Sr. Field Technical Program Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering - Public Sector

Databricks; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,400 - 193,050; Full time

Job summary

Databricks is seeking a Sr. Field Technical Program Manager to deliver complex customer engagements and provide technical leadership. You will guide teams, manage technical risks, and ensure successful delivery.

The ideal candidate possesses strong program management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a background in BI and big data technologies. Located in Washington, this role requires clearance with the US Government.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to stay current on technology trends and make sound technical decisions.
• Experience managing large, complex engagements and mitigating technical challenges.
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver successful complex customer engagements with technical leadership.
• Guide teams through architectural decisions and manage program aspects.
• Act as primary point of escalation for technical delivery issues.

Skills

Technical acumen

Program and project management

Excellent communication skills

Experience with BI and big data technologies

Multitasking

Job description

CSQ427R136

Sr. Field Technical Program Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering - Public Sector

At Databricks, our core principles are at the heart of everything we do; creating a culture of proactiveness and a customer-centric mindset guides us to create a unified platform that makes data science and analytics accessible to everyone. We aim to inspire our customers to make informed decisions that push their business forward. We provide a user-friendly and intuitive platform that makes it easy to turn insights into action and fosters a culture of creativity, experimentation, and continuous improvement. You will be an essential part of this mission, using your technical expertise to demonstrate how our Data Intelligence Platform can help customers solve their complex data challenges. You'll work with a collaborative, customer-focused team that values innovation and creativity, using your skills to create customized solutions to help our customers achieve their goals and guide their businesses forward.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the successful delivery of our most complex customer engagements by providing technical leadership and guidance to the implementation team.
• Guide technical teams through key architectural decisions, helping them navigate trade-offs between established and innovative approaches.
• Proactively identify and mitigate technical risks and dependencies that could impact project timelines and goals.
• Individually deliver on commitments by producing high-quality deliverables, status reports, program plans, and customer responses that require minimal rework.
• Effectively manage all aspects of a program, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and resources, with a focus on technical complexity.
• Act as the primary point of escalation for customers regarding technical delivery issues and, as needed, elevate to other parts of Databricks for rapid resolution.
• Build trust and credibility with technical teams and stakeholders by clearly articulating Databricks’ vision and solutions and facilitating productive, goal-oriented meetings.

Qualifications

• Technical acumen and decision-making: proven ability to stay current on technology trends and make sound technical decisions without being a hands-on coder.
• Program and project management experience managing large, complex engagements and mitigating unexpected technical challenges; familiarity with managing trade-offs between scope, budget, and timeline.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills; track record of influencing technical teams and tailoring messages for different audiences, from engineers to executives.
• Experience with BI, data management, and big data technologies is preferred.
• Proven ability to multitask and manage multiple engagements while delivering a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Candidate must be clearable with the US Government.

Compensation

Zone 2 Pay Range
$140,400—$193,050 USD

Benefits

At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region, please visit our benefits page.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Individuals looking for employment at Databricks 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.