Engagement Manager

Deploy•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

Deploy is seeking a well-rounded Engagement Manager to oversee execution of Deploy Data projects that help companies incorporate AI into their businesses. The role works closely with delivery teams and executive stakeholders to manage multiple client projects and provide direction and insights throughout each project cycle. The Engagement Manager supports project execution and management, improves delivery-team processes, implements systems and structure, and develops team productivity metrics. The ideal candidate has broad generalist skills, a proven leadership background, and a passion for startups and AI. Deploy is an intelligence infrastructure platform providing developers and enterprises access to open-source and proprietary AI models. The company has more than 250 employees across offices in San Francisco, Seattle, New York, and Delhi. The role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the development of a fast-growing AI startup. The expected base salary is $90,000–$160,000. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Stock options may be offered in addition to base pay.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
3–5 years of work experience at a top consulting or banking organization, or project management or operations experience at a fast-growing startup.
Strong history of leadership, initiative, and managing others in a way that promotes growth and efficiency.
Strong communication skills and ability to make analytical decisions based on numbers.
Client-facing experience and proven ability to engage with clients when necessary.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to handle multiple projects and changing priorities.
Energetic, resourceful, and driven, with the ownership to thrive in an unstructured environment.
Passion for startups and AI.

Responsibilities

Plan, manage, and execute client projects in collaboration with business and engineering team members.
Identify opportunities to improve and optimize existing procedures, systems, and processes.
Manage delivery-team members by setting achievable short- and long-term goals, helping prioritize team focuses, and providing effective feedback.
Implement effective reporting and productivity goals, ensuring metrics are useful, visible, and streamlined.
Interface with clients as necessary to move projects forward.
Maintain awareness of industry best practices for data maintenance handling as relevant to the role.
Adhere to policies, guidelines, and procedures concerning protection of information assets.
Report actual or suspected security or policy violations or breaches to an appropriate authority.