Technical Program Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering

Databricks Inc.; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Databricks Inc. is seeking a Technical Program Manager in the Forward Deployed Engineering division to lead a portfolio of complex programs and advance delivery excellence.

You will drive strategic alignment across engagements, mentor TPMs, and collaborate with senior leaders to achieve ambitious data goals. The role emphasizes technical fluency, program management excellence, and the integration of AI tools to boost performance.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex technical programs.
• Intermediate technical fluency; Databricks Associate-level Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to integrate AI tools into program management workflows.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead a portfolio of highly complex, high-visibility programs aligned with customer objectives.
• Drive operational excellence and deliver improvements across the delivery organization.
• Coordinate milestones and dependencies across concurrent engagements at the program level.
• Lead complex technical delivery discussions with senior managers to maintain momentum.
• Mentor junior TPMs to scale delivery processes and impact.

Skills

Portfolio management

Technical fluency

Leadership

AI tooling integration

Job description

At Databricks, we aim to inspire our customers to make informed decisions through an intuitive platform. As a Technical Program Manager (TPM) in our Forward Deployed Engineering division, you lead the success of a portfolio of complex programs and drive the continuous evolution of our delivery excellence. You are a senior leader within the FDE practice, entrusted with high-visibility, large-scale engagements. Your focus is on delivering superior results and setting the standard for how we empower our customers to achieve their most ambitious data goals.

The Impact You Will Have

• Portfolio Success: Own and lead a portfolio of highly complex, high-visibility programs, ensuring they remain perfectly aligned with strategic customer objectives.
• Operational Excellence: Drive innovation and efficiency across the PS team to deliver increasingly better results for the Business Unit.
• Strategic Alignment: Proactively coordinate technical milestones and program-level dependencies across multiple concurrent engagements.
• Leadership Hub: Act as the primary lead for complex technical delivery discussions, collaborating with M5-level managers to ensure rapid and successful project momentum.
• Mentorship: Elevate the entire team by mentoring junior TPMs and refining delivery processes to scale our global impact.

What We Look For

• Experience: Extensive experience managing complex technical programs. Experience with Product Management is a plus.
• Technical Bar: Intermediate technical fluency; 1 Databricks Associate-level Certification required within 6 months of hire.
• AI Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools into program management workflows to drive operational performance.
• Process Innovation: A track record of enhancing delivery standards and implementing changes that improve operational performance.