Associate Director, AI & Engineering Ops

We are looking for an Associate Director to join Vista’s Value Creation Team (VCT) in the Product and Technology (P&T) Practice, which serves as a trusted advisor to portfolio company leaders in product, technology and cybersecurity. As an Associate Director focused on AI & Engineering Operations and working with engineering leaders across our enterprise software portfolio companies, you will work with VCT colleagues, investment team members, and portfolio company executives on value creation initiatives that drive AI & Engineering Operations transformation and adoption.

Requirements

• 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
• Design and implement engineering metrics programs
• Create scalable AI & Engineering Operations playbooks
• Identify and pilot emerging AI technologies across the SDLC
• Lead the portfolio's thought leadership in AI & Engineering Operations
• Collaborate with portfolio company executives, investment teams and operating partners to develop and shape the value creation strategy to achieve the Investment Thesis

Benefits

• Annual cash bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package