Development Productivity Lead

Diligent; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in governance, risk and compliance is looking for a Development Productivity Lead (Evangelist) to champion AI-driven tools that enhance developer efficiency. You will play a pivotal role in evaluating tools and advocating for their adoption across teams worldwide, making a significant impact on technological advancement within the enterprise.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous time off policy

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with software development pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience in evaluating and implementing development or QA tools.

Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate, and pilot new AI-powered tools to enhance effectiveness.
• Deliver compelling demos and presentations to get stakeholder buy-in.
• Create and deliver training materials and workshops for new tools.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Technical Evangelism

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science

Tools

AI/ML-based tools

Development pipelines

QA tools

Job description

Diligent is the AI leader in governance, risk and compliance (GRC) SaaS solutions, helping more than 1 million users and 700,000 board members to clarify risk and elevate governance. The Diligent One Platform gives practitioners, the C-Suite and the board a consolidated view of their entire GRC practice so they can more effectively manage risk, build greater resilience and make better decisions, faster.

At Diligent, we're building the future with people who think boldly and move fast. Whether you're designing systems that leverage large language models or part of a team reimaging workflows with AI, you'll help us unlock entirely new ways of working and thinking. Curiosity is in our DNA, we look for individuals willing to ask the big questions and experiment fearlessly - those who embrace change not as a challenge, but as an opportunity. The future belongs to those who keep learning, and we are building it together. At Diligent, you’re not just building the future - you’re an agent of positive change, joining a global community on a mission to make an impact.

As the Development Productivity Lead (Evangelist), you will champion a portfolio of cutting-edge AI-driven tools (e.g., Cursor, Windsurf, AccelQ) designed to boost our developers’ effectiveness. You’ll leverage your strong communication and presentation skills to gain buy-in from diverse stakeholders, demonstrate ROI, and foster adoption across our global teams. If you thrive on bridging the gap between technical capabilities and business outcomes, and you love engaging with people to influence and inspire, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Tool Evaluation & Implementation
• Research, evaluate, and pilot new AI-powered tools that enhance code quality, collaboration, and time-to-market.
• Collaborate with product, QA, and engineering teams to integrate selected tools seamlessly into our workflows.
• Use data-driven insights to measure impact, determine ROI, and guide future adoption decisions.
• Technical Evangelism & Advocacy
• Serve as the internal “sales engineer” for productivity solutions, showcasing features, benefits, and best practices.
• Deliver compelling demos and presentations to get buy-in from leaders and end-users alike.
• Maintain excitement and momentum around AI-enabled innovation through webinars, newsletters, or community-of-practice sessions.
• Consultative Engagement & Relationship Building
• Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, understanding their pain points and recommending tools that address real business needs.
• Foster strong relationships with tool vendors, ensuring we’re always at the forefront of new product developments and beta opportunities.
• Develop feedback loops to capture and incorporate user input, making sure our solutions continually evolve.
• Training & Enablement
• Create and deliver training materials, onboarding guides, and workshops to empower teams to use new tools effectively.
• Offer ongoing support and one-on-one coaching to teams, ensuring maximum impact and user satisfaction.
• Document lessons learned, best practices, and success stories to scale adoption across geographies.
• Collaborate with distributed teams in Vancouver, Budapest, and Bangalore, tailoring approaches to each region’s cultural and operational nuances.
• Travel from time to time to provide hands-on sessions, build in-person relationships, and deepen team engagement.
• Track usage metrics and qualitative feedback to assess the success of each adoption initiative.
• Leverage analytics to identify areas of improvement, iterate on solutions, and showcase tangible productivity gains.
• Stay informed on emerging trends in AI, DevOps, and agile development to keep our teams ahead of the curve.

Qualifications & Experience

• Educational Background:Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. Equivalent experience is welcome.
• Technical Expertise:
• Familiarity with software development pipelines, DevOps practices, and AI/ML-based tools.
• Experience in evaluating and implementing development or QA tools in a hands-on capacity.
• Excellent presentation and communication abilities, comfortable speaking in front of both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong track record of influencing stakeholders, winning buy-in, and illustrating ROI.
• High energy, extroverted, and passionate about driving organizational change.
• Capable of leading cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid organization and time-management skills to juggle multiple pilots or rollouts simultaneously.
• Global Mindset:
• Experience collaborating with international teams, embracing cultural differences, and adapting to varied time zones.
• Openness to traveling periodically to meet with teams in person, conduct trainings, and champion adoption.

Pay Range

$110,000 - $139,000 CAD

What Diligent Offers You

• Creativity is ingrained in our culture. We are innovative collaborators by nature. We thrive in exploring how things can be differently both in our internal processes and to help our clients
• We care about our people.Diligent offers a flexible work environment, global days of service, comprehensive health benefits, meeting free days, generous time off policy and wellness programsto name a few
• We have teams all over the world. We may be headquartered in New York City, but we have office hubs in Washington D.C., Vancouver, London, Galway, Budapest, Munich, Bengaluru, Singapore, and Sydney.
• Diversity is important to us. Growing, maintaining and promoting a diverse team is a top priority for us. We foster and encourage diversity through our Employee Resource Groups and provide access to resources and education to support the education of our team, facilitate dialogue, and foster understanding.

Diligent created the modern governance movement. Our world-changing idea is to empower leaders with the technology, insights and connections they need to drive greater impact and accountability –to lead with purpose. Our employees are passionate, smart, and creative people who not only want to help build the software company of the future, but who want to make the world a more sustainable, equitable and better place.

Headquartered in New York, Diligent has offices in Washington D.C., London, Galway, Budapest, Vancouver, Bengaluru, Munich, Singapore and Sydney. To foster strong collaboration and connection, this role will follow a hybrid work model. If you are within a commuting distance to one of our Diligent office locations, you will be expected towork onsite at least 50% of the time.We believe that in-person engagement helps drive innovation, teamwork, and a strong sense of community.

We are a drug free workplace. Diligent is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See alsoDiligent's EEO Policy and Know Your Rights .We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail] .

To all recruitment agencies: Diligent does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Diligent employees or any other organization location. Diligent is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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