Forward-Deployed Technical Program Leader

Databricks; Maryland; On-site; USD 170,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Databricks is seeking a Lead Field Technical Program Manager to drive Forward Deployed Engineering initiatives in Retail, Consumer Goods, Travel, Transportation, & Hospitality. You will guide cross-functional teams through technical decisions, manage risks, and ensure high-quality delivery for complex customer engagements.

You will act as a bridge between engineering, customers, and leadership, articulating Databricks' technical vision and ensuring successful outcomes across multiple programs in

Qualifications

• Proven ability to stay current on technology trends and make sound technical decisions without hands-on coding.
• Experience managing large, complex engagements and balancing scope, budget, and timeline.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution; able to tailor messages for engineers to executives.
• Experience with BI, data management, and big data technologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the implementation team on complex engagements.
• Guide technical teams through architectural decisions and trade-offs.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and dependencies affecting timelines and goals.
• Deliver high-quality deliverables, status reports, program plans, and customer responses.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and resources with a focus on technical complexity.
• Serve as primary escalation point for customers on technical delivery issues and coordinate with Databricks for resolution.
• Build trust with stakeholders by clearly articulating Databricks' vision and solutions and leading productive meetings.

Skills

Technical acumen

Program management

Communication & leadership

BI & data management

Job description

Databricks is seeking a Lead Field Technical Program Manager to drive Forward Deployed Engineering initiatives in Retail, Consumer Goods, Travel, Transportation, & Hospitality. You will guide cross-functional teams through technical decisions, manage risks, and ensure high-quality delivery for complex customer engagements.

You will act as a bridge between engineering, customers, and leadership, articulating Databricks' technical vision and ensuring successful outcomes across multiple programs in