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Engagement Manager, Chanakya

Sarvam AIDelhiBusiness Development
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
17 Apr 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Sarvam AI is hiring an Engagement Manager to lead complex client relationships and drive sovereign AI adoption in Delhi. This senior position suits an experienced professional with a consulting and enterprise go-to-market background who wants to shape India's artificial intelligence landscape.

Role Overview

The Engagement Manager operates as a senior client-facing professional within the vertical at Sarvam AI. This position requires owning pipeline development, account strategy, and long-term engagement management. Candidates must understand procurement landscapes, engage effectively at the CXO and technical leadership level, and transform sophisticated AI capabilities into funded, deployable programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Own day-to-day management of active client engagements spanning from scoping and alignment to operational handover and adoption.
Act as the primary contact for clients throughout the engagement lifecycle while proactively managing expectations.
Convert client operational problems into exact briefs for deployment and engineering teams.
Monitor delivery commitments, surface risks early, and drive resolutions without waiting for escalation.
Collaborate with Strategic Deployment Engineers to guarantee built solutions match client needs.
Support pipeline development through account mapping, stakeholder outreach, and proof-of-concept scoping.
Build sustainable relationships with mid-to-senior client stakeholders to grow account depth.
Share ground-level market intelligence observations back to the vertical.

Requirements

Possess 4 to 6 years of professional experience, ideally with a foundational background at a top-tier consulting firm.
Bring a proven track record of owning complex analytical work and structuring ambiguous problems.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in strategic or complex enterprise go-to-market, account management, or programme delivery.
Ability to operate effectively in long-cycle, relationship-driven environments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
Familiarity with Generative AI or machine learning concepts to converse credibly with technical teams.

Nice to Have

Experience working in or adjacent to defence, government, critical infrastructure, and complex enterprises.

Skills and Tools

Strategic enterprise GTM and account management
Programme delivery and client relationship management
GenAI and machine learning concept familiarity
Complex analytical problem-solving and brief writing
Pipeline development and stakeholder outreach

About the Company

Sarvam AI is building the bedrock of Sovereign AI for India by developing a full-stack platform across research, models, infrastructure, and applications. The company collaborates with leading enterprises and public institutions, partnering with prominent Indian brands such as Tata Capital, SBI Life, CRED, IDFC, and LIC. Financial backing for the organization comes from Lightspeed, Peak XV, and Khosla Ventures.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Sarvam AI careers page to submit their application for this Delhi-based opportunity.

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of the Engagement Manager role?

The position is based in Delhi, India.

How many years of experience are required?

The role requires 4 to 6 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years in strategic or complex enterprise GTM, account management, or programme delivery.

Is a consulting background preferred?

Yes, a foundational background at a top-tier consulting firm is strongly preferred.

What does Sarvam AI do?

Sarvam AI builds India's full-stack sovereign AI platform across research, models, infrastructure, and applications.

Who are some of Sarvam AI's financial backers?

The company is backed by Lightspeed, Peak XV, and Khosla Ventures.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Sarvam AI careers page.

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