process, you will be required to record a video. If your application is successful, you will receive an email confirming next steps—the video is the first step of the interview process. If you do not record a video, we will not be able to consider you for ANY open roles.
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Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R18,500/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,000/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
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