Senior Field Technical Program Manager, FDE

Databricks

. Deliver complex customer engagements through technical leadership and guidance to implementation teams .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $124,800 - $214,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex customer engagements, focusing on technical leadership, risk mitigation, and effective communication. Proficient in navigating trade-offs between scope, budget, and timelines while ensuring high customer satisfaction.

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Technical LeadershipRisk ManagementProgram ManagementCommunication SkillsBig Data Technologies

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementRisk MitigationTechnical Decision-MakingData ManagementBI Technologies

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationNegotiation SkillsConflict ResolutionInfluencing SkillsMultitasking

Industry Keywords

Customer EngagementsTechnical DeliveryArchitecture DecisionsTechnology Trade-OffsStakeholder Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver complex customer engagements through technical leadership and guidance to implementation teams
Guide technical teams through architectural decisions and technology trade-offs
Identify and mitigate technical risks and dependencies affecting timelines and goals
Produce high-quality deliverables, status reports, program plans, and customer responses
Manage program scope, schedule, budget, risk, and resources, focusing on technical complexity
Serve as the primary escalation point for customer technical delivery issues
Escalate issues to other Databricks teams for rapid resolution when needed
Build trust and credibility with technical teams and stakeholders
Articulate Databricks’ vision and solutions and facilitate productive, goal-oriented meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven ability to stay current on technology trends and make sound technical decisions without being a hands-on coder
Experience managing large, complex engagements and mitigating unexpected technical challenges
Familiarity with managing trade-offs between scope, budget, and timeline
Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
Track record of influencing technical teams and tailoring messages for engineers through executives
Experience with BI, data management, and big data technologies preferred
Proven ability to multitask and manage multiple engagements while delivering high customer satisfaction

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance bonus eligibility
Equity eligibility
Comprehensive benefits and perks, with details varying by region