Senior Field Tech Program Lead - Data Platform & Impact

databricks; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Databricks in the United States is seeking a Sr. Field Technical Program Manager for Forward Deployed Engineering to accelerate complex customer engagements and de-risk outcomes.

You will guide cross-functional teams, deliver high‑quality program plans, manage scope, schedule, and risks, and act as a primary escalation point for technical delivery issues while maintaining strong customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead complex customer engagements without hands-on coding.
• Experience managing scope, schedule, and budgets for large programs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across engineers and executives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on complex customer engagements with technical leadership and guidance.
• Guide architectural decisions and manage risks and dependencies.
• Produce deliverables, plans, and status reports with minimal rework.
• Escalate issues and coordinate rapid resolution with Databricks teams.

Skills

Technical acumen

Program management

Communication

Big data tech

Tools

BI tools

Data management

Big data tech

Job description

Databricks in the United States is seeking a Sr. Field Technical Program Manager for Forward Deployed Engineering to accelerate complex customer engagements and de-risk outcomes.

You will guide cross-functional teams, deliver high‑quality program plans, manage scope, schedule, and risks, and act as a primary escalation point for technical delivery issues while maintaining strong customer satisfaction.