Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering
Databricks · Singapore · Professional Services Operations · listed July 15, 2026
The shape of it
Seniority
Manager
Experience asked
4–5 years
Where
Not stated
Requirements listed
5
Length
695 words
In the posting’s own words
As a people leader, you will build and scale a team that represents Databricks' highest standard of technical excellence and customer impact. Your team will partner with ASX100 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.
What it asks for · 5
- 4+ years of people leadership experience managing high-performing technical delivery teams, solution architects, or professional services organisations—with a proven track record of building excellence-driven cultures
- 5+ years of hands-on individual contributor experience as a technical solutions architect or data/AI engineer, providing the technical depth to coach and credibly support senior practitioners
- Demonstrated success leading large-scale data platform migrations and AI/ML programs within enterprise environments, across industries such as Finance, Healthcare, Retail, Telco, or Energy
- Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills, with experience navigating complex, high-stakes customer environments and influencing at the C-suite level
- Familiarity with Databricks, Apache Spark™, MLflow, Delta Lake, or the modern data and AI ecosystem; hands-on experience with Databricks or a direct competitor is highly valued
What the job covers
- Drive regional performance targets—including billable utilisation, team growth, and hiring—while championing delivery excellence and customer success across the ANZ FDE portfolio
- Lead high-stakes enterprise engagements: partner with Account Executives, Engagement Managers, and Field Engineering leaders to position and deliver transformational PS programs spanning data migrations, AI/ML platforms, and advanced analytics
- Champion delivery governance and operational rigor: establish best practices for project oversight, risk management, and quality standards that scale with a growing RSA & AI Engineering practice
- Act as executive escalation point for critical customer situations, leveraging deep technical credibility and leadership judgment to protect strategic relationships and drive resolution
- Develop and retain exceptional technical talent: mentor Resident Solutions Architects and AI Engineers through structured career pathways, technical coaching, and a culture of innovation, mastery, and continuous growth
Tools and skills named
Data
- Databricks5×
- Spark2×
- Data warehouse
Go to market
- Customer success
- Solutions architecture
Models & research
- Machine learning2×
Operations & finance
- Stakeholder management
Security & compliance
- Risk management
Ways of working
- Mentorship
Words the posting leans on
- technical7×
- data6×
- customer5×
- enterprise5×
- architect4×
- delivery4×
- engineers4×
- experience4×
- migrations4×
- solutions4×
- drive3×
- engagement3×
- engineering3×
- executive3×
- impact3×
- organisations3×
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