Lead Engagement Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering - Digital Native Business

Databricks · San Francisco, California · Professional Services Operations · listed May 11, 2026

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The shape of it

Seniority
Manager
Experience asked
10+ years
Where
Not stated
Stated pay
$178,800 – $245,850 USD
Requirements listed
6
Length
578 words

In the posting’s own words

The Lead Engagement Manager delivers measurable impact for our Digital Native Business (DNB) customers as well as at the Business Unit (BU) or Regional team level in the Forward Deployed Engineering organization. You will own and independently scope multi-quarter, highly complex initiatives to solve problems with no clear precedent, operating with high autonomy in high-stakes environments.

What it asks for · 6

  • 10+ years of leadership experience in Professional Services.
  • Expert-level understanding of PS&T offerings and the ability to customize solutions for complex environments.
  • Proficient thought leadership, increasingly viewed as an external expert in the industry.
  • Participate in the hiring process to attract top-tier talent.
  • Expertise in Databricks architecture, ecosystem, and strategic account planning.
  • Ability to travel up to 25-50% as required.

What the job covers

  • Regional Impact: Drive excellence at the BU/Region level, contributing to team-level booking targets and consumption goals.
  • Complex Problem Solving: Navigate complex regional, regulatory, or market-specific complexities across multiple countries.
  • Mentorship: Coach and support junior Engagement Managers, acting as a go-to resource for peers on complex projects.
  • Sales Strategy: Shape account strategy to align with client goals and lead the sales of complex Professional Services & Training (PS&T) offerings.
  • Strategic Relationships: Establish and maintain strategic relationships with senior customer stakeholders across multiple engagements.

Tools and skills named

Data
  • Databricks
Security & compliance
  • Regulatory
Ways of working
  • Mentorship

Words the posting leans on

  • complex6×
  • engagement3×
  • impact3×
  • regional3×
  • account2×
  • business2×
  • customer2×
  • goals2×
  • lead2×
  • leadership2×
  • manager2×
  • multiple2×
  • offerings2×
  • problem2×
  • professional services2×
  • sales2×

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