AI Adoption Coach – Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC)

CEdge Inc.; O'Fallon (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 Days PTO

6 Sick leaves

11 Federal Holidays

401K

Job summary

CEdge Inc, an innovative IT consulting firm, is seeking an AI Adoption Coach for the Product Development Lifecycle in the St. Louis metro area (St. Louis/O'Fallon, MO).

The role requires guiding AI adoption across PDLC, coaching senior leaders, and shaping AI strategy for a major client.

The candidate will bring 12–20+ years of tech experience with 5+ years in AI/ML/data transformation, and a background in consulting or executive education is a plus. Strong cross-functional influence is essential.

Qualifications

• 12–20+ years of overall technology experience.
• 5+ years in AI/ML/data transformation.
• Experience leading diverse teams in fast-paced environments.
• Background in consulting or executive education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define phased AI adoption roadmap across the PDLC that aligns with business objectives and ties each initiative to clear value.
• Influence cross-functional teams including product, engineering, devops, security, and compliance.
• Redesign workflows to leverage AI capabilities, not merely automate existing steps.
• Drive measurable results while ensuring quality, safety, and compliance.

Skills

Java

Go

C++

ESQL

AI/ML

Education

BSc CS

Job description

CEdge has an opportunity for aAI Adoption Coach – Product Development Lifecycle , This role is located in St. Louis/ O'Fallon,MO. If you are ready to work alongside World Renowned Technology experts, and carry the skills below, this is the opportunity that will inevitably take your career to unbelievable levels!

We are looking for a candidate that has expertise in high volume, low latency transaction processing systems (such as payments transaction switching, high frequency trading systems or global real-time event streaming systems etc.)- Experience with various coding languages Java, Go, C++,ESQL, etc. this individual will be part of an important initiative to deliver a pivotal project for our client. If you are motivated to be a part of a fast-paced environment, and have lead a team with diverse skills and experience,

Overview

The role is designed for innovators who thrive in ambiguity, lead through influence, and accelerate adoption by example. Success is measured by the clarity and reusability of the patterns they leave behind, not by headcount, reporting lines, or program ownership

AI coach role is now available. We’re looking for a senior person who is willing to coach senior people and help shape where AI technology is going. (mastercard)

Experience Required

Look for 12–20+ years of overall technology experience, including 5+ years in AI/ML/data transformation, instead of requiring 10 years specifically in GenAI.

The ideal candidate may have a consulting, cloud-provider, enterprise architecture, or executive-education background rather than a purely software-engineering background.

Abilities

• Strategic thinker who can define a phased roadmap for AI adoption across the PDLC that aligns with business objectives and ties each initiative to clear value.
• Strong cross-functional influencer capable of bridging product, engineering, devops, security, and compliance, ensuring AI improvements are coordinated rather than siloed.
• Systems-oriented problem solver who can redesign workflows to fully leverage AI capabilities, not simply automate existing steps.
• Outcome-focused and adaptable leader who drives toward measurable results while maintaining quality, safety, and compliance, and continuously refines approaches based on feedback and data.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Full Benefits Package

• 10 Days PTO
• 6 Sick leaves
• 11 Federal Holidays
• 401K

WHO ARE WE?

CEdge Inc is an innovative IT consulting firm, and a strategic business partner. We offer IT solutions to Federal and State government, as well as, Commercial Enterprises throughout the United States. Our main objective is to create an integrity-based culture that takes pride in working as a collaborative team that focuses on growth and is driven by the desire to provide purely ethical services for both our clients and teammates.