Deployment Strategist Lead - Middle East (AI)

Location: Remote-first from Saudi Arabia or the UAE; regular travel for customer onsites is required.

Company

ElevenLabs is an AI research and product company developing voice, audio, chat, music, image, and video generation platforms for consumers and enterprises.

What you will do

• Open a new Middle Eastern market, win the first strategic customers, and ensure measurable product impact.
• Meet customer stakeholders to identify critical audio and voice AI needs, workflows, and pain points.
• Hire and lead a regional team of forward-deployed engineers.
• Identify use cases, build demos, and implement voice and audio AI solutions with engineering teams.
• Design bespoke customer integrations and guide best practices for implementing ElevenLabs models.
• Own major projects end to end, present results to technical and executive audiences, and share field insights with Research and Product teams.

Requirements

• Proven experience engaging and influencing C-suite and VP-level stakeholders internally and at customer or partner organizations.
• Experience hiring, developing, and managing high-performing technical teams in a collaborative, results-driven environment.
• Basic proficiency in Python and understanding of API integration for scripting, prototyping, and demo development.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts and use logic to identify optimal solutions.
• Technical aptitude to quickly understand voice and audio AI models and their applications.
• Ability to align technical strategy with business objectives, including understanding deal structures, go-to-market motions, and revenue impact.
• Fluency in English and Arabic and a deep understanding of Middle Eastern regional and cultural nuances are required.

Nice to have

• Experience identifying, building, and nurturing relationships with system integrators, resellers, and technology partners.

Culture & Benefits

• High-velocity environment with rapid experimentation, lean autonomous teams, and minimal bureaucracy.
• AI-first culture focused on excellence and impact rather than job titles.
• Annual discretionary stipend for professional development.
• Annual discretionary stipend for social travel and an annual team offsite.
• Monthly co-working stipend for employees not located near a main hub.