AI-DLC Coach

Programmers; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmers is seeking a senior leader to design and implement the AI-native DLC operating model, stage gates, governance checkpoints, and delivery playbooks across business pods in the United States. You will drive governance, metrics, and adoption strategies while coordinating with executives and delivery teams.

The role requires deep Agile expertise, experience in transformation programs, and a track record of facilitating leadership workshops.

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

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

AI Delivery

Agile Coaching

Transformation

Executive Workshops

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/Business

Tools

SAFe SPC

Agile Tools

Job description

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

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