Strategic Deployment Lead, AI for Manufacturing & High-Tech

Databricks Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 302,000; Full time

Job summary

Databricks Inc. is seeking a Sr. Deployment Strategist for the Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) team. You will bridge multi-million-dollar business problems with Databricks AI solutions, owning the product direction from discovery through production launch.

You will craft PRDs, shape architecture with FDEs, and ensure adoption and value realization. You will build executive trust and manage pilot MVPs. You bring 7+ years delivering data/AI/software engagements, strong communication, and

Qualifications

• Executive presence and communication to influence C-suite decisions.
• Ability to translate business outcomes into technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define MVP and pilot scope; own PRD and backlog; ensure production readiness and adoption.
• Lead technical discovery and design reviews; manage stakeholders from C-suite to engineers.
• Drive end-to-end delivery and value realization with an agile team; own Day 0 launch and post-launch ramp.
• Prepare ongoing maintenance plan and customer documentation; identify reusable patterns for future engagements.

Skills

Executive presence

Product judgment

Technical fluency

Hands-on ability

Customer-facing experience

Job description

Databricks Inc. is seeking a Sr. Deployment Strategist for the Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) team. You will bridge multi-million-dollar business problems with Databricks AI solutions, owning the product direction from discovery through production launch.

You will craft PRDs, shape architecture with FDEs, and ensure adoption and value realization. You will build executive trust and manage pilot MVPs. You bring 7+ years delivering data/AI/software engagements, strong communication, and