Associate Director in AI & Engineering Operations driving transformation initiatives for Vista’s portfolio companies. Collaborating with engineering leaders and implementing AI best practices for development.
Responsibilities
Work with VCT colleagues, investment team members, and portfolio company executives on value creation initiatives
Define and implement AI & Engineering Operations best practices
Lead portfolio companies through AI & Engineering Operations maturity assessments
Partner with portfolio company executives to develop AI & Engineering Operations strategies
Assess and implement AI-powered development tools across portfolio companies
Build and maintain strategic relationships with leading AI tool vendors and model providers
Develop deep expertise in AI code generation tools
Create scalable AI & Engineering Operations playbooks tailored to different organization sizes
Identify and pilot emerging AI technologies across the SDLC
Lead the portfolio's thought leadership in AI & Engineering Operations
Requirements
7+ years of experience in engineering leadership, DevOps, or engineering operations roles
At least 2 years focused on AI tool usage, adoption and implementation
Hands-on experience implementing and measuring success of AI code generation tools at scale
Deep understanding of engineering metrics platforms
Proven track record of successfully rolling out new engineering tools and processes
Experience managing vendor relationships
Strong technical background with ability to discuss architectural implications of AI tool adoption
Knowledge of compliance and security considerations for AI tool usage in enterprise environments
Willingness to travel up to 25% of time
Strong communication and project management skills
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