Strategic Field Tech Program Lead, Public Sector

Databricks Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Databricks Inc. in Washington, DC, seeks a Sr. Field Technical Program Manager for Forward Deployed Engineering focused on the Public Sector to accelerate and de-risk customer outcomes.

You will guide technical teams and manage complex engagements with federal clients, ensuring high customer satisfaction while navigating architectural trade-offs. The role emphasizes strategic influence over delivery, executive communication, and risk mitigation, with a clearable U.S. Government background.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large, complex engagements in enterprise or government-focused environments.
• Ability to guide architectural decisions and trade-offs without coding.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Must be clearable with the U.S. Government.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to delivery teams and ensure successful outcomes for complex customer engagements.
• Guide architecture decisions and manage trade-offs between scope, schedule, and budget.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and dependencies impacting timelines.
• Deliver high-quality deliverables, status reports, and program plans with minimal rework.
• Manage all program aspects: scope, schedule, budget, risk, resources with a focus on technical complexity.
• Act as primary escalation point for customers regarding technical delivery and coordinate rapid resolutions.
• Build trust with stakeholders by articulating Databricks' vision and solutions in productive meetings.

Skills

Technical Acumen

Program Management

Communication

Leadership

BI / Data Technologies

Job description

Databricks Inc. in Washington, DC, seeks a Sr. Field Technical Program Manager for Forward Deployed Engineering focused on the Public Sector to accelerate and de-risk customer outcomes.

You will guide technical teams and manage complex engagements with federal clients, ensuring high customer satisfaction while navigating architectural trade-offs. The role emphasizes strategic influence over delivery, executive communication, and risk mitigation, with a clearable U.S. Government background.