What Your Responsibilities Will Be
- Improve end-to-end programs focused on evaluating and integrating new AI tools within Avalaras R&D ecosystem.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and Architecture leaders to implement AI use cases that improve execution and SDLC outcomes.
- Translate technical AI concepts into growth narratives for senior and executive partners.
- Create and lead cross-functional program plans that balance speed of innovation with risk management and compliance.
- Partner with Agile Coaches, TPMs, and Scrum Leads to embed responsible AI usage into Agile practices (e.g., backlog refinement, documentation, release planning).
- Ensure portfolio-level visibility, transparency, and reporting for all AI-related programs.
- Champion a metrics-driven approach to measure and communicate the impact of AI initiatives across teams and products.
What Youll Need to be Successful
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years in technical program management or Agile delivery leadership roles, within SaaS or cloud-based environments.
- Demonstrated experienceevaluating and operationalizing AI tools(e.g., Cursor, Lovable, and Windsurf)
- Experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe), and modern SDLC practices.
- Track record managing cross-functional programs at scale with complex stakeholder environment..
- Proficiency in Jira, Confluence, and program tracking/reporting tools.
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent technical field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading AI or machine learning programs, especially those involving developer tooling or workflow optimization.
- Familiarity with AI-enabled features in Agile tools (e.g., Atlassian Intelligence, Miro AI).
- SAFe Certification or other Agile leadership credentials.
- Prior experience supporting enterprise-wide transformation or improvement plans.
