The Sr. Field Technical Program Manager at Databricks plays a crucial role in the Forward Deployed Engineering team, focusing on enhancing customer outcomes, particularly for U.S. Government clients. This position requires strong technical acumen to guide complex projects and ensure high customer satisfaction. The manager will work collaboratively with various teams to deliver innovative solutions and navigate technical challenges. The role emphasizes leadership, communication, and strategic decision-making to drive successful project delivery.

• A proven ability to stay current on technology trends and make sound technical decisions without being a hands-on coder.
• Experience managing large, complex engagements and mitigating unexpected technical challenges.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• A track record of influencing technical teams and tailoring messages for different audiences.
• Experience with BI, data management, and big data technologies is preferred.
• The candidate must be clearable with the US Government.

• Be responsible for the successful delivery of complex customer engagements by providing technical leadership.
• Guide technical teams through key architectural decisions and navigate trade-offs.
• Proactively identify and mitigate technical risks and dependencies that could impact project timelines.
• Deliver high-quality deliverables, status reports, and program plans with minimal rework.
• Manage all aspects of a program, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and resources.
• Act as the primary point of escalation for customers regarding technical delivery issues.
• Build trust and credibility with technical teams and stakeholders by articulating Databricks’ vision.