Senior Engagement Manager, Public Sector (Remote)

Databricks Inc.; Virginia, Washington (MN, District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Databricks is seeking a Sr. Engagement Manager in Forward Deployed Engineering for the Public Sector. This remote role supports Virginia and Washington DC while driving multi-quarter, high-stakes initiatives with autonomy and high impact.

You will mentor junior managers, shape account strategy, and lead delivery of PS&T offerings across regions, navigating regulatory and market challenges. Travel up to 25-50% may be required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience in Professional Services.
• Expert-level understanding of PS&T offerings and the ability to customize solutions.
• Proficient thought leadership, increasingly viewed as an external expert in the industry.
• Expertise in Databricks architecture, ecosystem, and strategic account planning.

Responsibilities

• Drive BU/Region-level impact and contribute to team-level booking targets.
• Navigate complex regional, regulatory, or market-specific complexities across multiple countries.
• Coach and support junior Engagement Managers, acting as a go-to resource for peers on complex projects.
• Shape account strategy to align with client goals and lead the sales of complex Professional Services & Training (PS&T) offerings.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with senior customer stakeholders across multiple engagements.

Skills

Leadership experience

PS&T offerings expertise

Databricks architecture

Strategic account planning

Travel flexibility

Security clearance

Job description

Databricks is seeking a Sr. Engagement Manager in Forward Deployed Engineering for the Public Sector. This remote role supports Virginia and Washington DC while driving multi-quarter, high-stakes initiatives with autonomy and high impact.

You will mentor junior managers, shape account strategy, and lead delivery of PS&T offerings across regions, navigating regulatory and market challenges. Travel up to 25-50% may be required.