Director, Forward Deployed Engineering

United States Digital Space LLC; Usca; Presencial; PEN 541.000 - 778.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

United States Digital Space LLC seeks a Director of Forward Deployed Engineering for Federal clients to lead the delivery and engagement management of data and AI initiatives. You will own the P&L for the Federal segment, drive GTM partnerships, and coordinate with sales to close large-scale opportunities.

You will build a high-performing team of DEMs and TPMs, foster a culture of excellence, and guide strategic programs across government accounts with a focus on outcomes and value realization.

Formación

• Security clearance required (active TS or better).
• Strong leadership with 5+ years second-line leadership, 20+ team management experience.
• Domain expertise in enterprise software pre-sales or professional services for software/cloud providers.
• Proven ability to execute strategic deals and drive large transactions.
• Track record building ecosystems of customer relationships and partnerships across Sales/Engineering/Marketing.
• Experience positioning solutions in complex strategic accounts and driving durable value.
• Strong operational discipline to establish cadences and scalable processes.

Responsabilidades

• Build and lead a high-performing team of DEMs and TPMs.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive culture within a rapid-growth environment.
• Develop and drive an outcomes- and value-based GTM strategy for FDE.
• Own and manage P&L for the Federal FDE segment and ensure execution against goals.
• Influence the direction of key accounts through trusted relationships and deep industry insight.

Conocimientos

Security clearance

Leadership

Strategic deal execution

Ecosystem building

Platform value realization

Operational excellence

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

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Director, Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) – Federal

As the Director of Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) for our Federal business, you will partner with our customers to democratize Data and AI within their organizations. Leveraging the company solutions and expertise, you will help address some of the federal government's most critical and complex challenges.

Reporting to the Head of Forward Deployed Engineering for Public Sector, you will lead a team of Delivery & Engagement Managers (DEMs) and Technical Program Managers (TPMs) focused on planning and executing high-impact services. You will partner closely with Go-To-Market (GTM) leadership and account teams to support discovery conversations, scope alignment, and contracting for FDE Services. Simultaneously, you will own the P&L for your segment and drive the strategy and execution required to deliver against our audacious business goals.

You will cultivate a culture of psychological safety to develop and grow a team of talented, experienced federal DEMs and TPMs who deliver mission-focused big data and AI solutions. Your experience partnering with the sales organization will help close revenue opportunities, and you will coach new sales and pre-sales team members on how to optimize collaboration. Furthermore, you will actively enhance your team's overall effectiveness, serve as an expert in communicating complex business value-focused solutions, support intricate government sales cycles, and build enduring relationships with key stakeholders across the U.S. Federal sector.

The impact you will have:

• Build and Lead a High-Performing Team: Hire, manage, and develop Delivery & Engagement Managers and Technical Program Managers supporting our account teams and customers within the segment.
• Drive Culture: Foster a collaborative, inclusive environment within a rapid-growth team. Embody and promote the company\'s customer-obsessed, truth-seeking culture and a first-principles mindset.
• Strategic GTM Partnership: Develop, promote, and drive an outcomes- and value-based FDE organization. Build trust-based, long-term relationships with partners and customers, utilizing your understanding of the segment, verticals, and industry trends to influence the direction of key accounts.
• Business & Operational Ownership: Own and manage the P&L for your business segment, demonstrating an in-depth understanding of business requirements, operational rigor, and resource allocation.
• Industry Influence: Serve as a thought leader for the company and within the broader Federal Data and AI ecosystem.

What we look for:

• Clearance Requirement: Candidates for this leadership role must hold an active U.S. TS clearance or better and be able to maintain it.
• Leadership Experience: At least 5 years of second-line leadership experience (managing managers), with 10+ years of overall leadership experience managing teams of 20+ individuals.
• Domain Expertise: Relevant high-growth enterprise software pre-sales or professional services success, with senior-level tenure at a reputable software or cloud provider.
• Strategic Deal Execution: Ability to elevate customer engagement, with a proven track record of driving large transactions, managing high-growth accounts, and delivering transformational customer value.
• Ecosystem Building: A track record of building strong ecosystems of lucrative customer relationships and cross-functional partnerships across Sales, Engineering, and Marketing.
• Platform Value Realization: Experience positioning solutions in complex strategic accounts, finding a path to mutual value, and driving durable consumption on the the company platform.
• Operational Excellence: Strong ability to drive operational rigor in a high-growth business—establishing the right cadences, instituting scalable processes for technical field members, and driving visibility and support for customer issues/feature requests.
• Education: Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent practical work experience.

About the company

the company is the Data and AI company. More than 20,000 organizations worldwide — including adidas, AT&T, Bayer, Block, Mastercard, Rivian, Unilever, and 70% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the the company Data + AI Platform to build and scale data and AI apps, analytics and agents. Headquartered in San Francisco with 30+ offices around the globe, the company offers a unified platform that includes Genie, Lakebase, Agent Bricks, Lakeflow, Lakehouse, and Unity Catalog. To learn more, follow the company on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Instagram.

Benefits

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At the company, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at the company are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Compliance

If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.