Databricks

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

Databricks$140K — $193K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in technical program management within a complex engineering environment
  • Strong understanding of technology trends and technical decision-making without hands-on coding
  • Proven track record in managing large and complex customer engagements
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills for diverse audiences
  • Experience with BI, data management, and big data technologies preferred
  • Ability to multitask across multiple engagements and maintain high customer satisfaction
  • Clearable with the US Government

Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of complex customer engagements by providing technical leadership to implementation teams.
  • Guide architectural decisions by helping teams navigate between established and innovative approaches.
  • Identify and mitigate technical risks and dependencies impacting project timelines and goals.
  • Deliver high-quality project documentation and customer communications with minimal rework.
  • Manage program aspects including scope, schedule, budget, and resources, focusing on technical complexity.
  • Act as primary escalation point for customer technical delivery issues and coordinate rapid resolutions.
  • Build trust with technical teams through clear communication of Databricks' vision and facilitate productive meetings.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet employee needs
  • Opportunities for performance bonuses and equity
  • Support for professional development and career growth
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Employee wellness programs and resources
Full Job Description
CSQ427R136 Sr. Field Technical Program Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering - Public Sector As a Sr. Field Technical Program Manager at Databricks, you will be a key driver in our Forward Deployed Engineering team's mission to accelerate and de-risk customer outcomes. Your role is central to achieving project goals and maintaining exceptional customer satisfaction, particularly within our U.S. Government customer base. While you are not expected to have hands-on coding experience, your technical acumen and strategic influence will be critical for guiding complex engagements to success. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver excellence at every stage. The Impact You Will Have • 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, escalate 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. What We Look For • Technical Acumen & Decision Making: A proven ability to stay current on technology trends and make sound technical decisions without being a hands-on coder. • Program & Project Management: Experience managing large, complex engagements and mitigating unexpected technical challenges. Familiarity with managing the trade-offs between scope, budget, and timeline. • Communication & Leadership: Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. A track record of influencing technical teams and effectively 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. • The candidate must be clearable with the US Government. Pay Range Transparency Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here. Zone 2 Pay Range $140,400-$193,050 USD BenefitsAt 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 click here.

About Databricks

Databricks is a unified analytics platform that provides data engineering, collaborative data science, and machine learning capabilities. The company was founded in 2013 by the original creators of Apache Spark, a popular open-source big data processing engine. Databricks provides a cloud-based platform that allows data teams to collaborate and build data pipelines, run machine learning models, and perform advanced analytics. The company has raised over $1 billion in funding and is valued at $38 billion as of November 2021.
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