AI-DLC Coach

Programmers.io; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmers.io is seeking an experienced AI-DLC Coach to lead the transformation of PDLC into an AI-native Delivery Lifecycle. You will design the operating model, stage gates, governance checkpoints, and delivery playbooks, and drive adoption across business pods.

You will facilitate leadership workshops, role-based coaching, and cross-functional collaboration, while measuring KPIs, maturity, and business impact to achieve scalable AI adoption.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years in Software Delivery, Product Delivery, Agile Coaching, or Transformation Consulting.
• Experience designing operating models, governance frameworks, and transformation programs.
• Deep understanding of Agile, Product Operating Models, and SDLC lifecycle governance.
• Experience facilitating executive and team workshops.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the AI-native DLC operating model, stage gates, governance checkpoints, and delivery playbooks.
• Facilitate Mob Elaboration, Mob Construction, prompt discipline, context engineering, and validation practices.
• Define AI-native DLC KPIs, maturity measures, and adoption success criteria across Business Pods.
• Conduct leadership workshops and role-based coaching to drive AI-native DLC adoption.
• Monitor AI-native DLC compliance and continuously refine practices based on delivery outcomes.
• Partner with Executive Leadership and the Business Banking AI-native DLC Transformation Lead to report transformation progress and business impact.

Skills

Leadership

Agile Coaching

Transformation

Cross-functional Leadership

Executive Workshops

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field

Tools

Operating model design

Governance frameworks

AI delivery

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced AI-DLC Coach to lead the transformation of traditional Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC) processes into an AI-native Delivery Lifecycle (AI-DLC).

Job Description:

• Design and implement the AI-native DLC operating model, stage gates, governance checkpoints, and delivery playbooks.
• Facilitate Mob Elaboration, Mob Construction, prompt discipline, context engineering, and validation practices.
• Define AI-native DLC KPIs, maturity measures, and adoption success criteria across Business Pods.
• Conduct leadership workshops and role-based coaching to drive AI-native DLC adoption.
• Monitor AI-native DLC compliance and continuously refine practices based on delivery outcomes.
• Partner with Executive Leadership and the Business Banking AI-native DLC Transformation Lead to report transformation progress and business impact.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field
• 10+ years in Software Delivery, Product Delivery, Agile Coaching, or Transformation Consulting
• Experience designing operating models, governance frameworks, and transformation programs
• Deep understanding of Agile, Product Operating Models, and SDLC lifecycle governance
• Experience facilitating executive and team workshops

Preferred:

• Experience implementing AI delivery methodologies
• Experience within Banking, Payments, or Financial Services
• Exposure to Responsible AI governance programs
• Certified Agile Coach, SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) or equivalent

Technical & Soft Skills:

• AI- DLC operating model design, AI lifecycle governance and controls
• AI quality assurance and validation frameworks
• Prompt discipline and context engineering principles
• Metrics, maturity models, and transformation reporting
• Product Operating Model and Agile transformation expertise
• Strategic thinking and operating model design
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Influencing and consensus building, Cross-functional leadership