Deployment Lead, Alliances
ABOUT AARU
Aaru operates at the frontier of predictive intelligence, using AI to simulate and predict human behavior at scale. By generating and deploying instances of artificial intelligence that mirror humans, called agents, Aaru simulates entire populations with unprecedented accuracy. Our partners use Aaru to refine strategic positioning, identify and understand high-value audiences, validate concepts and messaging before launch, optimize pricing decisions, and build a continuously richer understanding of their customers through simulation. We provide organizations with invaluable foresight, empowering them to anticipate outcomes and proactively make the right decisions at the right time, every time.
We're a small, dedicated, mission-driven team and we intend to stay that way. We believe the best work happens when exceptionally talented people are given ownership, trust and the space to operate without bureaucratic friction. We work with urgency and intellectual honesty and expect new team members to match our velocity. We seek individuals who thrive at the frontier, who push beyond conventional limits, who bring curiosity and conviction in equal measure, and who want their work to have demonstrable impact in the world. If you're energized by the idea of a small team doing things that feel impossible, let’s build together.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Deployment Lead (Alliances), you will work directly with Aaru's strategic alliance partners to deliver high-impact simulation projects while helping build the systems and capabilities that allow those partners to scale Aaru across their own organizations and client base.
You will work closely with Aaru's founders and senior leaders at partner organizations, moving between hands-on deployment, strategic problem-solving, joint selling, and building repeatable ways of working using the most exciting predictive technology since the astrolabe. The role combines the rigor of strategy consulting with the pace and ownership of a small, high-growth technology company.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Own relationships end-to-end with strategic partners and the clients they’re working with, from discovery and scoping through deployment and long-term collaboration
Execute complex, high-quality deliverables independently and at speed, translating rough direction into client-ready outputs
Represent Aaru in senior settings with partner and client leadership, including CEOs, executive partners, CMOs, and C-suite equivalents, with the presence and polish to make every interaction land
Sell and deliver alongside alliance partners on strategic opportunities, helping identify use cases, shape proposals, scope engagements, and win work
Build the systems, operations, and repeatable business motions that enable partners to sell and deliver Aaru at scale
Develop playbooks, best practices, governance, and operating rhythms for how Aaru is positioned, sold, deployed, and expanded within an alliance
Help partners stand up Aaru Centers of Excellence, including training and train-the-trainer programs that build internal partner capabilities
Work across Aaru's engineering, product, deployment, and commercial teams to translate partner needs into scalable solutions and keep engagements on track
Identify opportunities to expand Aaru's footprint across partner accounts, practices, and industries
Bring a transformation-oriented perspective to how Aaru can be embedded into partners' offerings, workflows, and client engagements
YOU MAY BE A FIT IF
You have 5+ years at a top strategy consulting firm, Big 4, or in a strategic operations, alliances, or partnerships role at a high-growth technology company
You've owned workstreams, client relationships, partnerships, or commercial initiatives - not just supported them
You have financial services experience and fluency in the industry; experience across banking, insurance, asset management, payments, or related sectors is particularly relevant
You're self-directed in ambiguity - you can shape an unclear ask into a crisp workstream, flag issues early, and deliver without hand-holding
You have strong analytical skills and can work fluently with complex data and communicate findings clearly in writing and in person
You have strong commercial instincts and are comfortable both selling with partners and building the systems that allow them to sell independently
You understand how large organizations adopt new technologies and have experience navigating complex transformation or organizational change
You're excited to work fully in-person in NYC and bring genuine curiosity about AI and emerging technology
STRONG CANDIDATES MAY ALSO
Speak multiple languages
Have proficiency in Python or familiarity with AI tools and complex software
Have a background in technology or engineering
Have experience implementing and executing projects across long timescales
Have experience building or managing strategic alliances with major consulting firms, technology companies, or financial institutions
Have experience launching or scaling partner-led go-to-market motions, channels, or ecosystems
Have experience building Centers of Excellence, enablement programs, certification programs, or train-the-trainer programs
Have experience with large-scale business or technology transformation
Have a background in traditional market research and consumer insights (e.g., survey design, focus groups, quantitative/qualitative analysis, syndicated data sources) with a strong foundation in translating research findings into actionable business recommendations
LOCATION
This role is based in New York City. Aaru is an in-person company, working 5 days a week in office. Candidates are expected to be located within the New York City metropolitan area or open to relocation.
BENEFITS
At Aaru, we take care of our people. In addition to a competitive base salary and equity participation, we offer comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, visa sponsorship and relocation support, and various other benefits and perks.