Databricks Solutions Architect – Associate Director

Protiviti

. Lead the Enterprise Data & Analytics team as a Technology Consulting Associate Director .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $162,000 - $276,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading data engineering and analytics initiatives, with a strong focus on Databricks solutions, business development, and client relationship management. Proven ability to mentor teams and manage technology-related risks while delivering innovative strategies for complex business challenges.

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Databricks Certified Data Engineer ProfessionalDatabricks Data Engineering SolutionsSQL and Spark ExpertiseLeadership and Team SupervisionBusiness Development Experience

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Hard Skills

Data EngineeringData WarehousingETLData ModelingAnalyticsGovernanceSecurityNetworkingDevOps/DataOpsDatabricks Technologies

Soft Skills

Client Relationship ManagementMentoringCoachingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

DatabricksWell-Architected FrameworksPySparkSpark SQL

Certifications & Qualifications

Databricks Certified Data Engineer ProfessionalDatabricks Certified Machine Learning ProfessionalDatabricks Champion (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesTechnology ConsultingBusiness DevelopmentClient EngagementPerformance Appraisals

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ETLPySparkSparkSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Enterprise Data & Analytics team as a Technology Consulting Associate Director
Strengthen client relationships and provide guidance throughout engagement completion
Manage technology-related risk for strategic clients
Develop strategies and solutions for complex business problems using analytics, automation, and current tools and methods
Develop new projects, identify new business, and build lasting client and community relationships
Serve as a Protiviti ambassador in the market
Mentor teams and provide growth and development opportunities
Oversee successful completion of project work plans
Design, deliver, assess, migrate, optimize, and administer Databricks data solutions
Lead data platform, data warehousing, data engineering, analytics, governance, security, networking, and deployment initiatives
Pursue business development opportunities, create proposals, and support sales
Contribute to thought leadership and knowledge sharing across teams
Manage a diverse portfolio of clients across industries
Lead and supervise teams, including performance reviews, coaching, work review, and coordination across teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., MIS, CIS, Analytics)
9+ years working in professional services or related industry
Required professional Databricks certification: Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional or Databricks Certified Machine Learning Professional
Experience designing and delivering modern data engineering solutions with Databricks
Experience with Databricks data strategies, solution assessment, migration, ETL, databases, data engineering, data warehousing, data platforms, data modeling, analytics, governance, security, networking, DevOps/DataOps, and deployment
Advanced skills in architecting future-state data solutions using Well-Architected Frameworks aligned to Databricks
Expert in SQL and Spark, including PySpark and Spark SQL
Competency with at least 3 and exposure to most listed Databricks technologies
Leadership and direct supervisory experience, including performance appraisals, mentoring, coaching, work oversight, and team coordination
Experience establishing business relationships and professional networks, including with senior executives
Experience pursuing business development opportunities and obtaining new work or clientele
Ability to communicate issues, risks, and challenges to client personnel, including executives
Background check required upon offer
Preferred: Databricks Champion certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus plan with 16% bonus target opportunity
Discretionary stock compensation opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision coverages
FSA and HSA healthcare accounts
Life and accident insurance
Adoption and fertility assistance
Paid parental leave up to 10 weeks
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) savings and investment plan with employer match of 50% on the first 6% of contributions
Choice Time Off (CTO) for vacation, personal needs, and sick time; new hires receive up to 20 days per calendar year
Up to 11 paid holidays each calendar year
Hybrid work model with flexible remote and in-person arrangements