Strategic Client Engagement Lead

Very; United States; Remote; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Cell phone + internet stipend

Home office stipend

Health insurance

Paid parental leave

MacBook Pro

Annual team retreat

Job summary

Very is a fully distributed technology firm led by expert problem-solvers who move commercial, industrial, and consumer products from pilot to production in record time.

The Engagement Lead role is client-facing and commercially-minded, sitting at the intersection of trust, delivery, and business development. You will own 1–3 active client relationships and travel within the US as needed, while maintaining high billability and delivering real business value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or equivalent) and early engineering experience.
• Technical fluency to earn the respect of engineering teams and translate client needs into actionable scope.
• 5+ years in client services, technical program management, or delivery-facing role at a technology consulting or product company.
• Ability to write and negotiate Statements of Work independently.
• Experience managing project budgets and financial indicators.
• Excellent communication skills — written, verbal, and in the room; able to present to executives.
• Experience with IoT, connected hardware, or complex technical product development strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own 1–3 client engagements and maintain trust at the working level.
• Drive alignment between client expectations and what Very can actually deliver.
• Write and negotiate Statements of Work for new phases and follow-on engagements.
• Ensure delivery health: scope, schedule, and quality.

Skills

Client relationships

Negotiation

Communication

Public speaking

SOW writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Very is a fully distributed technology firm led by expert problem-solvers who move commercial, industrial, and consumer products from pilot to production in record time.

The Engagement Lead role is client-facing and commercially-minded, sitting at the intersection of trust, delivery, and business development. You will own 1–3 active client relationships and travel within the US as needed, while maintaining high billability and delivering real business value.