The AI Champion Role

An AI Champion is a developer within a cross-functional team who drives AI adoption locally, acts as the team's point of contact for the AIR program, and keeps information flowing between their team and the wider Champion community.

Responsibilities

• Be the team's contact — you are the named point of contact between your team and the AIR program
• Surface challenges — identify what is blocking your team from using AI effectively and raise it through the Champion community
• Raise the bar — push for better practices, not just tool usage
• Coach teammates — share knowledge, help others get started, and spread what works
• Keep information flowing — bring program updates back to the team and take team feedback to the program

How it works

DevEx works with Team Leads to identify Champions — there is no formal nomination process. Once you are a Champion, the role carries real responsibility: you are your team's voice in the program and the program's voice in your team.

Champion meetings are kept intentionally small so discussions stay focused and actionable. Teams typically have one or two Champions. In larger teams, two Champions may rotate who attends meetings so both stay connected without it becoming a burden.

Time commitment

Time commitment scales with your team's size. A Champion in a large team coordinates across more people and contexts. A Champion in a small team spends less time on coordination, but their team benefits just as much — the program produces guidance, processes, and materials that are shared across all teams regardless of size.

Interested?

Talk to your Team Lead or reach out directly to DevEx.