Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering

<p>(REQ ID: CSQ427R209)<br><br>Databricks is redefining what organisations can achieve with data and AI. As the unified platform powering the world&39;s most ambitious data-driven enterprises, we sit at the intersection of cloud migrations, AI transformation, and real-time intelligence and our customers challenge us every day to go further.</p> <p>As <strong>Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering</strong>, you will lead a high-performing team of Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) at the forefront of this transformation. Partnering with Databricks&39; most strategic enterprise customers, you will shape how leading organisations migrate to the lakehouse, build next-generation AI and GenAI systems, and unlock sustained business value from their data investments.</p> <p>As a people leader, you will build and scale a team that represents Databricks&39; highest standard of technical excellence and customer impact. Your team will partner with enterprises across industries to architect and deliver mission-critical solutions, from large-scale data migrations and legacy modernisation programs to cutting-edge generative AI, MLOps, and AI agent deployments. You will set the bar for delivery quality, grow world-class talent, and drive the strategic governance framework that ensures every engagement is executed with precision and measurable impact.</p> <h2>The impact you will have:</h2> <ul> <li>Oversee regional performance targets, including billable utilisation, team growth, and hiring, while championing delivery excellence and customer success across the FDE portfolio.</li> <li>Partner with Account Executives, Engagement Managers, and Field Engineering leaders to position, scope, and deliver transformational Professional Services (PS) programs spanning data migrations, AI/ML platforms, and advanced analytics.</li> <li>Establish best practices for project oversight, risk