AI Data Engineer Jobs in Colorado

Why CDM Smith?: Job Description:

CDM Smith is seeking a Data and AI Solution Manager to join our Business Technology team. At CDM Smith, we see the value of what AI can bring to our company, and we are actively adopting and implementing AI Agents and Generative AI technologies to boost productivity across our business. You will lead the development and execution of our enterprise AI platform. This position will serve as the bridge between business stakeholders, product users, technology teams and implementation partners to ensure our enterprise AI platform delivers measurable business value.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record leading the implementation of AI solutions, is a strategic thinker, has a strong delivery and technical background, is curious, and has exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead cross functional delivery teams working on the enterprise AI platform.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meets business expectations.
• Partner with Business Stakeholders to develop and execute the enterprise AI platform strategy and roadmap.
• Identify and prioritize features and functionality based on business value, feasibility, risk, and organizational readiness.
• Work with Product Owners to translate business needs into prioritized backlogs and release plans.
• Facilitate workshops to understand current challenges and future opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Solution Architect and cross functional delivery teams to ensure AI solutions are designed for scalability, reliability, security, maintainability, and responsible use.
• Work with the Product Owners and Business Stakeholders to develop strategies for user adoption, change management, and training.
• Establish and track KPIs related to adoption, cost, performance, and usage across the platform.
• Present performance metrics and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Partner with governance teams to establish standards and best practices for AI enabled products.
• Mentor and guide junior team members and foster a culture of learning and development.

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Skills & Abilities:

• Proven ability to lead cross functional delivery teams involving business, technology, and data stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of generative AI, large language models, AI agents, RAG, vector databases, and prompt engineering.
• Strong program and project management skills with experience managing multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Ability to develop business cases, investment recommendations, roadmaps, and executive presentations.
• Ability to build relationships and align stakeholders with competing priorities.
• Understands and has used cloud technologies such as Azure.
• Knowledge of data management, data governance, and information architecture concepts.
• Understands system integrations, data pipelines, APIs, and enterprise application architecture.
• Product-oriented mindset with experience taking capabilities from idea to production.
• Experience identifying, prioritizing, and delivering technology or AI use cases based on value and feasibility.
• Strong understanding of agile product development and backlog prioritization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence across an enterprise.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain AI concepts to executives, business leaders, and technical teams.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a growing environment.
• Strong understanding of organizational change management and technology adoption.
• Experience using analytics and reporting tools to measure product performance.
• Ability to listen, build rapport, and credibility within IT and across various business units.
• Experience working with and directing offshore teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 10 years of related with at least 2 years of those in a management or leadership capacity.

Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Amount of Travel Required: No Travel is required EEO Statement: We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Background Check and Drug Testing Information: CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing. Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Additional Compensation : All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position. Pay Range Min: USD $128,419.00 Pay Range Max: USD $224,723.00 Visa Sponsorship Available : No - We are not open to sponsoring for this position