Hiring: AI Deployment Strategist Company: BackOps AI Location: San Francisco Bay Area Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 03:59:31 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Change Management, Digital Transformation, Embedded Systems, Product Strategy, SaaS About the job Experience: •5-8 years of experience in AI/ML implementation, digital transformation, technical strategy, or consulting. Ideally at a top-tier strategy consulting firm (BCG, McKinsey, Bain, Deloitte, Accenture) or enterprise SaaS company scaling AI products into large organizations •8 years of experience in AI/ML implementation, digital transformation, technical strategy, or consulting. Ideally at a top-tier strategy consulting firm (BCG, McKinsey, Bain, Deloitte, Accenture) or enterprise SaaS company scaling AI products into large organizations Required Skills: •This role exists because deploying AI into legacy operations isn't about implementation, it's about strategy. Our biggest customers need a partner who can diagnose where AI creates the most value, design rollout sequences that build internal buy-in, help teams rethink how they work, and orchestrate adoption at scale. You'll be that partner. •Own the deployment strategy for our largest enterprise customers, from pre- implementation planning through org-wide AI adoption and optimization •Act as an embedded strategy advisor, diagnosing operational bottlenecks, designing AI-driven workflow redesigns, and helping customers reimagine their operating models •Build and execute multi-phase deployment roadmaps tailored to organizational readiness, stakeholder priorities, and business impact sequencing •Design and deliver training programs, enablement curricula, and change management frameworks tailored to different stakeholder groups (ops teams, managers, executives, digital transformation offices) •Partner with customer engineering, IT, and data teams on integration architecture, data governance, and technical deployment decisions •Translate customer business requirements and feedback into product strategy recommendations; work directly with engineering and product to shape the roadmap •Define and track adoption KPIs, business impact metrics, and expansion opportunities; own the strategic case for renewal and expansion alongside the founders Qualifications: •Background in supply chain, logistics, distribution, or back-office operations •Prior experience designing AI/ML product implementations or digital transformation programs •Prior startup or scale-up experience •Strategy consulting background (operations, digital transformation, or AI) •Operational familiarity with enterprise change management frameworks •OfferEquity & Ownership: Competitive equity so you grow alongside the company •Impact & Visibility: Direct access to leadership; your work directly improves customer trust and company readiness •Collaborative Culture: Tight-knit team of seasoned operators and AI experts •Flexible Work: Hybrid with core Bay Area presence and remote flexibility Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •OfferEquity & Ownership: Competitive equity so you grow alongside the company Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!