Senior Enterprise AI Deployment Strategist

Alation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 107,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Alation is seeking a strategic transformation leader to drive enterprise deployment of data intelligence initiatives, spanning data governance, cataloging, and AI concepts. You will define deployment strategy and own the full lifecycle from vision to measurable outcomes, navigating high-stakes executive dynamics with confidence.

You will work with senior stakeholders to establish governance frameworks, scalable playbooks, and a value-driven roadmap, while leading transformative programs across

Qualifications

• 10+ years in technical delivery, solutions consulting, or forward-deployed roles owning enterprise-level engagements.
• Deep understanding of AI technologies, architecture, and the broader ecosystem; credible technologist.
• Hands-on knowledge of enterprise data and cloud platforms to shape rollout strategy.
• Exposure to data or AI governance concepts with ability to translate to executive value.
• Experience leading independently at the C-suite level.
• Ability to transform ambiguity into a phased transformation plan and roadmap.
• Proven track record of shaping team- or org-level standards and playbooks.
• Travel about 25-40% for customer onsite visits.

Responsibilities

• Own enterprise transformation outcomes across strategic accounts over multiple quarters.
• Lead executive discovery and define a measurable transformation roadmap.
• Engage with C-suite stakeholders and lead executive conversations without oversight.
• Make architecture decisions guiding large-scale rollouts and governance posture.
• Own end-to-end lifecycle outcomes: strategy, deployment, adoption, value, expansion.
• Architect enterprise-scale patterns and governance frameworks across accounts.
• Run Executive Business Reviews and develop value realization narratives.
• Drive expansion opportunities with a clear value narrative and roadmap.
• Serve as escalation authority for high-risk issues and stakeholders.
• Influence product direction through field insight and problem framing.
• Lead team- or department-level initiatives and scalable delivery standards.

Skills

10+ years experience

AI/ML technologies

Enterprise data platforms

Governance concepts

Executive presence

Problem solving

Leadership & influence

Travel 25-40%

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Alation is seeking a strategic transformation leader to drive enterprise deployment of data intelligence initiatives, spanning data governance, cataloging, and AI concepts. You will define deployment strategy and own the full lifecycle from vision to measurable outcomes, navigating high-stakes executive dynamics with confidence.

You will work with senior stakeholders to establish governance frameworks, scalable playbooks, and a value-driven roadmap, while leading transformative programs across