C1M · 1 day ago
AI DEVELOPMENT LEAD
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expC1M.ai is seeking an AI Development Lead who blends delivery leadership, technical depth, and change management to accelerate how we build with AI. This role involves managing multiple workstreams, ensuring high-quality outcomes, and driving a developer transformation program to standardize AI development practices across the organization.
Digital MarketingSocial Media MarketingWeb Design
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end delivery for AI and automation initiatives; ensure consistent execution standards
Build and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and resourcing across concurrent initiatives
Run agile ceremonies (backlog grooming, sprint planning, daily standups, retros) and maintain delivery metrics
Identify risks early, remove blockers, and communicate status clearly to stakeholders (including the Chief of Staff)
Ensure requirements are captured, scoped, estimated, and delivered with high quality and minimal rework
Provide Technical Direction Across
Automation & integration: n8n, Zapier (webhooks, triggers/actions, API integrations)
Custom development: Python services, API development, data processing, and AI orchestration
Cloud: AWS and Microsoft/Azure where applicable; secure deployment patterns and operational readiness
Microsoft AI ecosystem: Azure AI services, OpenAI integrations, Microsoft 365/Copilot-related development patterns
Review and improve architecture decisions for reliability, maintainability, and scalability
Establish 'definition of done,' delivery standards, and integration patterns that are consistently applied
Lead adoption of AI-enabled development practices across the organization (copilots, code review assistants, test generation, documentation automation, agentic workflows)
Create a training and enablement program: onboarding, playbooks, office hours, internal demos, and certification of best practices
Define and track measurable outcomes (cycle time, defects, rework, throughput, delivery predictability)
Implement guardrails for secure and responsible use of AI tools (IP protection, client confidentiality, data handling, prompt hygiene)
Curate and standardize C1M.ai design patterns: integration templates, orchestration patterns, error handling, retries, logging/monitoring, security defaults, and documentation conventions
Build and maintain a pattern library (docs + code/flow templates) that accelerates repeatable delivery
Support internal model development efforts, including training and fine-tuning models on approved design patterns, templates, and internal standards—ensuring compliance with privacy, security, and licensing requirements
Implement QA practices across automation and code (testing strategy, regression checks, monitoring, error handling)
Standardize documentation: architecture notes, runbooks, integration maps, and handoff materials
Improve operational stability: logging, alerting, retries, incident response processes, and postmortem discipline
Coordinate with stakeholders on acceptance criteria and change management
Lead, mentor, and coach developers/builders; foster accountability and continuous improvement
Support hiring, onboarding, performance feedback, and skills development
Build a culture of clarity: well-defined work intake, high-quality tickets, strong communication, and predictable delivery
Qualification
Required
5+ years leading technical delivery and/or serving as a technical project lead in software/integration environments
Demonstrated success managing multiple projects simultaneously (timeline, scope, stakeholder management, delivery reporting)
Strong understanding of APIs, authentication (OAuth, API keys), webhooks, data formats (JSON/CSV), and integration patterns
Practical experience with n8n and/or Zapier, plus Python and AWS, and exposure to Azure/Microsoft AI stack
Hands-on experience implementing or integrating LLM/GenAI solutions in real business workflows
Experience driving adoption of new tools/processes across engineering teams (enablement + measurement)
Excellent written and verbal communication—able to explain complex systems simply
Preferred
Experience with: Azure OpenAI, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Power Platform, MS Graph, or Microsoft 365 integrations
Experience building internal developer platforms, reusable accelerators, or pattern libraries
Familiarity with model training/fine-tuning workflows, evaluation, and governance (e.g., data curation, prompt libraries, eval harnesses)
Familiarity with RAG, embeddings, vector databases, and agent orchestration patterns
Experience in a professional services environment delivering for external clients
Certifications (nice-to-have): PMP, Scrum, AWS, Azure, or relevant automation platform credentials
Company
C1M
Explore C1M: Your Growth Acceleration Partner! With nearly 20 years at the forefront of technology innovation to drive business performance, C1M is dedicated to accelerating our clients’ growth through enhanced digital marketing and business solutions powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase