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Applied AI Transformation Manager

CognitionSan FranciscoSales
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
11 Jul 2025
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Applied AI Transformation Manager position at Cognition is a full-time strategic advisory and operational role based in San Francisco, perfect for professionals with a strong background in strategy consulting and technical program management. This professional will help major enterprise accounts successfully implement agentic artificial intelligence solutions.

Role Overview

Cognition is seeking an Applied AI Transformation Manager to serve as a technically oriented strategic advisor and operator in San Francisco. In this capacity, the manager ensures value alignment on strategic client projects and drives program delivery across key accounts. This position involves direct collaboration with senior leaders and functional heads to design operating models, establish value realization targets, and oversee comprehensive transformation initiatives. The professional will be embedded within select strategic accounts to guide organizations from upfront strategy through detailed program execution.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with client leadership to identify, quantify, and report value targets focused on productivity gains and financial impact.
Oversee seamless operations and program delivery alongside the dedicated Cognition account team.
Maintain clear visibility for both the client and Cognition regarding playbook implementation, consumption metrics, and value metrics.
Cultivate strong customer trust and relationships through successful project delivery.
Manage onboarding and rollouts for thousands of engineers to guarantee successful deployments.
Utilize analytical and technical program management expertise to support client executives with value tracking.
Establish centers of excellence within accounts using customized enablement programs.

Requirements

Hold an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
Possess practical work experience as a software engineer intern or in a full-time capacity.
Bring three to five years of experience working at a top-tier strategy consulting firm, focusing on value realization and technology strategy alongside client relationship management.
Thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous settings characterized by rapid growth and shifting priorities.
Demonstrate an exceptional ability to learn at a fast pace.

Nice to Have

Two or more years of experience working in a customer-facing role at a startup.
Experience participating in complex enterprise teams involving account growth sourcing and management.
Background working in technical positions such as software engineer, solutions engineer, or technical account manager.
Previous experience as a startup founder or early-stage employee at a high-growth startup.
Ambition and a competitive drive suited for high-intensity work environments.

Skills and Tools

Strategic advisory and operator capabilities
Technical program management
Value targeting and realization
Enterprise account management and delivery
Operating model and delivery model design

About the Company

Cognition is an applied AI lab recognized as the creator of Devin, the first artificial intelligence software engineer. The company features a talent-dense team consisting of competitive programmers, former founders, and industry leaders from cutting-edge organizations.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Cognition careers page to submit an application for this position.

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of the Applied AI Transformation Manager role?

The position is based in San Francisco.

What qualifications are required for education and background?

Candidates must have an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, software engineering experience, and 3 to 5 years at a big 3 strategy consulting firm with a strong background in value targeting and realization and technology strategy.

What are the core responsibilities of this position?

Responsibilities include identifying and reporting customer value targets, managing account operations and delivery, overseeing large-scale onboarding for thousands of engineers, and building internal centers of excellence for enterprise clients.

What experience is considered a plus for applicants?

Preferred qualifications include 2+ years in a customer-facing startup role, background in technical roles like software engineering or technical account management, and previous startup founding experience.

How should interested candidates apply?

Candidates should apply directly through the official company careers page.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Cognition careers page.

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