Delivery Manager – Enterprise AI Technology Programs
$140k - $200k USD
About Distyl AI
Distyl AI develops production-grade AI systems to power core operational workflows for Fortune 500 companies. Powered by a strategic partnership with OpenAI, in-house software accelerators, and deep enterprise AI expertise, we deliver working AI systems with rapid time to value – within a quarter.
Our products have helped Fortune 500 customers across diverse industries, from insurance and CPG to non-profits. As part of our team, you will help companies identify, build, and realize value from their GenAI investments, often for the first time. We are customer-centric, working backward from the customer’s problem and holding ourselves accountable for creating both financial impact and improving the lives of end-users.
Distyl is led by proven leaders from top companies like Palantir and Apple and is backed by Lightspeed, Khosla, Coatue, Dell Technologies Capital, Nat Friedman (Former CEO of GitHub), Brad Gerstner (Founder and CEO of Altimeter), and board members of over a dozen Fortune 500 companies.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a highly adaptable, results-driven Delivery Manager to lead the execution of a portfolio of large-scale AI programs at a Fortune 100 client. This role is ideal for a seasoned technology leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments and has a proven track record of managing enterprise programs over $10M in budget.
Our culture is built around moving fast, making an impact, and delivering at the highest level. The ideal candidate is someone who embraces intensity and complexity, can pivot quickly, and thrives in a dynamic, ever-evolving landscape.
As a Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that all customer outcomes are delivered on time, within budget, and with exceptional quality. You will prioritize and align work to KPIs, influence stakeholders, and ensure seamless execution that maximizes impact and throughput.
This is not a passive oversight role—we need someone who is hands-on, deeply engaged in technical and business conversations, and enjoys working alongside engineers, architects, and executives alike. If you’re looking for a high-energy, fast-moving environment where you can truly make an impact, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities
Client-Centric Operator: You excel at managing complex client relationships and understand the dynamics of delivering high-impact services within enterprise environments. You can set and manage customer expectations, align delivery to contracted outcomes, and lay the groundwork for future opportunities by earning trust and demonstrating measurable value. You have experience with forward-deployed engineering teams or other embedded delivery models
An Industry Expert (Highly Desired): You have deep exposure to one or more of the following domains—supply chain optimization, health insurance cost of care and/or prior authorization, or large-scale consumer contact centers
Lead High-Impact Delivery: Oversee the successful execution of a portfolio of enterprise-scale projects, ensuring they meet business objectives and drive measurable impact
Operate at Maximum Velocity: Embrace a high-speed, dynamic environment where priorities can shift, requiring quick thinking and adaptability
Drive Stakeholder Alignment: Regularly report on program status to senior executives, technical teams, and business leaders, fostering trust and maintaining alignment
Optimize Program Success: Structure and scale delivery efforts to maximize impact and efficiency, ensuring the program runs at peak performance
Influence Key Customer Decisions: Guide the client in providing the necessary teams, integrations, and resources to make the program a success
Grow and Motivate a Team: Onboard and organize forward-deployed AI engineers and AI strategists to design and build cutting-edge AI solutions
Stay Engaged in Delivery Activities: Run daily project scrums, engage in planning, requirements gathering/refinement, product management, testing, evals, deployment, etc, whatever is needed to drive execution forward
Champion AI-Driven Solutions: Understand how AI and automation can enhance business processes and technology delivery
Write the Playbook: Author best practices for delivering AI programs at scale
Who You Are
A Problem-Solver at Speed: You can navigate complexity and ambiguity, quickly identifying solutions and driving action
An Enterprise-Scale Leader: You have 10+ years of experience delivering large-scale technology programs for enterprise clients, including a $10M+ budget program
A Master of Adaptation: You thrive in an intense, fast-moving environment and can pivot when necessary to keep momentum high
A Strong Communicator Across All Levels: You can seamlessly switch between technical deep-dives with engineers and high-level strategic conversations with executives
A Delivery-First Operator: You know how to execute with precision, delivering on time, on budget, and with top-tier quality
AI-Curious and Business-Minded: You have a demonstrated interest in AI-driven solutions and how they can optimize business outcomes
Travel: Ability to travel 25-50%
Why Join Us?
Shape the Future: Lead AI transformations that will re-define the next century’s most influential companies
Pick and Build the Winners: Work with top enterprises to identify, transform, and scale the winners of the AI Economy
Operate at the Highest Level: Engage directly with CEOs and C-suite executives to drive billion-dollar impact
High-Growth, High-Upside: Be a key player in a hyper-growth startup backed by the best in AI and enterprise, with a tremendous upside
Elite Team, Mission-Driven Culture: Work with top AI talent that emphasizes high-impact, deep-ownership and a shared mission for excellence
What We Offer
The base salary range for this role is $140K – $200K, depending on experience, location, and level. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for meaningful equity, along with a comprehensive benefits package
100% covered medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents
401(k) with additional perks (e.g., commuter benefits, in‑office lunch)
Access to state‑of‑the‑art models, generous usage of modern AI tools, and real‑world business problems
Ownership of high‑impact projects across top enterprises
A mission‑driven, fast‑moving culture that prizes curiosity, pragmatism, and excellence
Distyl has offices in San Francisco and New York. This role follows a hybrid collaboration model with 3+ days per week (Tuesday–Thursday) in‑office.