Senior Engagement Manager – Forward Deployed Engineering

Databricks

. Deliver measurable impact for Public Sector customers and at the Business Unit or Regional team level .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $130,300 - $179,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive leadership in Professional Services, with a focus on strategic account planning and the ability to customize solutions for complex environments. Proven track record in driving excellence and achieving booking targets while navigating regulatory and market-specific complexities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Leadership Experience in Professional ServicesExpertise in Databricks ArchitectureThought Leadership in IndustryAccount Strategy DevelopmentHigh-Level Clearance

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Hard Skills

Professional Services ExpertiseComplex Initiative ScopingSales of Professional ServicesSolution CustomizationStrategic Account Planning

Soft Skills

Coaching and MentoringRelationship BuildingStakeholder Management

Industry Keywords

Public SectorRegulatory ComplexitiesMarket-Specific KnowledgeHigh-Stakes Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver measurable impact for Public Sector customers and at the Business Unit or Regional team level
Own and independently scope multi-quarter, highly complex initiatives in high-stakes environments
Drive excellence at the BU/Region level and contribute to booking targets and consumption goals
Navigate regional, regulatory, and market-specific complexities across multiple countries
Coach and support junior Engagement Managers
Shape account strategy around client goals and lead sales of complex Professional Services & Training offerings
Establish and maintain strategic relationships with senior customer stakeholders
Participate in the hiring process to attract top-tier talent

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of leadership experience in Professional Services
Expert-level understanding of Professional Services & Training offerings and ability to customize solutions for complex environments
Proficient thought leadership, increasingly viewed as an external expert in the industry
Expertise in Databricks architecture, ecosystem, and strategic account planning
Ability to travel up to 25-50% as required
Active high-level clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance bonus eligibility
Equity eligibility
Comprehensive benefits and perks; region-specific details provided by Databricks