Senior Agile Delivery-AI Proprietary Models + AI Hub (P4572)

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>84.51° Overview:</strong></p> <p>84.51° is a retail data science, insights and media company. We help The Kroger Co., consumer packaged goods companies, agencies, publishers and affiliates create more personalized and valuable experiences for shoppers across the path to purchase.</p> <p>Powered by cutting-edge science, we utilize first-party retail data from more than 62 million U.S. households sourced through the Kroger Plus loyalty card program to fuel a more customer-centric journey using 84.51° Insights, 84.51° Loyalty Marketing and our retail media advertising solution, Kroger Precision Marketing.</p> <p><em>84.51° follows a 5‑day in‑office work schedule to support collaboration, alignment, and team connection.</em></p> <p>Join us at 84.51°!</p> <p>__________________________________________________________</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><p>The <strong>AI Enablement team</strong> is building the AI foundation for 84.51° and Kroger. The AI Enablement team is composed of multiple squads, and we are looking for a <strong>Senior Agile Delivery </strong>to oversee the <strong>AI Proprietary Models + AI Hub group</strong>. Our AI Proprietary Models team creates domain specific models and associated services, while our AI Hub team maintains a centralized hub of AI information and capabilities for internal associates.</p> <p>As the <strong>SENIOR AGILE DELIVERY</strong>, you'll be the orchestrator across three squads, ensuring seamless collaboration, clear visibility, and efficient delivery. You'll work closely with data scientists, researchers, engineers, and product managers to adapt Agile practices that fit the unique nature of AI and research work. Your focus will be on facilitating cross-team dependencies, managing delivery logistics, and ensuring teams have what they need to succeed. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, flexibility in approach, and the ability to thrive in an innovative environment.</p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Facilitate cross-team dependencies and alignment across three squads (two AI Proprietary Models sub-squads and one AI Hub squad), ensuring work flows smoothly and blockers are resolved quickly</li> <li>Adapt and evolve Agile practices to fit the unique workflows of data science, research, and engineering teams, moving beyond traditional sprint-based approaches where needed</li> <li>Manage and maintain Jira boards including stories, epics, and initiatives, ensuring clear visibility of progress, priorities, and team health</li> <li>Report on progress, risks, and blockers to leadership and stakeholders; escalate issues that require intervention</li> <li>Facili