Sr. Engagement Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering - Public Sector
Deliver measurable impact for Public Sector customers while leading complex initiatives in a remote role.
Posted by employer 20 hours ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 2 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Drive excellence at the BU/Region level
- Navigate complex regional, regulatory, or market-specific complexities
- Coach and support junior Engagement Managers
- Shape account strategy to align with client goals
- Establish and maintain strategic relationships with senior customer stakeholders
Must have
- 10+ years of leadership experience in Professional Services
- Expert-level understanding of PS&T offerings
- Ability to travel up to 25-50% as required
- Active high-level clearance
Nice to have
- Expertise in Databricks architecture
- Participate in the hiring process to attract top-tier talent
Requirements
- Experience
- 10+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The Sr. Engagement Manager in Forward Deployed Engineering at Databricks focuses on delivering impactful solutions for Public Sector clients by managing complex, multi-quarter initiatives with a high degree of autonomy. This role requires deep expertise in Professional Services and Databricks architecture, alongside strong problem-solving skills to navigate regulatory and market challenges. Ideal candidates will have over a decade of leadership experience and a proven track record in strategic account planning and mentorship. The position also involves building relationships with senior stakeholders and contributing to team goals.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze September 30, 2026. Last confirmed on Databricks's careers page September 30, 2026.
- Salary band is below the typical range for Management roles (median ~$170,280).
- Starts above 27% of 490 comparable senior management roles in United States we track (median $155,000 across 126 companies).
- Databricks appears in 0.5% of 810 comparable senior management roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Sr. Engagement Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering - Public Sector role remote?
- Yes — Databricks lists this as a fully remote position.
- What's the salary range?
- Databricks lists $130,300–$179,200 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 10 years of relevant experience for this Sr. Engagement Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering - Public Sector role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Databricks.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Databricks targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Sr. Engagement Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering - Public Sector role at Databricks.
From the original posting
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The Sr. Engagement Manager delivers measurable impact for our Public Sector customers as well as at the Business Unit (BU) or Regional team level in the Forward Deployed Engineering organization. You will own and independently scope multi-quarter, highly complex initiatives to solve problems with no clear precedent, operating with high autonomy in high-stakes environments.
The impact you will have:
- Regional Impact: Drive excellence at the BU/Region level, contributing to team-level booking targets and consumption goals.
- Complex Problem Solving: Navigate complex regional, regulatory, or market-specific complexities across multiple countries.
- Mentorship: Coach and support junior Engagement Managers, acting as a go-to resource for peers on complex projects.
- Sales Strategy: Shape account strategy to align with client goals and lead the sales of complex Professional Services & Training (PS&T) offerings.
- Strategic Relationships: Establish and maintain strategic relationships with senior customer stakeholders across multiple engagements.
What we look for:
- 10+ years of leadership experience in Professional Services.
- Expert-level understanding of PS&T offerings and the ability to customize solutions for complex environments.
- Proficient thought leadership, increasingly viewed as an external expert in the industry.
- Participate in the hiring process to attract top-tier talent.
- Expertise in Databricks architecture, ecosystem, and strategic account planning.
- Ability to travel up to 25-50% as required.
- Active high-level clearance
Pay Range Transparency
Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here.
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