AI Evangelist Lead

Job ID: 205380

Required Travel : Up to 25%

Managerial - Yes

Location: Israel- RAANANA (Amdocs Site)

Who are we?

Amdocs helps those who build the future to make it amazing. With our market-leading portfolio of software products and services, we unlock our customers’ innovative potential, empowering them to provide next-generation communication and media experiences for both the individual end user and enterprise customers. Our employees around the globe are here to accelerate service providers’ migration to the cloud, enable them to differentiate in the 5G era, and digitalize and automate their operations. Listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, Amdocs had revenue of $5.00 billion in fiscal 2024. For more information, visit www.amdocs.com

At Amdocs, our mission is to empower our employees to 'Live Amazing, Do Amazing' every day. We believe in creating a workplace where you not only excel professionally but also thrive personally. Through our culture of making a real impact, fostering growth, embracing flexibility, and building connections, we enable them to live meaningful lives while making a difference in the world.

In one sentence

Amdocs is a global leader in software and services for communications, media, and digital enterprises. As AI reshapes the future of software, we are harnessing its power to transform networks, IT systems, and business operations.

We are building a pioneering AI Evangelist team, and we are seeking a leader who will shape the vision, strategy, and execution of this group. This role combines technical depth, strategic thinking, and people leadership to accelerate AI adoption inside Amdocs and establish us as a thought leader in the global AI ecosystem.

What will your job look like?

• Strategic Leadership & Team Building
• Define and execute the strategy for AI Evangelism and Enablement across Amdocs.
• Build, manage, and scale a high-performing team of AI Evangelists.
• Attract, hire, and develop top talent; foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Set clear goals, measure impact, and align team efforts with Amdocs’ broader AI transformation agenda.
• Internal AI Enablement
• Partner with engineering, product, and business leaders to embed AI/GenAI tools and workflows into the delivery lifecycle.
• Establish organization-wide standards, best practices, and frameworks for AI-assisted development.
• Build and nurture internal communities of practice to ensure responsible, scalable adoption of AI.
• Hands-on Innovation
• Guide pilots, prototypes, and proof-of-concepts to demonstrate business impact of AI.
• Provide architectural direction for integrating LLMs, AI services, and automation frameworks at scale.
• Balance strategic oversight with occasional hands-on contributions to showcase technical credibility.
• Knowledge Sharing & Capability Building
• Drive the development of training programs, workshops, and enablement content.
• Mentor Evangelists, Engineers, and Analysts, ensuring they are empowered with skills and confidence to apply AI in real-world contexts.
• Establish metrics to measure the adoption, impact, and maturity of AI practices across the company.
• External Advocacy & Thought Leadership
• Represent Amdocs externally at industry events, customer forums, and developer communities.
• Publish articles, whitepapers, and open-source contributions that highlight Amdocs’ innovative AI adoption.
• Identify external trends and translate them into actionable opportunities for Amdocs.
  
  

• Experience: 10+ years in software engineering, AI/ML, or related technical fields, with at least 5+ years leading teams.
• Leadership: Proven track record in building and managing technical teams; ability to attract and develop talent.
• AI/ML Expertise:
• Hands-on with AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Tabnine).
• Deep knowledge of LLMs, prompt engineering, AI lifecycle, and integration practices.
• Strategic Influence: Ability to drive technology adoption and cultural change across distributed organizations.
• Communication: Exceptional storytelling, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advocacy Experience: Background in Developer Relations, Technical Evangelism, or Enablement is a strong plus.