Aera Technology is hiring a
Engagement Principal | AI /ML Decision Intelligence | Software Delivery | Supply Chain in United States

Summary

Aera Technology is a privately-held and VC-funded company specializing in Decision Intelligence innovation and services. They are seeking an experienced professional for a role that involves Supply Chain Operations Consulting, Product Development, AI/ML Software Delivery, and Project Management. The candidate must have extensive supply chain knowledge, experience leading and managing post-sales enterprise software implementation projects, outstanding customer-facing skills, and familiarity with various software and agile project work.

Requirements

• 8-10+ years of experience leading and managing post-sales enterprise software implementation projects
• Outstanding on-site, customer-facing skills (communication, project management, relationship building, etc.) and a deep sense of urgency in delivering to customer requirements
• Extensive and broad supply chain knowledge, including supply chain best practices and metrics covering all core aspects of supply chain (demand, supply, manufacturing, inventory, order management, etc.)
• Experience with enterprise IT and software, including ERP (Oracle and SAP), cloud/SaaS, security, mobile, BI, planning systems and execution systems
• Familiarity with supply chain, logistics, and planning software - specifically, SAP and best-of-breed such as JDA, Kinaxis, etc
• Experience with agile project work/scrum methodologies
• Proven ability to successfully manage technical team members

Responsibilities

• Act as supply chain subject matter expert, both during the implementation & pre-sales situations
• Work closely with Product and Technical teams to drive product improvements and direction
• Single point of contact between the customer, Aera team, as other parties such as consultants and system integrators for all project-related topics - Including C Level Engagements
• Ensure project requirements are understood by Aera resources and delivered on-time and in accordance with customer expectations and statement of work (SOW)
• Manage project resources, track progress via KPIs, and escalate as required
• Keep customers within project scope and on-task
• Plan and run meetings/workshop with prospects, ranging from early discovery sessions to detailed final presentations as of a formal software evaluation
• Estimate and document project requirements for proposals and SOWs

Benefits

• $135 - $175 a year + 10% Bonus + Meaningful Equity
• Position can be based remotely in most major cities in the US
• 18-20% Travel (can vary) domestic and international