Lead AI Strategist

Qurrent; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity upside

Competitive compensation

Learning & development

Team of 10x engineers

Job summary

Qurrent seeks a Lead AI Strategist to shape AI solution delivery for clients. You will identify challenges, design and implement tailored AI solutions, and drive outcomes while collaborating with customers and engineering teams.

Ideal candidates will have deep AI program experience, strong business sense, and excellent stakeholder management to guide executive-level discussions and adoption.

Qualifications

• 7+ years leading complex technical projects in AI or related tech.
• Knowledge of AI agent capabilities and applications.
• Strong business acumen and process optimization mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience delivering AI solutions end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of bespoke AI implementation from needs to launch.
• Collaborate with customers to identify optimization opportunities via AI.
• Define, scope, and deliver tailored AI solutions with engineering.
• Create comprehensive requirements and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Build trusted advisor relationships and educate executives on AI benefits and limitations.
• Gather feedback to inform product roadmap and improvements.

Skills

AI strategy

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Communication

RPA knowledge

Business acumen

Tools

Orchestration System

Job description

Qurrent is pioneering the future of work. Founded in 2023 and headquartered in San Francisco, we build fully managed, autonomous digital workforces that take ownership of complex operations end-to-end.

Our customers — including leading enterprises across finance, supply chain, legal, and property management — trust us to run critical workflows like invoice-to-cash, dispute resolution, vendor payments, and procurement.

Our mission is to evolve the nature of work and we're looking for people who want to be part of building something that's categorically different from anything else in the AI landscape.

We're backed by Big Four audit credibility, real cost reduction proof points, and a product that's already in motion. Now we need someone to build the enterprise pipeline that gets us in front of the right buyers, at the right accounts, at the right time.

Lead AI Strategist

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Lead AI Strategist to join our expanding team. In this pivotal role, you will shape the future of AI solution delivery for our valued customers. Collaborating closely with customers, you will identify their unique challenges and opportunities, subsequently designing, implementing, and delivering tailored AI solutions that surpass expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all phases of the bespoke AI implementation lifecycle, from initial needs assessment to successful launch and ongoing support.
• Partner with customers to identify areas for business process optimization and transformation through AI integration, leveraging Qurrent's Orchestration System.
• Apply your AI knowledge to scope custom AI solutions in collaboration with Qurrent's engineering team.
• Create comprehensive project requirement documents and ensure timely and on-budget delivery of all project deliverables.
• Cultivate strong customer relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and exceeding expectations through exceptional service design and delivery.
• Conduct customer research and gather insights throughout the implementation process to inform Qurrent's product development roadmap.
• Partner with Product Engineering to communicate customer feedback, driving continuous improvement of Qurrent's Orchestration System and its capabilities.
• Educate executive customers on the potential benefits and limitations of AI solutions, and manage their expectations throughout the implementation process.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience leading complex technical projects, preferably in the AI or related technology space (e.g., RPA).
• Knowledge of AI agent capabilities and their application in various business contexts.
• Strong business acumen with a passion for process optimization and transformation.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional project outcomes, consistently exceeding customer expectations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Ability to synthesize customer feedback into actionable insights for product development.
• Experience managing and influencing senior stakeholders.

Bonus Points:

• Experience working with bespoke AI solutions or similar custom technology implementations.
• Experience in educating and advising executive-level customers on technology solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex customer relationships involving multiple stakeholders with varying levels of technical expertise.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to be at the forefront of the AI revolution, shaping the future of how businesses are transformed by this powerful technology.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment where your ideas are valued and your contributions make a real difference.
• Competitive compensation package with significant equity upside.
• The chance to work on challenging and rewarding projects with a talented and passionate team, including 10x engineers.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities within a supportive and established network.

Qurrent offers excellent benefits, competitive compensation packages and generous equity plans. The base salary pay range for this role is $150,000 - $220,000. Qurrent is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.