About the role Own customer engagements from kickoff to delivery, working cross-functionally with internal teams and partnering closely with technical and executive stakeholders. Collaborate with customer executives and technical teams to identify critical pain points and areas where Shakudo can provide the greatest impact. Define and develop high-value use cases through deep customer engagement. Partner with machine learning, product, engineering, and business teams to design and refine AI and data applications that drive measurable business value. Oversee project delivery: manage timelines, coordinate internal resources, and ensure high-quality deliverables. Present results and lead strategic sessions for future opportunities, engaging audiences from engineers to C-suite executives. Safeguard long-term customer relationships by proactively identifying and addressing risks or concerns. Establish effective feedback loops between customers and Shakudo’s product, engineering, and go-to-market teams. Develop strategies to standardize engagement processes and scale learnings to benefit future customers. Requirements 5+ years in management consulting, customer engagement, or similar roles. 2+ years of direct technical experience or close collaboration with engineering teams on technical projects. Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders at all levels. Deep understanding of data and AI technologies and their applications in enterprise contexts. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous, and unstructured environments. Adaptive, curious, and collaborative, willing to learn, lead, guide, and follow as needed. A plus: Experience with programming, scripting or statistical packages (e.g. Python, R, Matlab, SQL) Work with cutting-edge technologies in machine learning and high-performance computing. Contribute to a platform that transforms how organizations leverage data and AI. Join a dynamic team that values innovation, efficiency, and diversity. Thrive in an inclusive environment—Shakudo is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experiences. Copy ATS Keywords Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills customer engagement project delivery data applications AI technologies programming scripting statistical packages Python R SQL
Soft skills leadership communication presentation influence collaboration adaptability curiosity strategic thinking problem-solving relationship management