AI Engagement Lead

Whitesmith; United States; Remote; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance

Annual benefits budget

Profit-sharing scheme

Job summary

Whitesmith is seeking an experienced leader to oversee a portfolio of client AI implementation programmes. You will guide each engagement from discovery and scoping through delivery, adoption, renewal, and growth, turning business challenges into measurable outcomes and responsibly implemented systems.

You will partner with senior client stakeholders and a small embedded engineering team, translating executive goals into practical delivery plans and evidence of progress while maintaining strong

Qualifications

• Strong relationship-building skills with senior stakeholders and client teams.
• Product and technical depth sufficient to assess and challenge implementation plans.
• Commercial judgment and ability to develop client engagements.
• Ownership and sound judgment in finding responsible ways forward on complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Translate executive goals and operational problems into a focused set of outcomes, delivery plans, and evidence of progress.
• Own client relationships and experience, building trust with sponsors and the people using the solutions.
• Guide implementation from discovery through rollout, adoption, and ongoing improvement.
• Work closely with one or two embedded engineers, connecting client needs with technical delivery.
• Use product and technical judgment to challenge plans and keep work tied to business impact.
• Manage the commercial development of engagements, including renewal and account growth.

Job description

Role overview

Lead a portfolio of client AI implementation programmes, guiding each engagement from discovery and scoping through delivery, adoption, renewal, and growth. You will work with senior client stakeholders and a small embedded engineering team to turn business challenges into measurable outcomes and useful, responsibly implemented systems.

Responsibilities

• Translate executive goals and operational problems into a focused set of outcomes, delivery plans, and evidence of progress.
• Own client relationships and experience, building trust with sponsors and the people using the solutions.
• Guide implementation from discovery through rollout, adoption, and ongoing improvement.
• Work closely with one or two embedded engineers, connecting client needs with technical delivery.
• Use product and technical judgment to challenge plans and keep work tied to business impact.
• Manage the commercial development of engagements, including renewal and account growth.

Requirements

• Strong relationship-building skills with senior stakeholders and client teams.
• Product and technical depth sufficient to assess and challenge implementation plans.
• Commercial judgment and ability to develop client engagements.
• Ownership and sound judgment in finding responsible ways forward on complex problems.

Benefits and work setup

Full-time, remote-first role based in Portugal, with occasional client travel for discovery, kick-offs, and key working sessions. Gross annual salary is €47,000–€56,000, plus an annual benefits budget of €21,000–€24,000, including meal allowance. A profit-sharing scheme is also offered; payouts vary with company results and allocation rules.