Picogrid

Defense Technology

SeniorDeploymentStrategist

$100–160k Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States; San Francisco, California, United States; El Segundo, California, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Senior Deployment Strategist at Picogrid. Skills: Deployment strategy, Customer engagement, Cross-functional coordination. Own end-to-end execution of deployments, programs, and customer. Drive project planning, prioritization, and execution across multiple”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver operational value; Ensure Picogrid delivers meaningful operational outcomes

Industry & Context.

Defense Technology
Problems you'll solve

Decision making; Ambiguous environments

Eligibility Requirements

25-75% travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

7+ years of experience in deployments, operations, defense partnerships, program execution, or similar roles, Demonstrated experience owning execution in cross-functional or customer-facing environments, Technical fluency—you can work effectively with engineering teams and understand high-level system interactions, Willingness to travel (often 25–75% depending on deployment needs)

Nice to Have

Experience working with the U. S. military, Department of Defense, or national security programs, Experience building, managing, or scaling partnership programs across multiple stakeholders or organizations, Experience coordinating multi-party efforts involving external partners, customers, and internal teams, Background in defense tech, autonomy, robotics, C2, or related mission systems, Experience supporting deployments, pilots, or programs that involved multiple vendors or partner technologies, Prior experience at a startup or high-growth company, understanding of how partnerships contribute to technical adoption, proposal success, and operational outcomes

What You'll Do.

Own end-to-end execution of deployments

Drive project planning

and execution across multiple

Lead coordination across customers

Engage directly with senior military leadership and partner

Design and execute exercises

and test environments

Translate customer needs into clear execution plans and

Ensure follow-through to delivery

and blockers across efforts

and blockers to resolution

Support execution of contracts

and operational programs

Ensure commitments are met and expectations are exceeded

Operate as a trusted partner to customers

Maintain customer relationships

Ensure Picogrid delivers consistent value

Provide leadership within Picogrid

Ensure teams stay aligned on high-impact work

Capture insights from deployments and customer interactions

Influence product direction

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Customer coordination; Partner coordination; Government Solutions coordination; Engineering team coordination

Communication Scope

Technical communication; Non-technical communication; High-stakes discussions

Process & Methodology

Project planning, Prioritization, Execution

Full Job Description

Who we are Picogrid is a leading venture-backed defense technology company founded to bridge the decades-long gap between modern technology and the critical demands of national security. Today, we're building the essential infrastructure to unify sensors, autonomy, and operators with our technology deployed in active operations around the world. Our mission is to deliver an operational advantage to secure the United States and its allies. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Senior Deployment Strategist at Picogrid, you will be responsible for deploying and operationalizing Picogrid’s platform in complex, real-world environments. You will work directly with customers—often in mission-critical settings—to ensure our technology delivers real operational value. This includes configuring systems, integrating diverse technologies, and adapting quickly as requirements evolve. These deployments often involve multiple systems, stakeholders, and constraints, and success depends on your ability to understand the full system, make sound decisions in ambiguous environments, and drive execution end-to-end. You will also play a critical role internally—translating field needs into product improvements, informing engineering priorities, and shaping how Picogrid evolves its platform and deployments. This is a role for someone who wants to own outcomes in the field, operate across technical domains, and work at the intersection of product, customer, and mission. WHAT YOU’LL DO - Own end-to-end execution of deployments, programs, and customer engagements, ensuring Picogrid delivers meaningful operational outcomes - Drive project planning, prioritization, and execution across multiple workstreams, stakeholders, and timelines - Lead coordination across customers, partners, Government Solutions, and Engineering teams to ensure alignment and progress - Engage directly with senior military leadership and partner company executives, representing Picogrid in high-stakes operational, technical, and strategic

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