Forethought · 1 month ago
Engagement Manager (Implementation)
Forethought is a pioneering company in AI for customer experience, and they are seeking a dedicated Engagement Manager to join their team. The role involves leading the successful deployment of AI solutions for clients, ensuring customer satisfaction and measurable impact through effective onboarding and communication.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Customer ServiceEnterprise SoftwareGenerative AIMachine LearningSaaS
Responsibilities
Lead AI-Powered Implementations: Onboard and guide newly signed customers through successful delivery of Forethought’s AI solutions—ensuring they achieve measurable impact and tangible value from our technology
Kickoff with Strategic Intent: Conduct project kickoff meetings, discovery sessions, and training workshops to uncover customer goals and define how AI can best drive outcomes across their support workflows
Translate Vision into Execution: Develop detailed project plans, success metrics, and implementation timelines that align Forethought’s AI capabilities with each client’s business objectives
Be the AI Value Partner: Serve as the primary point of contact throughout implementation, proactively managing communication, setting expectations, and ensuring clients understand the 'why' and 'how' behind each AI-driven decision
Orchestrate Cross-Functional Delivery: Collaborate closely with Solution Engineers, Implementation Consultants, Developers, and Sales to ensure seamless deployment and continuous calibration of AI models to customer data
Ensure AI Readiness & Adoption: Identify potential risks or barriers to adoption, and develop strategies to drive end-user confidence, trust, and sustained engagement with the AI platform
Measure and Communicate Impact: Track performance metrics and KPIs to quantify the business value delivered by AI (e.g., deflection rate, response time, customer satisfaction), sharing results and insights with internal and external stakeholders
Drive Continuous Improvement: Conduct post-implementation reviews to capture lessons learned, refine best practices, and identify opportunities to enhance future AI implementations
Act as a Trusted Advisor: Leverage industry knowledge and AI expertise to recommend optimizations, process automations, and new use cases that expand Forethought’s value across the customer’s organization
Design with Empathy: Analyze and decode customer pain points, then architect AI-driven solutions that align with their desired outcomes—bridging human experience with intelligent automation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
5+ years experience, working in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment
Proven experience in project management or implementation roles within the SaaS industry, (preferably in customer support or CRM)
Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, internal teams, and stakeholders at all levels
Technical background and ability to grasp complex concepts related to software architecture, APIs, and integrations
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining attention to detail and quality
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate issues and proactively address challenges
Customer-focused mindset with a passion for driving positive customer experiences and outcomes
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid maternity, paternity & parental leave
Company wide wellness days
Company
Forethought
Forethought is a generative AI suite for customer support automation.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$117MKey Investors
Blue Cloud VenturesSteadfast FinancialNew Enterprise Associates
2025-05-13Series D· $25M
2021-12-15Series C· $65M
2020-10-28Series B· $17M
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