Director, Talent Engine – OperateCo

Rackspace Technology; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Rackspace Technology is seeking a Director, Talent Engine to lead the strategy, build-out, and operations of a data & AI talent capability within OperateCo's structure. This role will shape sourcing, training, certification, and deployment for technical operators across Palantir Foundry and AIP engagements.

The leader will partner with HR, Delivery, Engineering, and business units to scale the model, set performance bars, and drive a Rackspace-wide talent engine initiative that aligns with

Responsibilities

• Identify – Talent Sourcing & Selection

Job description

Job Summary

The Director, Talent Engine leads the strategy, build-out, and operations of OperateCo's talent capability for Rackspace's Data & AI business: an internal engine that identifies, trains, certifies, and deploys technical operators, beginning with delivery on Palantir Foundry and AIP engagements. This leader builds the model alongside - not in competition with - Palantir's own Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) program, learning its selection bar, training cadence, and certification discipline, and applying it to a Rackspace-owned and -funded pipeline. This leader partners closely with HR, Delivery, Engineering, and Business Unit leaders to build scalable sourcing pathways, a strong training and certification bar, and a high-performing operator workforce, with a mandate to scale the model from Data & AI into a Rackspace-wide talent engine.

Job Responsibilities

Identify – Talent Sourcing & Selection