Technical Program Manager, FDE
Lead a portfolio of complex programs at Databricks to drive delivery excellence and empower customers in achieving their data goals.
Posted by employer 18 hours ago
First seen on Joblaze 3 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 3 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Own and lead a portfolio of complex programs
- Drive innovation and efficiency across the PS team
- Coordinate technical milestones and program-level dependencies
- Lead complex technical delivery discussions
- Mentor junior TPMs and refine delivery processes
Must have
- 5–8 years managing complex technical programs
- Intermediate technical fluency
- 1 Databricks Associate-level Certification required within 6 months of hire
- PMP Certification required within 6 months of hire
Nice to have
- Ability to integrate AI tools into program management workflows
- Track record of enhancing delivery standards
AI in the day-to-day
Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools into program management workflows to drive operational performance.
Requirements
- Experience
- 5–8 years
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
In the role of Technical Program Manager at Databricks, the individual is responsible for overseeing a portfolio of complex programs, ensuring alignment with customer objectives and driving operational excellence. Key skills include intermediate technical fluency and the ability to integrate AI tools into program management workflows, alongside a PMP certification. This position is suited for experienced professionals with 5-8 years in managing technical programs, particularly those who can mentor junior team members and enhance delivery processes. Databricks emphasizes a collaborative environment, working closely with senior managers to maintain project momentum.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze September 23, 2026. Last confirmed on Databricks's careers page September 23, 2026.
- AI/ML appears in 12.9% of 31 comparable senior management roles in Germany; Project Management appears in 6.5% of 31 comparable senior management roles in Germany.
Quick facts
- How much experience is required?
- 5–8 years of relevant experience for this Technical Program Manager, FDE role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI/ML, Project Management.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Databricks targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Technical Program Manager, FDE role at Databricks.
From the original posting
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At Databricks, we aim to inspire our customers to make informed decisions through an intuitive platform. As a PS Technical Program Manager, you lead the success of a portfolio of complex programs and drive the continuous evolution of our delivery excellence. You are a senior leader within the PS practice, entrusted with high-visibility, large-scale engagements. Your focus is on delivering superior results and setting the standard for how we empower our customers to achieve their most ambitious data goals.
The Impact You Will Have
- Portfolio Success: Own and lead a portfolio of highly complex, high-visibility programs, ensuring they remain perfectly aligned with strategic customer objectives.
- Operational Excellence: Drive innovation and efficiency across the PS team to deliver increasingly better results for the Business Unit.
- Strategic Alignment: Proactively coordinate technical milestones and program-level dependencies across multiple concurrent engagements.
- Leadership Hub: Act as the primary lead for complex technical delivery discussions, collaborating with M5-level managers to ensure rapid and successful project momentum.
- Mentorship: Elevate the entire team by mentoring junior TPMs and refining delivery processes to scale our global impact.
What We Look For
- Experience: 5–8 years managing complex technical programs.
- Technical Bar: Intermediate technical fluency; 1 Databricks Associate-level Certification required within 6 months of hire.
- AI Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools into program management workflows to drive operational performance.
- Process Innovation: A track record of enhancing delivery standards and implementing changes that improve operational performance.
- Mandatory Certifications: PMP Certification (Project Management Professional) required within 6 months of hire.
About Databricks
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