About the job
About Gecko Robotics
Gecko Robotics helps essential organizations strengthen the reliability and sustainability of critical infrastructure. The company combines wall-climbing robots, advanced sensors, and an AI-powered data platform to give clients clear insights into the condition and future of their physical assets. These tools support better decision-making, improve operational safety, and help prevent infrastructure failures that could impact society and the environment.
Role Overview: Deployment Lead (Oil & Gas) – New York City
The Deployment Lead plays a central role in delivering Gecko’s AI-driven data platform, Cantilever, to clients in the oil and gas sector. This position blends elements of product management, project leadership, and strategic account oversight. Deployment Leads typically oversee one or two major customer projects at a time, focusing on solving complex challenges in industries that may be new or unfamiliar.
This is a customer-facing role that requires strong relationship management and the ability to align internal teams with client needs. Deployment Leads work closely with product strategists and forward-deployed engineers to make sure solutions are built and delivered effectively. The job involves prioritizing tasks, handling uncertainty, and keeping projects moving forward.
Success in this role means ensuring Cantilever delivers measurable value for customers. Deployment Leads are expected to question assumptions, build trust, and drive meaningful outcomes in demanding settings.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee 1-2 significant customer deployments, serving as the main connection between Gecko’s platform and client business goals.
- Work alongside Product Strategists and Forward Deployed Engineers to define and clarify product requirements, and guide implementation.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, identifying business-critical challenges and supporting clients through difficult situations.
- Lead the rollout and adoption of Cantilever, focusing on achieving real business results beyond software delivery.
- Manage ambiguity and shifting priorities to keep projects on schedule in a demanding environment.

