Gecko Robotics is helping the worldâs most important organizations ensure the availability, reliability, and sustainability of critical infrastructure. Gecko's complete and connected solutions combine wall-climbing robots, industry-leading sensors, and an AI-powered data platform to provide customers with a unique window into the current and future health of their physical assets. This enables real-time decision making to increase the efficiency and safety of operations, promote mission readiness, and protect the environment and civilization from the effects of infrastructure failure.
Geckoâs Deployment Leads are the driving force behind delivering Cantileverâour AI-powered data platformâinto the hands of customers. This role sits at the critical intersection of customer value, product strategy, and execution. Deployment Leads are part product manager, part project manager, and part strategic account lead. They manage a small number of high-stakes deployments (typically 1â2 at a time), where they are responsible for uncovering the most valuable problems within complex, often unfamiliar industriesâand ensuring Gecko solves them effectively.
This is a highly dynamic, customer-facing role. Deployment Leads serve as the connective tissue between our customers and our internal teamsâespecially our product strategists and forward deployed engineersâensuring we are both building the right product and getting it over the finish line. Theyâre skilled at identifying what's most important, navigating ambiguity, handling tough stakeholder dynamics, and keeping everyone aligned and moving forward.
The Deployment Lead is ultimately accountable for making sure Cantilever delivers value. They are business-savvy problem solvers who thrive in chaos, ask great questions, challenge assumptions, and build trust with customers. They are relentless in pushing toward the outcomes that matter the most.
Serve as the primary owner of 1â2 high-impact customer deployments, acting as the bridge between Geckoâs platform and customer business value.
Partner closely with Product Strategists and Forward Deployed Engineers to define what should be built, why it matters, and how to ensure it lands successfully.
Engage directly with customer stakeholdersâat all levelsâto uncover high-value problems and maintain strong relationships, even in challenging situations.
Drive execution and implementation of Cantilever, ensuring delivery of business outcomesânot just software.
Navigate ambiguous, fast-moving environments with confidence, structure, and sound judgment.
Build business models and use data to support strategic recommendations and validate solutions.
Travel as needed (25â75%) to support deployments, engage stakeholders, and remove blockers.
Required Skills
5+ years of experience in roles such as product management, strategic account management, consulting, business development, or program delivery â ideally with a blend of these that shows you can flex across strategic thinking, customer engagement, and execution.
Demonstrated success managing complex deployments or initiatives across multiple stakeholders and functions.
Proven ability to identify and prioritize high-value business problems, even in industries or domains youâre new to.
Strong communication skills with the ability to navigate tough stakeholder conversations and align cross-functional teams.
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and managing fast-moving, evolving environments.
A structured problem solver who can break down abstract business challenges and build models or frameworks to support solutions.
Experience working closely with or within enterprise software organizations.
Willing and able to travel 50% of the time or as needed.
Preferred Skills
Background in engineering or experience working closely with technical teams.
Prior work in ambiguous, fast-paced environments (startups, consulting, etc.).
Strong analytical instincts with the ability to dive into data and extract insights.
At Gecko, our people are our greatest investment. In addition to competitive compensation packages, we offer company equity, 401(k) matching, gender-neutral parental leave, full medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health, ongoing professional development, family planning assistance, and flexible paid time off.Â
Gecko values collaboration, innovation, and partnership, and we believe we do our best work when we're together in person. Weâre an office-first culture but understand that sometimes you may need to work from home. Many people are in the office five days a week, others need a bit more flexibility. Ultimately, we care about the outcomes we achieve - and creating a culture of autonomy and trust that enables that impact.
Gecko is committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe it is our collective responsibility to uphold these values and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to join us in our mission to protect todayâs infrastructure and give form to tomorrowâs. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law. If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your talents to support our critical mission, weâd love to hear from you.
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