Staff Deployment Strategist, Governance & Industry Advisory

Alation is pioneering the next era of data intelligence — powered by AI agents and trusted data . Organizations around the world rely on Alation to drive self-service analytics, cloud transformation, data governance, and AI innovation. Our technology helps enterprises connect people and data to make faster, smarter, and more confident decisions. With more than $340M in funding – valued at over $1.7 billion and more than 650 customers, including 40% of the Fortune 100. As data becomes the foundation of every business, Alation is leading the way in helping organizations unlock their full potential. By bringing intelligence, automation, and trust to every interaction, we empower customers to scale data-driven innovation with confidence and speed. Joining Alation means being part of a winning team shaping the future of AI-powered data intelligence . We move fast, think big, and deliver results together. Job Description: Drive high-impact deployments at the intersection of data intelligence, AI, and governance, with deep grounding in the regulatory and operational realities of complex, regulated industries. As a Deployment Strategist, you act as a trusted advisor to enterprise stakeholders, translating complex governance and business challenges into a clear path toward measurable Alation adoption and value. You bring expertise in the data space — data governance, data catalog, and/or governed AI concepts — along with knowledge of the broader data ecosystem. Strong industry acumen across target verticals (Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and/or Hospitality and Travel) is essential, with the ability to speak to the governance, compliance, and data quality challenges specific to each. What You’ll Do Diagnose data and AI governance gaps specific to regulated, high-complexity industries and translate them into Alation-backed solutions. Serve as a credible advisor on industry-specific governance frameworks (e.g., model risk management, data lineage requirements,