Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering - CMEG

<p>CSQ227R53</p> <p>Databricks is redefining what organisations can achieve with data and AI. As the unified platform powering the world's most ambitious data-driven enterprises, we sit at the intersection of cloud migrations, AI transformation, and real-time intelligence and our customers challenge us every day to go further.</p> <p>As <strong>Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering</strong>, you will lead a high-performing team of Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) at the forefront of this transformation. Partnering with Databricks' most strategic enterprise customers across Communications, Media, Entertainment &amp; Gaming (CMEG), you will shape how leading organizations migrate to the lakehouse, build next-generation AI and GenAI systems, and unlock sustained business value from their data investments.</p> <p>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 enterprises across industries to architect and deliver mission-critical solutions, from large-scale data migrations and legacy modernization 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.</p> <p><strong>While candidates in the listed location(s) are encouraged for this role, candidates in other locations will be considered.</strong></p> <h2>The impact you will have:</h2> <ul> <li>Oversee regional performance targets including billable utilization, team growth, and hiring while championing delivery excellence and customer success across the FDE portfolio.</li> <li>Partner with Account Executives, Engagement Managers, and Field Engineering leaders to position, scope, and deliver transformational Professional Services (PS) programs spanning data migrations, AI/ML platforms, and adv