About this role
Summary: Leads the Software Development AI Practice by establishing scalable enablement methods, standards, and tools to drive AI adoption across product and developer teams. Acts as a subject matter expert and governance board member to ensure AI solutions align with enterprise architecture, security, and regulatory standa...
Company
Navitus
About Us
Navitus - Putting People First in Pharmacy - Navitus was founded as an alternative to traditional pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) models. We are committed to removing cost from the drug supply chain to make medications more affordable for the people who need them. At Navitus, our team members work in an environment that celebrates diversity, fosters creativity and encourages growth. We welcome new ideas and share a passion for excellent service to our customers and each other.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. Current associates must use SSO login option at https://employees-navitus.icims.com/ to be considered for internal opportunities. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees and comply with all applicable nondiscrimination regulations, including those related to protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or handicap.
Pay Range
USD $132,830.00 - USD $166,037.00 /Yr.
STAR Bonus % (At Risk Maximum)
7.50 - Salaried Non-Management except pharmacists
Work Schedule Description (e.g. M-F 8am to 5pm)
8 AM -5 PM CT
Remote Work Notification
ATTENTION: Navitus is only able to offer remote work to residents of Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC, Wisconsin.
Overview
Due to growth, we are adding a Lead, Software Development AI Practice to our team!
The Lead, Software Development AI Practice owns the software development and delivery AI enablement practice, setting its direction and ensuring AI adoption across both the delivery team (product) and the developer teams (PODs). This role builds organizational capability by establishing scalable enablement methods, reusable tools, standards, training, communities of practice, and coaching mechanisms that help teams adopt AI effectively and consistently, with the outcomes of improved quality and a measurable increase in efficiency in delivering the software solutions our business needs.
The Lead, Software Development AI Practice will also serve as the subject matter expert, and serve on the overall AI Governance Board, on AI platforms, generative AI, and agentic workflows/tools. This role builds our AI practice through hands-on coaching, demonstrations, proof-of-concept AI initiatives, and scalable enablement. The role will ensure our AI practices align with the with enterprise architecture principles, security requirements, our Data Engineering current and future states, and regulatory standards while enabling innovation and business value.
Is this you? Find out more below!
Responsibilities
How do I make an impact on my team?
- Partner with many groups across Navitus (Software Development and Delivery, Architecture, Security, Data Services, and business stakeholders to identify and prioritize high-value AI use cases that improve software quality, engineering productivity, operational efficiency, and business outcomes.
- Establish reusable AI patterns, reference architectures, integration approaches, and development standards for generative AI, machine learning, and agentic AI capabilities.
- Build and maintain AI-enabled services and components, including model interfaces, orchestration services, agent frameworks, prompt/tooling patterns, and reusable developer enablement assets.
- Lead proof-of-concept and pilot initiatives that demonstrate practical AI value, then convert successful experiments into repeatable capabilities for broader adoption.
- Provide hands-on coaching, demonstrations, and daily enablement to developers, delivery roles, and product teams on effective AI tools, tactics, and responsible usage.
- Serve as the primary AI adoption point of contact for Software Development and Delivery, influencing teams through expertise, practical value, and strong partnership rather than direct reporting authority.
- Ensure AI solutions comply with enterprise AI governance, responsible AI standards, security requirements, data privacy expectations, auditability needs, and model transparency principles.
- Support agentic AI workflows, including orchestration, tool integration, context management, workflow design, and human-in-the-loop controls.
- Own AI adoption measurement, including tools, metrics, reporting, training, and leadership updates that demonstrate usage, quality improvement, efficiency gains, and business impact.
- Evaluate emerging AI platforms, tools, and capabilities for fit with enterprise architecture, security, scalability, interoperability, cost, and Software Development and Delivery needs, and recommends appropriate adoption approaches.
- Minimal travel may be required for meetings, training, or other business needs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
What our team expects from you?
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience, required.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional and AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty certification preferred. Responsible AI/AI Governance certification preferred. Industry-recognized Certified AI Professional certification or equivalent AI/ML certification preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in software development or architecture required.
- 3+ years of experience focused on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies required.
- Demonstrated experience defining software development AI frameworks and tools (including coaching and practice roll-out / demonstration) required.
- Demonstrated experience leading or scaling generative AI, machine learning, or agentic AI capabilities from proof of concept through broader adoption required.
- Demonstrated experience applying security, privacy, data governance, and risk requirements to technology solutions in a regulated or data-sensitive environment required.
- Demonstrated experience influencing technical and business stakeholders and driving adoption across teams without relying solely on direct reporting authority required.
- Participate in, adhere to, and support compliance program objectives.
- The ability to consistently interact cooperatively and respectfully with other employees.
What can you expect from Navitus?
- Top of the industry benefits for Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 20 days paid time off
- 4 weeks paid parental leave
- 9 paid holidays
- 401K company match of up to 5% - No vesting requirement
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account
- Educational Assistance Plan and Professional Membership assistance
- Referral Bonus Program – up to $750!
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Location : Address
Remote
Location : Country
US