Engagement Lead

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

Job Category: AI, Analytics & Data Science

Requisition Number: VPENG020748

• Posted : September 17, 2026
• Full-Time
• Remote

Locations

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Remote- US
United States

Description

Let’s be unstoppable together!

At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We have a global commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable strength that diversity brings to our business, employees, clients, and communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work. Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Engagement Manager to lead AI solution deployments across a broad range of clients. The ideal candidate will have a background in consulting, with a proven track record of managing technology deployments and delivering exceptional results. You will need a deep understanding of the AI solutions you’re deploying to ensure successful deployments. You will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with senior client leadership and key stakeholders, ensuring that the deployment team meets the established goals and objectives, and helping each client prepare for and manage the necessary change within their organization to deliver the expected business value. This role supports clients in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), General Merchandise, and Retail industries.

Job Responsibilities

• Define,initiate, and lead the overall client engagement strategy for AI deployments, serving as the executive sponsor and senior trusted advisor accountable for business outcomes, technical integration, adoption, and long-term value realization.
• Lead and direct cross-functional deployment teams,settingthe vision, operating model, priorities, and governance needed to launch and scale client initiatives while ensuring disciplined execution against strategicobjectives.
• When necessary, leverage deep expertise on AI and Circana AI solutions to advise clients on best deployment practices.
• Provide strategic guidance to clients on best practices for deployment, including AI technology integration, process improvement, and change management.
• Oversee the deployment lifecycle, from initial sale through the successful deployment of the AI solutions as well as the transition to on-going post-deployment support.
• Conduct thorough needs assessments and strategic planning sessions to understand client requirements and challenges as it relates to the deployment of AI solutions.
• Manage deployment timelines, solution revenue, and resource allocation effectively, including establishing and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), to ensure the deployment is completed on time and within scope with the ability to demonstrate the AI solution impact.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and client stakeholders to communicate deployment progress, address concerns, and ensure alignment between Circana’s and the client’s goals.
• Advise and guide clients through adoption using principles of change management.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at client organizations, acting as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation with a focus on scale across the deployment team.

Requirements

• Significant experiencesponsoring and leading enterprise client engagements, including setting strategic direction,establishinggovernance, aligning executive stakeholders, and owning delivery accountability across complex programs.
• Strong passion for AI overall and a deep understanding of AI technologies and their applications in business settings.
• Proven track record of leading successful technology deployments, including hands‑on technical experience designing, configuring, and delivering AI solutions that leverage LLMs (e.g., prompt and workflow design/orchestration, retrieval‑augmented generation, usage tracking, automated testing, evaluation and monitoring), including tailored agentic and agent‑to‑agent patterns.
• Demonstrated ability to engage directly with client IT, data architecture, and AI governance teams in technically credible discussions about how Circana’s solutions integrate into their existing ecosystems.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders as well as the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem‑skills with the ability to be creative, nimble when warranted. The ability to synthesize complex information and present it clearly and succinctly is imperative.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with experience in managing diverse and geographically dispersed teams.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Engagement Manager or in a similar managerial role within a consulting environment.
• Experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), General Merchandise, and/or Retail industries with an understanding of the Market Research industry is a strong plus.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field preferred.

As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their day‑to‑day role:

• Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions.
• Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action.
• Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices.
• Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers.
• Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement.
• Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect, and integrity.
• Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone.

Location

This position can be located in the following area(s): Remote, U.S.

Prospective candidates may be asked to consent to background checks (in accordance with local legislation and our candidate privacy notice) Your current employer will not be contacted without your permission.

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. The salary range for this role is $170,000 to $190,000.

This job is also eligible for bonus pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

An offer of employment may be conditional upon successful completion of a background check in accordance with local legislation and our candidate privacy notice. Your current employer will not be contacted without your permission.

This position is expected to remain open for approximately 30 days and may close earlier if sufficient qualified candidates are identified.

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