Lead AI Delivery Coach (AI)

Location: Chicago, IL 60607, United States

Salary: $117,600–$206,000 per year, plus incentive eligibility

What you will do

• Lead enterprise-wide adoption and continuous improvement of the AI Development Lifecycle.
• Establish scalable AI delivery operating models, governance practices, coaching frameworks, and delivery standards.
• Develop adoption strategies, maturity models, success metrics, and organizational enablement programs.
• Advise executive leadership on AI delivery maturity, organizational readiness, governance, and transformation planning.
• Partner with Product Management, Engineering, Architecture, Data Engineering, Cybersecurity, Legal, Compliance, Risk Management, and business stakeholders.
• Lead communities of practice, mentor AI delivery coaches and transformation leaders, and evaluate emerging methodologies and governance best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Organizational Leadership, Technology Management, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in enterprise Agile transformations, AI delivery, product management, software engineering, organizational change, or related technology leadership.
• 5+ years leading Agile, Lean, AI delivery, product management, or enterprise transformation initiatives across multiple teams or organizations.
• Experience developing enterprise operating models, governance frameworks, maturity models, adoption strategies, coaching programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of AI development lifecycles, responsible AI, Agile methodologies, software delivery, modern product development, and enterprise governance.
• Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, analytical, facilitation, organizational influence, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with enterprise AI, digital transformation, cloud modernization, or large-scale technology initiatives.
• Agile certifications such as SAFe SPC, CSP, or ICAgile, and AI governance certifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan.
• Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Inclusive environment focused on employee engagement, continuous learning, and organizational capability development.
• Incentive-eligible compensation.