Software Delivery Manager

PartsBadger, LLC.; Cedarburg (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily lunches

Snack/beverage rooms

5-hole disc golf course

Job summary

PartsBadger, LLC. seeks a Director of AI Transformation to lead organization-wide AI adoption, bridging business operations with software development, and driving deployments from concept to live rollout.

You will embed with every department, evaluate emerging AI tools, and champion a culture of innovation while reporting to the VP of IT in Cedarburg, WI. This role requires strategic thinking and strong communication across functions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years deploying technology in a corporate setting.
• Experience deploying AI or automation in business environments.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and data workflows.
• Ability to translate technical ideas for non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven cross-functional collaboration and influencing without authority.
• Knowledge of HR, finance, sales, supply chain, and production functions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong project management and multi-initiative oversight.
• Comfort with ambiguity and fast-moving environments.
• Independent problem solver with bias toward action.

Responsibilities

• Embed across departments to understand workflows and pain points.
• Stay current on AI technologies and assess relevance.
• Champion culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Lead evaluation, selection, and deployment of AI tools.
• Act as product lead for deployments across departments.
• Define requirements and priorities; ensure solutions meet specs.
• Oversee testing, rollout, and iteration of AI-powered workflows.
• Develop training materials and documentation.
• Report program status and risks to IT leadership.
• Manage change across the organization with stakeholder buy-in.
• Develop and own company-wide AI adoption roadmap.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

ERP

CRM

CAM

MES

Job description

W66N205 Commerce Court, Cedarburg, WI 53012

Why PartsBadger?

PartsBadger changes the way people and companies source their custom manufactured parts. We believe in a do-whatever-it-takes attitude to get the job done. We accept the feedback of others and take ownership of our actions. If you are open-minded and ready to be a part of something bigger than yourself with a winning team, continue reading…

What is the Position?

PartsBadger is seeking a Director of AI Transformation to lead the strategy and execution of artificial intelligence adoption across our entire organization. This is not a theoretical role — you will be in the trenches with every department, understanding how they work, identifying where AI creates real value, and driving implementation from concept to live deployment.

You will serve as the bridge between our business operations and our software development team, ensuring that the tools we build and adopt actually solve the problems our people face every day. This position reports to the VP of IT.

If you are energized by change, thrive at the intersection of technology and operations, and know how to bring skeptical people along on a journey — this role was built for you.

PartsBadger is a relaxed, casual work environment located in Cedarburg, WI. We are ITAR registered and hold AS9100 and ISO9001:2015 certifications. Our 15,000 sq. ft. facility blends office and production space. We offer fully stocked snack/beverage rooms, free daily lunches, and a 5-hole disc golf course. We continue to develop our space for idea generation and collaborative work.

Duties & Responsibilities

Day to Day

• Embed yourself across all departments — Shop/Production, Sales & Marketing, Engineering/CAM, Finance, and Operations — to deeply understand their workflows, pain points, and opportunities
• Stay current on emerging AI technologies and evaluate their relevance to our business
• Champion a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement
• Lead evaluation, selection, and deployment of AI tools and platforms across the business
• Act as the product lead on behalf of departments to shepherd deployments.

Management

• Define requirements, set priorities, and ensure solutions are built or integrated to spec
• Oversee testing, rollout, and iteration of AI-powered tools and workflows
• Develop documentation, training, and support materials for each deployment
• Manage change across the organization, driving buy‑in at every level
• Report AI program status, wins, and risks directly to VP of IT and executive leadership

Strategic

• Help develop and own the company-wide AI adoption roadmap, aligned with PartsBadger's growth goals

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in deploying technology within departments.
• Demonstrated experience deploying AI or automation solutions in a business environment
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, LLMs, automation tools, and data workflows
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into plain language for non-technical stakeholders
• Proven track record of cross-functional collaboration and influencing without direct authority
• Strong understanding of business functions including, HR, finance, sales, supply chain, production, shipping, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong project management skills — able to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Adaptable, fast-moving, and comfortable with ambiguity
• Independent problem solver with a bias toward action

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial operations environment
• Familiarity with ERP, CRM, CAM, or MES systems
• Experience working directly with software development teams
• Background in data science, analytics, or business intelligence
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field

Opportunity for Advancement

This position is structured to allow for advancement in a variety of areas with flexibility to try new things and challenge your mental boundaries. PartsBadger understands the value of our team and we work hard to nurture creativity and engagement.