AI Engagement Lead — Remote, Drive Enterprise Deployments

BuddiesHR; United States; Remote; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus pay

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Circana is seeking a highly motivated Engagement Manager to lead AI solution deployments across diverse clients from Remote, U.S. to drive business value. You will build executive relationships, guide deployment strategy, and manage cross-functional teams to deliver on strategic objectives.

The role requires 5+ years in a consulting setting, deep AI knowledge, and strong stakeholder management. A Master’s degree is preferred; experience in CPG/retail is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as Engagement Manager or in a similar managerial role within a consulting environment.
• Strong passion for AI and deep understanding of AI technologies and their business applications.
• Experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), General Merchandise, and/or Retail industries is a strong plus; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define, initiate, and lead the overall client engagement strategy for AI deployments, acting as executive sponsor and senior trusted advisor for business outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional deployment teams, set vision and governance to launch and scale client initiatives with disciplined execution.
• Leverage AI expertise to advise clients on deployment best practices and AI solution integration.
• Provide strategic guidance on deployment, process improvement, and change management.
• Oversee deployment lifecycle from initial sale to successful deployment and transition to post-deployment support.
• Manage timelines, solution revenue, and resources; track KPIs to ensure on-time delivery and measurable AI impact.

Skills

AI deployments

Engagement management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Circana is seeking a highly motivated Engagement Manager to lead AI solution deployments across diverse clients from Remote, U.S. to drive business value. You will build executive relationships, guide deployment strategy, and manage cross-functional teams to deliver on strategic objectives.

The role requires 5+ years in a consulting setting, deep AI knowledge, and strong stakeholder management. A Master’s degree is preferred; experience in CPG/retail is a plus.