About the job
Gecko Robotics combines robotics, advanced sensors, and an AI-powered data platform to help organizations monitor and maintain critical infrastructure. Their technology supports safer operations and more reliable decision-making for clients in sectors where asset failure can have wide-reaching effects.
Role overview
The Deployment Lead for Oil & Gas in New York City acts as the key driver for delivering Gecko’s Cantilever platform to major clients. This position brings together product management, project leadership, and strategic account oversight. Deployment Leads typically focus on one or two large-scale customer projects at a time, often in settings that present new or unfamiliar challenges.
This is a customer-facing role that relies on strong relationship management skills and the ability to coordinate internal teams around client objectives. Deployment Leads work closely with product strategists and engineers to ensure solutions are designed and delivered to meet client needs. The role requires careful task prioritization, comfort with ambiguity, and a steady hand to keep projects progressing.
Success in this position means ensuring Cantilever creates measurable value for oil and gas customers. Deployment Leads are expected to challenge assumptions, foster trust, and deliver results in complex environments.
Key responsibilities
- Oversee one or two major customer deployments, acting as the main link between Gecko’s platform and client business goals.
- Collaborate with Product Strategists and Forward Deployed Engineers to define product requirements and guide project implementation.
- Develop and sustain strong relationships with stakeholders, identifying critical business challenges and supporting clients through complex situations.
- Lead the rollout and adoption of Cantilever, aiming for business impact that goes beyond software delivery.
- Navigate shifting priorities and manage uncertainty to keep projects on track in demanding settings.

