Senior Strategic Deployment Lead (AI) at well-funded AI infrastructure startup

This role is with a well-funded AI infrastructure startup.

About the role

Lead the integration of advanced AI infrastructure within high-stakes enterprise environments. This hybrid technical-commercial role bridges the gap between engineering and business, helping Fortune 500 clients move from AI experimentation to secure, production-ready deployments. You will drive strategic use cases, shape deployment workflows, and ensure long-term operational success for complex AI systems.

Location: New York, USA

Why this role is remarkable

• High-impact hybrid role blending technical depth with strategic business consulting at the forefront of the AI infrastructure space.
• Well-funded Series A startup backed by top-tier VCs and founded by recognized leaders from elite academic institutions.
• Opportunity to define the deployment playbooks and operational standards for how global organizations scale their AI initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with enterprise stakeholders to identify high-impact AI use cases and navigate complex technical and regulatory requirements.
• Drive the end-to-end deployment of AI infrastructure, translating business needs into robust technical implementation and adoption plans.
• Collaborate with internal product and engineering teams to influence roadmap decisions based on direct enterprise customer feedback.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in technical consulting, solutions engineering, or strategic customer-facing roles at high-growth technology companies.
• Strong understanding of enterprise AI systems, deployment architectures, and the challenges of moving models into production environments.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with experience navigating complex organizations, particularly within regulated industries like finance or healthcare.