As the Manager of Forward Deployed Engineering at Databricks, you will lead a high-performing team focused on transforming enterprise data strategies through AI and data migrations. You will partner with strategic customers in various industries to deliver mission-critical solutions and ensure high standards of technical excellence. Your leadership will drive team growth, project delivery quality, and customer success. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and people management skills to mentor engineers and influence project outcomes.

• 4+ years of people leadership experience managing high-performing technical delivery teams.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience as a technical solutions architect or data/AI engineer.
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale data platform migrations and AI/ML programs.
• Strong understanding of technical project delivery, including managing scope and timelines.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience influencing at the C-suite level.
• Familiarity with Databricks, Apache Spark™, MLflow, Delta Lake, or the modern data and AI ecosystem.
• Ability to travel to customer sites and Databricks offices approximately 20% of the time.

• Oversee regional performance targets including billable utilization, team growth, and hiring.
• Partner with Account Executives and Engagement Managers to deliver transformational Professional Services programs.
• Establish best practices for project oversight, risk management, and quality standards.
• Synthesize field insights to provide feedback to Engineering and Product management.
• Serve as the critical escalation point for high-stakes customer situations.
• Mentor Forward Deployed Engineers through structured career pathways and technical coaching.