Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering - Manufacturing

1 day ago
Full-time
Lead
Software Development
Databricks

Databricks

Databricks is the pioneering data intelligence platform, empowering organizations worldwide to solve complex data challenges with AI-driven analytics solutions.

IT Services
1K-5K
Founded 2013
$4450M raised

Description

  • Lead and grow a high-performing team of Forward Deployed Engineers and AI Engineers.
  • Drive regional performance targets, including billable utilisation, team growth, and hiring.
  • Partner with Account Executives, Engagement Managers, and Field Engineering leaders on enterprise delivery programs.
  • Oversee large-scale customer engagements spanning data migrations, AI/ML platforms, and advanced analytics.
  • Establish and scale delivery governance, project oversight, risk management, and quality standards.
  • Serve as the executive escalation point for critical customer situations and complex issues.
  • Mentor and coach technical talent through structured career development and technical guidance.
  • Build a culture of innovation, mastery, continuous growth, and delivery excellence.
  • Support strategic enterprise accounts in architecting and delivering mission-critical solutions.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of people leadership experience managing technical delivery teams, solution architects, or professional services organisations.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience as a technical solutions architect or data/AI engineer.
  • Proven success leading large-scale data platform migrations and AI/ML programs in enterprise environments.
  • Experience working across industries such as Manufacturing, Finance, Healthcare, Retail, Telco, or Energy is preferred.
  • Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience navigating complex, high-stakes customer environments and influencing at the C-suite level.
  • Familiarity with Databricks, Apache Spark™, MLflow, Delta Lake, or the modern data and AI ecosystem.
  • Hands-on experience with Databricks or a direct competitor is highly valued.

Benefits

  • Local pay range of $211,800 to $291,300 USD.
  • Eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
  • Equity may be included in the total compensation package.
  • Comprehensive benefits and perks offered by Databricks.
  • Location-based pay transparency and compensation determined by experience, certifications, training, and work location.

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