Senior Engineering Excellence & AI Enablement Director

Ready to join a team that’s all in? At Imprivata we deliver unified access and security management programs that eliminate friction empowering healthcare and mission-critical organizations to work smarter faster and more securely.

We believe work can be more than a job or task—it’s a collective spirit; the type that emboldens creativity embraces challenge and fosters excitement. We are constantly raising the bar on what’s possible owning the outcome of our triumphs and trials staying nimble amidst change and cultivating an environment where we win together. Here your ideas matter your differences are celebrated and your work drives real results—for your career your teammates and our customers.

When you join Imprivata you embark on a shared journey of ambition and growth. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. If you’re looking for a place to match your passion with purpose—and where every day you can make an impact—you’ll find it here.

We are seeking a Senior Engineering Excellence & AI Enablement Director. This is a hybrid opportunity based out of our Waltham MA office.

Job Summary

The Senior Engineering Excellence and AI Enablement Director will leads the systems workflows and enablement mechanisms that help Engineering deliver software with greater speed quality and predictability. In the near term the role will focus primarily on scaling the effective use of AI-assisted development tools and practices across Engineering. Additionally this role is responsible for improving how teams plan build test document release and support software combining workflow design tooling strategy adoption and performance measurement into a cohesive operating model. In the near term the role will focus primarily on scaling the effective use of AI-assisted development tools and practices across Engineering. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Improve the Engineering Operating Model 

• Improve workflows across planning development code review testing documentation release readiness and post-release follow-through. 
• Reduce friction in handoffs clarify decision rights and strengthen execution consistency across teams. 
• Ensure processes are practical lightweight and aligned to the needs of software delivery. 

Coordinate Tooling Strategy and Standardization 

• Evaluate and standardize the tools that support engineering productivity code quality test automation documentation and release execution. 
• Identify high-value opportunities to apply AI to software development testing documentation and engineering support workflows. 
• Define approved usage patterns guardrails and operating standards for new tools in partnership with Platform/DevOps/SRE Security and IT.  

Facilitate Enablement and Adoption 

• Build training playbooks examples and communities of practice that help teams adopt new tools and workflows effectively. For example: 
• AI coding assistants in full PDLC (Code Assistance and Agentic Code Generation) 
• AI automated code review for Architecture Quality Security Maintainability Performance etc. 
• AI test generation for Unit Component Integration System E2E and Acceptance testing 
• AI generated documentation for internal and external stakeholders 
• AI Agents for escalation bug squashing debugging 
• Set clear expectations for engineering managers and technical leaders. 
• Track adoption remove barriers to sustained usage and reinforce consistent execution across teams. 

Measure Performance and Champion Continuous Improvement 

• Establish a clear scorecard for engineering operations program progress and productivity. 
• Provide regular reporting to the eStaff and Engineering leadership on progress risks and impact. 
• Use data to prioritize investments and continuous improvement efforts. 

Partner Across the Organization

• Work closely with Product Management to improve planning and delivery interfaces across R&D. 
• Partner with Finance on business cases and budgets for productivity initiatives and tooling investments. 
• Represent Engineering in cross-functional productivity and AI initiatives and ensure Engineering priorities are reflected in broader standards and decisions. 
• Other duties as assigned and required.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering engineering operations developer productivity platform engineering or related leadership roles
• Experience improving software delivery systems through process tooling and organizational change
• Strong understanding of modern engineering practices including CI/CD code review testing release management reliability and developer experience
• Track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and driving adoption at scale
• Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering and executive stakeholders 

Desired Qualifications

• Experience introducing AI-assisted development tools or other modern productivity technologies into engineering organizations
• Experience in regulated or security-sensitive SaaS environments
• Experience building or scaling internal developer platforms tooling programs or productivity functions  

This position offers a total compensation range of $309000.00 to $352000.00 (inclusive of base salary and variable compensation such as bonuses and incentives). In addition more information about Imprivata’s benefit offerings can be found here. This range represents the high and low end of Imprivata’s compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors such as a candidate’s location skills experience and qualifications.

At Imprivata we have a top-notch work environment developmental opportunities a competitive total rewards package and the desire to have fun. If you have the skills and qualifications as we have described above we want to hear from you!

Imprivata provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race religion age sex national origin disability status protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. 

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What We Do

For more than two decades Imprivata has been redefining how life- and mission-critical industries secure and manage digital identities. We empower healthcare and enterprise organizations to enable fast compliant and secure access to technology—allowing clinicians and staff to stay focused on what matters most: patient care and operational excellence. Our digital identity platform is purpose-built for complex environments where every second counts and security can never take a back seat. From authentication and access management to device application and identity governance Imprivata provides a unified approach that balances usability with protection. Trusted by the world’s leading healthcare systems and enterprises in over 45 countries we deliver solutions that improve efficiency safeguard data and drive digital transformation. At Imprivata our commitment goes beyond technology—we partner closely with our customers to ensure their success every step of the way.

Why Work With Us

At Imprivata every voice matters. We’re a global team driven by innovation compassion and collaboration. Together we live our values—Raise the Bar Own the Outcome Stay Nimble and Win Together—while making a real impact on healthcare technology and the communities we serve.

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