Agile and AI Lead

Posted:
3/11/2025, 3:24:37 AM

Location(s):
Maryland, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
AI & Machine Learning

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Pax8 is the leading cloud-based technology marketplace, simplifying the cloud journey for our partners by integrating technology, business intelligence and proactive service to deliver an unparalleled experience. Serving thousands of partners through the indirect sales channel, our mission is to build the technology marketplace of the future. We are a fast-growing, dynamic and  high-energy startup organization, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the business. Culture is important to us, and at Pax8, it’s business, and it IS personal. We are passionate, creative and humorously offbeat. We work hard, keep it fun, and expect the best. 
 
We Elev8 each other. We Advoc8 for our partners. We Innov8 continuously. We Celebr8 life.

No matter who you are, Pax8 is a place you can call home. We know there’s no such thing as a “perfect" candidate, so we don’t look for the right "fit" – instead, we look for the add. We encourage you to apply for a role at Pax8 even if you don’t meet 100% of the bullet points. We believe in cultivating an environment with a diversity of perspectives, in hopes that we can all thrive in an inclusive environment. 

We are only as great as our people. And we have great people all over the world. No matter where you live and work, you’re a part of the Pax8 team. This means embracing hybrid- and remote-work whenever possible.  

 

At Pax8, we're revolutionising our HR landscape with cutting edge AI and Agile methodologies. Our mission is to transform our People Team into a product-led powerhouse, creating impactful solutions that resonate with our employees. As part of our new Global Employee Experience function, we're seeking an Agile and AI Lead to help drive this transformation.

 

In this unique role, you'll integrate Agile practices within our People Team to ensure high-value HR solutions are delivered efficiently. You'll advocate for AI-driven automation and user-centric design, creating products that elevate the employee experience. Additionally, you'll guide our People Product Owners and cross-functional teams in adopting Lean-Agile principles and AI-driven solutions.

   

About Pax8

Pax8 is the technology marketplace of the future, linking partners, vendors, and small to midsized businesses (SMBs) through AI-powered insights and comprehensive product support, giving our Partners for the first time a real choice. With a global partner ecosystem of over 35,000 managed service providers, Pax8 empowers SMBs worldwide by providing software and services that unlock their growth potential and enhance their security. Committed to innovating cloud commerce at scale, Pax8 drives customer acquisition and solution consumption across its entire ecosystem. 

Our servant leaders put employees first and we are about delivering exceptional employee experience to inspire customer experience.

We are Pax8 where our employee experience meets customer experience - come and be "work happy" with us!

 

Your Day to Day includes: 

🏫 Mentor and coach the People Team in Agile practices.

🕴️ Set up and teach Agile ways of working.

🏉 Choose and drive adoption of Agile methods.

🚗 Help prioritize the People product backlog.

⛔ Remove blockers and optimize workflows.

🏫 Train stakeholders in Agile best practices.

⚙️ Advocate for AI-driven HR innovation.

🤖 Integrate AI into workflows and decision-making.

📖 Facilitate learning with AI solutions.

🚗 Drive Agile transformation and collaboration.

🫡 Act as a liaison between leaders and product teams.

🪴 Develop and scale Agile HR practices.

 

Get a feel for our progress, culture and how we constantly strive to be better and do better below:

Check our HR Leaders people ethos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IO3JTx-Dlo

See our progress in Awards: https://www.pax8.com/en-uk/news-post/pax8-triumphs-with-three-awards-at-the-comptia-uki-spotlight-awards/

https://www.pax8.com/en-uk/news-post/pax8-named-50th-best-mid-sized-company-to-work-for-in-the-uk/

Scott Chasin :- Exciting Times - meet our new CEO

 

The skills in your toolbox:

 

