Senior AI Engagement Manager, Maritime Industrial

Overview

C3 AI (NYSE: AI) is the Enterprise AI application software company. C3 AI delivers a family of fully integrated products including the C3 Agentic AI Platform, C3 AI applications, a portfolio of industry-specific SaaS enterprise AI applications for digital transformation, and C3 Generative AI offerings for the enterprise. Learn more at:
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Senior AI Engagement Manager, Maritime Industrial Base (Federal Maritime) role is a unique blend of AI product development and deployment, customer engagement, and aiding customers to drive adoption. You will shape the future of enterprise AI, conduct extensive business problem-solving, and exercise multi-disciplinary team leadership. In this role, you will work directly with Federal and Aerospace & Defense clients with a focus on Naval and Maritime Industrial Base programs to identify high-impact AI/ML opportunities, define scalable AI solutions, and lead cross-functional teams to bring innovations to life.

• Own end-to-end AI solution delivery, from scoping and valuing AI use cases to leading the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade AI solutions.
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams of data scientists, software engineers, and industry experts to transform complex business challenges into AI-powered solutions that drive significant business value.
• Drive adoption, expansion, and long-term value realization for AI solutions by working closely with customer stakeholders to ensure solutions are embedded in day-to-day operations and scaled across programs.
• Productize and commercialize AI solutions, ensuring they scale beyond individual client deployments and become repeatable offerings on the C3 AI Platform to drive long-term revenue growth.
• Engage with customers to ensure successful AI initiatives are visible, impactful, and aligned with strategic objectives.
• Apply AI-driven supply chain solutions to transform military supply chains, and apply Gen AI to transform intelligence analysis; use predictive maintenance ML to predict equipment failures; optimize enterprise planning and workflows to enhance productivity and decision making.
• Travel regularly to Newport News, VA (3–4 days per week expected) to work with shipbuilding and maritime stakeholders where appropriate.

• Bachelors in Engineering, Operations Research, Economics, Statistics, or Computer Science; MS/MBA preferred.
• Proven track record with 4+ years of experience in AI strategy, consulting, product management, or AI/ML solutions, shaping AI commercialization and enterprise transformation.
• Proven interest in AI & Gen AI, demonstrated through formal education, self-study, and hands-on experience.
• Strong business acumen with expertise in the Federal and/or Aerospace & Defense sectors.
• Experience supporting Naval, Maritime Industrial Base, or shipbuilding programs preferred.
• Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and executive presentation skills, with experience influencing executive-level stakeholders.
• Ability to lead and inspire multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
• Active U.S. Government security clearance or the ability to obtain one (e.g., Secret, Top Secret).

C3 AI provides excellent benefits and a competitive compensation package.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future company sponsorship
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C3 AI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristics, including disabled and veteran status.