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Zayo Group, LLC

Head of AI - Platform AI

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$215K - $245K/yr

Position Overview Our Head of AI will lead the strategic design, development, and deployment of AI ... This role focuses on implementing cutting-edge machine learning, deep learning, and automation ...

Spgi

Head of Engineering - Inbound Data

Centreville, VA · On-site

$185K - $265K/yr

... proof-of-concept implementations * Establish rigorous engineering standards and operational ... or Head of Engineering level, including experience managing managers and guiding Staff/Principal ...

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Head of A220 Program Operations

Herndon, VA · Hybrid

Lead the design and implementation of next-generation material services, turning strategic requirements into industrialized, scalable workflows. Dedicated Focus will be on maturing the A220 Inventory ...

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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for head of implementation in Virginia is $102,630.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,900.00 and $120,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Head of Implementation often encounters challenges such as aligning cross-functional teams, managing tight deadlines, and ensuring clients' expectations are met during project rollouts. Success in this role relies on strong communication skills, proactive risk management, and clear project planning. Collaborating closely with sales, product, and client success teams helps streamline processes and resolve issues quickly, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement can lead to smoother implementations over time.

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To thrive as a Head of Implementation, you need expertise in project management, change management, and a strong understanding of industry-specific processes, often supported by a degree in business or a related field. Familiarity with project management tools (such as Jira, Asana, or MS Project), CRM systems, and certifications like PMP or Six Sigma are typically required. Outstanding leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills help drive cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations. These abilities are crucial for ensuring seamless product or service rollouts, meeting client needs, and achieving organizational goals.

What does a head of implementation do?

A Head of Implementation is responsible for overseeing the successful delivery and integration of products or services into client organizations. They manage implementation teams, coordinate with clients to understand their needs, and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. This role often involves developing strategies, creating project plans, and resolving any issues that arise during the implementation process. The Head of Implementation plays a crucial role in ensuring customer satisfaction and long-term client relationships.
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Director, Head of Software Engineering

HITT Contracting, Inc.

Falls Church, VA • On-site

$269K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT.

Director, Head of Software EngineeringJob Description:

HITT is seeking aHeadof Software Engineering to build a modern, AI-native software engineering practice from the ground up. This is a senior leadership role for an engineering executive with a builder's mindset: someone who has seen firsthand how agentic, AI-enabled development is changing the way software gets made - and who knows how to turn that shift into a durable advantage for one of the nation's largest general contractors. They bring the vision, technical depth, and people leadership to define how software gets built at HITT as the firm scales.

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, theHeadof Software Engineering will establish HITT's agentic engineering practice from scratch - setting the technical vision, standing up lean, agile product teams, and creating the standards, workflows, and culture that let small teams of AI-fluent engineers deliver high-quality software at a pace traditional development organizations cannot match. This leader understands that tools are only half the story: lasting change comes from people, and they will beas invested in recruiting and developing talent as intechnologyitself.

TheHeadof Software Engineering is accountable for the structure and growth of the engineering organization, the delivery of applications and platforms that serve HITT's project teams and jobsites nationwide, and the development of a new generation of AI-enabled engineering talent - hiring builders who already work this way and training HITT's existing developers in new methods. The role partners closely with senior leaders across the firm and serves as a visible champion for the responsible, high-leverage use of AI in how HITT builds.

Responsibilities

Agentic Engineering Practice

  • Design, launch, and lead HITT's agentic engineering practice from the ground up, defining the operating model, team structure, and software development lifecycle for AI-enabled delivery

  • Establish standards, guardrails, and best practices for agentic development - including AI coding agents and assistants, prompt and context engineering, human-in-the-loop review, automated testing, and evaluation

  • Select, implement, and evolve the AI development toolchain (coding agents, LLM platforms, orchestration frameworks, and integrations), reassessing regularly as the landscape advances

  • Partner with the CIO on the enterprise technology, data, and AI roadmap, ensuring the engineering practice accelerates HITT's broader digital transformation

  • Ensure the software the practice shipsarereliable, fast, and usable in high-velocity, decentralized field environments with users of many backgrounds

Talent, Recruiting & Enablement

  • Recruit and hire engineers and engineering leaders who thrive in lean, agile, AI-augmented teams, and position HITT as a destination for top AI-native engineering talent

  • Design and deliver training and enablement programs that upskill HITT's existing developers in AI-enabled development methods:from hands-on workshops and pairing to internal playbooks and certification

  • Build a deep talent bench and clear career paths within the engineering function to ensure succession for senior roles

  • Foster a culture of experimentation - fail fast and pivot - while managing risk responsibly

Delivery & Engineering Excellence

  • Bring structure, accountability, and delivery discipline to the software engineering function, balancing execution (60%) with innovation (40%)

  • Implement lean, agile delivery practices built on small batches, rapid iteration, continuous integration and deployment, and measurable outcomes

  • Engineer security, quality, and complianceintoevery product, in alignment with HITT's zero trust cybersecurity strategy and NIST-aligned frameworks

  • Define engineering KPIs and provide ongoing transparency to the executive team on velocity, quality, adoption, and business value delivered

  • Leverage external partners strategically while avoiding over-reliance on consultants, building enduring in-house engineering capability

Executive Leadership & Cross-Functional Influence

  • Serve as a strategic advisor to executive and operational leaders on what modern, AI-enabled software development makes possible for the business

  • Partner with operations, virtual design and construction (VDC), preconstruction, and corporate functions toidentifyhigh-value opportunities for custom software, automation, and agentic workflows

  • Represent HITT's engineering practice externally,in recruiting, industry forums, and the broader technology community,to attract talent and partnerships

  • Champion responsible AI use, model governance, and data stewardship across the software portfolio

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred

  • 12+ years of progressive software engineering experience, including 5+ years leading engineering teams or organizations; experience building a team, practice, or product organization from scratch is strongly preferred

  • Current, hands-on experience with AI-enabled and agentic software development, including AI coding agents and assistants (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor), LLM APIs, agent frameworks and orchestration, retrieval-augmented generation, and evaluation practices

  • Demonstrated success recruiting strong engineers and training existing developers in new tools, methods, and ways of working

  • Proventrack recordleading lean, agile teams that ship, balancing innovation with operational discipline in a complex enterprise

  • Deep grounding in modern software engineering practice: cloud-native architecture, APIs and integration, CI/CD,DevSecOps, and test automation

  • Strong product sense and user empathy; experience delivering software for field-based or operational users (construction, engineering, manufacturing,logistics) is a plus

  • Executive-level communication and presentation skills; able to build conviction with C-suite audiences and translate deep technical topics for business leaders

  • Financial and vendor management acumen, with experience owning budgets and managing platform and tooling ecosystems


In accordance with Virginia Senate Bill 215 (SB 215), the base salary range for this position is:


$130,000.00 - $210,000.00

Compensation in other cities and states may vary. HITT Contracting offers a competitive total benefits and compensation package including performance-based bonuses, premium health care coverage including vision and dental, employer-matched 401(k), wellness reimbursement program, paid holidays and time-off, and other voluntary benefits and leave types. The determination of salary is based on the candidate's individual professional experience, qualifications, education, skills, and training.

HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

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