Deployment Lead

Aaru•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Deployment Lead, you will manage client relationships at Aaru from initial contact through long-term collaboration. The Deployment team partners with clients to configure tailored analyses and deliver simulation-driven insights directly to senior client stakeholders. You will work closely with Aaru's founders to serve a wide variety of clients, addressing an even broader range of challenges using the most exciting predictive technology since the astrolabe.

Requirements

2+ years at a top consulting firm, investment bank, or in a strategic operations role at a high-growth startup — and you've owned workstreams or client relationships, not just supported them
Self-directed in ambiguity — you can shape an unclear ask into a crisp workstream, flag issues early, and deliver without hand-holding
Strong analytical skills and can work fluently with complex data and communicate findings clearly in writing and in person
Excited to work fully in-person in NYC and bring genuine curiosity about AI and global affairs

Nice To Haves

Speak multiple languages
Have proficiency in Python or familiarity with AI tools and complex software
Have a background in technology or engineering
Have experience implementing and executing projects across long timescales

Responsibilities

Own client relationships end-to-end, from discovery and scoping through deployment and long-term collaboration
Represent Aaru in senior client settings — CEOs, CMOs, and C-suite equivalents — with the presence and polish to make every interaction land
Execute complex, high-quality deliverables independently and at speed, translating rough direction into client-ready outputs
Coordinate across engineering, product, and commercial teams to keep deployments on track and clients well-served
Identify and scope new engagement opportunities across industries