  • Agile Expert: Lead Agile ceremonies like stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives with confidence and creativity.
  • HR exposure: Drive HR transformation and optimize service delivery using the latest HR technologies like Workday and ServiceNow.
  • Tech Enthusiast: Harness the power of HR tech to create innovative, scalable, and digital-first solutions.
  • HR Visionary: Lead projects that push the boundaries of HR practices and deliver outstanding employee experiences.
  • Global Connector: Collaborate with diverse stakeholders across borders and time zones and communicate effectively with non-native English speakers.
  • Accountability Advocate: Build and monitor accountability practices within AgileHR, ensuring the team stays on track and meets deadlines.
  • Communication expert: Adapt your communication style to suit your audience, and collaborate seamlessly in a global organization.
  • Data Savvy: Collect and analyse data to assess project performance, tell evidence-based stories, and make data-driven decisions.
  • A Fantastic Collaborator: Work with diverse stakeholders to find the best solutions and drive the team to make decisions and move forward.
  • Stakeholder Strategist: Balance competing priorities and translate business needs into product requirements, ensuring alignment across teams.
  • Adaptable Thinker: Thrive in a fast-paced environment, quickly grasp complex ideas, and adapt to changing situations.
  • Change Champion: Plan and deliver change management components of HR work, driving successful outcomes and user adoption.
  • AI Advocate: Champion AI adoption in HR product development, keeping up with emerging trends and ensuring AI enhances efficiency and decision-making.

 

In order to fulfil this role, you should be resident in this country with a valid right to work.

We encourage you to apply for a role at Pax8 even if you don’t meet 100% of the bullet points! We cultivate an environment where we value and encourage a diverse range of perspectives.

We review and acknowledge every application using real humans - please look out for a response from us to your application in your inbox but check spam too!

 

 

Designated Office & Working pattern
  • Tech set up to support great Home and In-office working
  • Hybrid & Home Office Working
  • Hours - 37.5hrs HOWEVER you will need to be flexible to align with EMEA and occasionally APAC
  • Designated Office: You will need to align with US (EST)

Compensation:

  • Qualified candidates can expect a compensation range of $110,000 to $135,000, or more depending on experience.

If you struggle to get “time out” we’re happy to accommodate early/late conversations and interview times or if you have any queries. The talent partner managing this role, Dan, is located in the UK. 

 

What’s in it for you? 

There’s plenty of scope for a talented individual to progress quickly in this opportunity or to other internal options (internal mobility in 2021 was 30%) as we grow and expand. We have our very own internal academy (the Pax8 University) for personal development plus access to Learning & Development specialist trainers and extensive "born in the cloud" mentors available for your growth. We’ll provide the opportunity stretch and projects to help you thrive and see exactly what you need to achieve to get to the next level.   You might even get to exchange work location one day with your colleagues in the USA or across Europe but even if you can't travel right now we guarantee you'll still have fun!

 

Why Pax8?

Our mission is to build the technology marketplace of the future.  We are a fast-growing, dynamic, and high-energy organisation with a start-up feel, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the business. Culture is important to us, and at Pax8, it’s business, and it IS personal. We are passionate, creative, and unconventional. We work hard, keep it fun, and expect the best! We Elev8 each other. We Advoc8 for our partners. We Innov8 continuously. We Celebr8 life.  

 

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*Closing date is end of play on the 18th of March*

 

*** Colorado law requires an estimated closing date for job postings. Please don't be discouraged from applying if you see this date has passed ***
 

At Pax8 we believe that your Total Rewards should include a benefits package that shows how much we value our greatest assets. All FTE Pax8 people enjoy the following benefits:
  • Non-Commissioned Bonus Plans or Variable Commission
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employer Paid Short & Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Flexible, Open Vacation
  • Paid Sick Time Off
  • Extended Leave for Life events
  • RTD Eco Pass (For local Colorado Employees)
  • Career Development Programs
  • Stock Option Eligibility
  • Employee-led Resource Groups

 Pax8 is an EEOC Employer.
Equal Opportunities
Pax8 is an equal opportunities employer and welcome individuals who are in possession of the appropriate requirements to work within the country the role is based in. Offered individuals will be asked to undertake identity, security compliance and reference checks. Your privacy is important to us. Your data will be held in accordance with Data Privacy best practices and processed only in accordance with our recruiting processes.