AI Transformation & Adoption Leader

DescriptionKforce has a client that is seeking an AI Transformation & Adoption Leader in Minneapolis, MN.Summary:The primary objective is to bring in a leader who can help accelerate AI adoption across the product area by driving both strategy and execution. This individual will help Scrum teams identify, implement, and scale AI capabilities that improve productivity, delivery velocity, and overall effectiveness. Rather than being a hands-on AI developer, this person would serve as a bridge between business objectives, engineering teams, and AI capabilities-guiding teams from ideation through implementation and adoption.Key Focus Areas:End-to-End AI Enablement:* Identification of opportunities and use cases* Requirements gathering and solution planning* Development and testing considerations* Deployment and operationalization* Adoption, measurement, and continuous improvementAI Adoption Within Scrum Teams:* Assessing current-state AI usage* Identifying gaps and opportunities* Recommending practical use cases* Driving adoption through coaching and execution supportGovernance and Standardization:* Operate within the Company's established AI governance, guardrails, and approved technology ecosystem while still providing solutions tailored to the unique needs of each Scrum teamHarness Engineering:* The expectation is that this individual can help teams navigate the various phases of the AI adoption lifecycle and establish repeatable practices that can be scaled across the organizationLong-Term Outcome:* The desired end state is to establish a structured, scalable approach to AI adoption that helps teams effectively leverage the bank's approved AI capabilities, resulting in measurable improvements in productivity, delivery velocity, and business outcomes over the next 12 monthsRequirementsDesired Capabilities:* AI strategy and transformation experience* Strong understanding of AI tools, LLMs, and frameworks* Agile and Scrum delivery experience* Technical credibility with engineering organizations* Change management and organizational adoption expertise* The ability to influence and drive execution across multiple teamsInitial Success Measures:Within the first 90 days, a successful engagement would ideally deliver:* An assessment of AI maturity across the Scrum teams* A clear understanding of where each team is today* Team-specific adoption recommendations* A roadmap outlining next steps and priorities* An actionable execution plan to move recommendations into practiceJob TypeContractCompensation80 - $109