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Senior Manager, AI Programs & Sales Enablement

Innodata Inc, Ridgefield Park, NJ, United States


Department: Marketing

Location: Remote (U.S. Preferred) / Must work 9 am-5 pm ET

Employment Type: Full-Time

Who we are: Innodata (NASDAQ: INOD) is a global data engineering company committed to the belief that data and artificial intelligence are fundamentally connected. Our mission is to support the world’s leading technology companies and enterprises in advancing Generative AI and AI innovation. We offer a comprehensive range of solutions, platforms, and services designed for both creators and adopters of Generative AI and AI. With over 35 years of experience, we take pride in consistently delivering the highest quality data and exceptional outcomes for our clients.

About the Role We are seeking a high-impact program leader with a consulting background (McKinsey, Bain, BCG, or equivalent) and strong exposure to AI/GenAI to serve as the critical interface between our AI practices and our sales organization.

This role is responsible for translating complex AI capabilities into clear, compelling, and actionable sales motions, enabling our sales teams to win high-value enterprise deals.

You will operate at the intersection of:

AI product and practice teams

Sales and account executives

Go-to-market strategy

Your success will be measured by your ability to:

accelerate pipeline creation

improve win rates

drive clarity in how we position and sell AI solutions

Key Responsibilities Sales Enablement for AI Solutions (Core)

Translate AI capabilities (data, evaluation, agentic systems, trust & safety, etc.) into:

Sales narratives

Sales plays

Customer-ready materials

Build repeatable, high-conversion sales assets:

Executive decks

Solution briefs

Industry-specific messaging

Equip sales teams to confidently sell complex AI offerings

Bridge Between Practices and Sales

Work closely with AI practice leaders to:

Understand offerings deeply

Package them into market-ready solutions

Align sales and delivery on:

What we sell

How we deliver

Where we differentiate

Eliminate gaps between technical capability and commercial execution

Program Management of Strategic Deals

Support priority opportunities by:

Structuring deal narratives

Coordinating inputs across teams

Ensuring high-quality proposals and presentations

Act as a "deal quarterback" for complex, multi-stakeholder engagements

GTM Strategy & Sales Plays

Develop and refine targeted sales plays:

By industry

By use case

By buyer persona

Identify:

High-value ICP segments

Repeatable opportunity patterns

Insight & Feedback Loop

Capture field feedback from sales and SDR teams

Identify:

What resonates

Where deals stall

Where messaging breaks down

Continuously refine positioning and assets

Qualifications Required

5–10+ years experience in:

Top-tier consulting firm (McKinsey, Bain, BCG preferred)

OR equivalent strategic advisory experience

Strong exposure to:

AI/machine learning/data platforms

GenAI / LLM use cases (preferred)

Experience working with:

Enterprise clients

Complex, multi-stakeholder environments

Proven ability to:

Translate technical concepts into business value

Build executive-level presentations and narratives

Strong program management and cross-functional leadership skills

Preferred

Experience in:

AI services, data engineering, or AI platforms

Sales enablement or GTM strategy roles

Familiarity with:

AI evaluation, model training, agentic systems, or trust & safety

Exposure to:

enterprise sales cycles and deal structuring

Profile We Are Looking For

Structured, analytical thinker (consulting DNA)

Strong communicator (executive presence)

Comfortable with ambiguity and fast iteration

Able to go from:

strategy → execution

High ownership mindset

Success Metrics

Increased win rates on strategic deals

Faster sales cycles

Higher quality and consistency of sales materials

Clear adoption of sales plays across the organization

Measurable contribution to pipeline growth

Director / Senior Manager level (depending on experience)

Competitive compensation aligned with top-tier consulting talent

Why Join Innodata At Innodata, you will collaborate with some of the most talented professionals in the fields of AI and data. As a member of our global team, you will play an active role in driving innovation at the intersection of human expertise and machine intelligence. We offer competitive compensation, flexible remote work options, and the opportunity to help define the future landscape of AI.

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