Applied Engineering Manager for AI & Data Solutions

WorkTrust Solutions; Rhode Island; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkTrust Solutions in the United States is seeking a Manager of Applied Engineering (Forward Deployed Engineering) to lead a team of Forward Deployed Engineers partnering with enterprise stakeholders to design, build, and deploy AI-enabled solutions with measurable business outcomes.

The role owns delivery of FDE engagements, aligning with enterprise priorities and accelerating value from concept to production; requires strong leadership, strategy translation, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Experience deploying AI/ML in enterprise environments.
• Ability to translate strategic objectives into executable initiatives.
• Experience with Forward Deployed Engineering delivery models.
• Strong leadership and collaboration across business and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage a portfolio of Forward Deployed Engineering initiatives aligned to enterprise strategy and measurable outcomes.
• Partner with business leaders to identify, prioritize, and define high-value use cases with clear KPIs.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of FDE solutions from concept to production through iterative cycles.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Forward Deployed Engineers.
• Collaborate with architecture, data, and security to ensure governance and compliance.

Skills

AI/ML technologies

LLMs

RAG

Azure

Containers

Infrastructure as Code

Leadership

Delivery leadership

Tools

Azure

Kubernetes

Terraform

APIs

Job description

WorkTrust Solutions in the United States is seeking a Manager of Applied Engineering (Forward Deployed Engineering) to lead a team of Forward Deployed Engineers partnering with enterprise stakeholders to design, build, and deploy AI-enabled solutions with measurable business outcomes.

The role owns delivery of FDE engagements, aligning with enterprise priorities and accelerating value from concept to production; requires strong leadership, strategy translation, and cross-functional