Deployment Lead | Navy Manufacturing

What You Will Do

Own Customer Relationships and Deployments
Serve as the primary owner of high-impact customer deployments, acting as the bridge between Gecko’s platform and customer business value.
Drive execution from initial problem definition through delivery and translate Gecko’s platform into strategic value for defense manufacturing customers.
Engage directly with customer stakeholders—at all levels—to uncover high-value problems and maintain strong relationships, even in challenging situations.
Build trust across technical, operational, and senior leadership stakeholders.
Manage expectations, communicate progress, and expand mission impact over time.

Lead Teams and Execution

Lead cross-functional teams of Product Strategists, Product Designers, and Forward Deployed Engineers to define what should be built, why it matters, and how to ensure it lands successfully.
Drive execution and implementation of Gecko’s tech stack, ensuring delivery of business outcomes—not just software.
Navigate ambiguity, align stakeholders, and maintain momentum in complex environments.
Build business models and use data to support strategic recommendations and validate solutions.
Travel as needed (up to 50%) to support deployments, engage stakeholders, and remove blockers.

About You

• Required Skills:
  • 7+ years experience in program delivery, consulting, product, or operations in complex environments
  • Experience working in heavy industry manufacturing or the DoD/maritime ecosystem
  • Proven ability to manage large, cross-functional efforts with multiple stakeholders
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into decisions
  • Excellent communication skills across technical and executive audiences
  • Ability to operate in ambiguous, fast-paced environments and drive outcomes
• Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with Navy manufacturing, major defense primes, or foundry/forge environments
  • Familiarity with digitally-native manufacturing
  • Background in engineering, manufacturing, data analytics, or systems integration
  • Experience deploying software or data platforms in production environments
  • Understanding of structural inspection, corrosion, or lifecycle modeling