At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead high-impact engineering teams and drive innovative data and AI projects.
- Company: Join Databricks, a leader in data and AI solutions with a global presence.
- Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive benefits, remote work options, and a culture of growth.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to innovation and excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by mentoring talent and shaping the future of technology.
- Qualifications: 4+ years in leadership roles and 5+ years in technical solutions or AI engineering.
The predicted salary is between 118800 - 145200 $ per year.
The impact you will have:
- 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.
What we look for:
- 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.
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At Databricks, we are dedicated to driving meaningful change in the Public Sector across New South Wales, making us an exceptional employer for those passionate about leveraging data and AI for the greater good. Our collaborative work culture fosters innovation and creativity, while our commitment to employee growth ensures that you will have ample opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. With comprehensive benefits and a focus on diversity and inclusion, Databricks is not just a workplace; it's a community where your contributions can make a real impact.
We think you need these skills to ace Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering in Sydney
People Leadership
Technical Delivery Management
Solution Architecture
Data Migration
AI/ML Program Management
Stakeholder Management
Executive Presence
