# Staff Deployment Strategist at Alation

- Company: Alation
- What the company does: Global enterprises trust Alation to get their AI right — and keep it right. So we built the Alation Intelligence Operating System. Backed by a16z and Sapphire.
- Company website: https://www.alation.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: USA-REMOTE
- Work setup: Remote
- Posted: 2026-09-22
- Apply by: 2026-11-06
- Apply: https://alation.wd503.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ExternalSite/job/USA-REMOTE/Staff-Deployment-Strategist_R10000765
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/alation-staff-deployment-strategist/

## About the role

Joining Alation means being part of a winning team shaping the future of AI-powered data intelligence . We move fast, think big, and deliver results together.

## What they're looking for

- Experience: 6 years in management consulting (strategy, operations, tech) or forward-deployed solution roles at data platform companies
- Stakeholder Presence: Strong communication skills and presence with Director/Sr. Director-level stakeholders, comfortable in exec-facing moments, typically alongside account leadership
- Builder Portfolio: Demonstrated track record of building and deploying low/no-code solutions, and moving them from prototype to production
- Problem Solving: Strong problem solver who synthesizes ambiguity — across workstreams, systems, and stakeholders — into clear, actionable plans
- AI & Data Governance: Working understanding of AI agent patterns, LLMs, data governance, and metadata management (preferred)
- Education: Technical undergraduate or graduate program preferred. An advanced degree (MBA, technical Master's) is a plus, but demonstrated impact and leadership matter most