Deployment Strategist

About the company Our client is a fast-growing software company. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Own the customer deployment process from first conversations through go-live, acting as the link between customers and the engineering team. The work blends discovery, solution scoping, business case development and project coordination with senior enterprise stakeholders. What you'll do - Run discovery conversations with prospective customers, uncover their challenges and define the scope of a solution. - Put together quick prototype demos with AI-assisted tools to illustrate proposed solutions. - Develop and present business cases showing clear return on investment to win pilots and grow existing accounts. - Coordinate deployment projects across customer technology, procurement and operations groups alongside engineers. - Help scope new workflows and quantify value for expansion opportunities with current customers. - Help shape the deployment methodology as the function is established. Requirements What we're looking for - Background in top-tier strategy consulting at the entry or pre-MBA level, or a comparable enterprise software deployment or strategic partnerships background. - Disciplined analytical thinking and a proven ability to manage relationships with large-company stakeholders. - Client-facing project experience in industrial sectors or defense, including time spent working at customer sites. - Executive presence, with experience presenting to and influencing senior leaders. - Experience building business cases and ROI models. - Comfort using AI-assisted tools to create prototypes and automate work independently. - A track record of measurable customer outcomes, such as shipped pilots, met success metrics and scaling to production. - Based in or willing to relocate to San Francisco, with availability for 15 to 30% international travel. Bonus points - A degree from a highly regarded university. - Private equity due diligence experience in operations-heavy businesses. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 160,000 to 250,000 per year - Equity Location and work model - San Francisco, CA, United States - On-site, 5 days per week in office - Full-time