Technical Program Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering
Lead complex technical programs as a Senior Technical Program Manager in Databricks' Forward Deployed Engineering division.
Posted by employer 16 hours ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 hour ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 hour 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
Must have
- Extensive experience managing complex technical programs
- Intermediate technical fluency
- 1 Databricks Associate-level Certification required within 6 months of hire
Nice to have
- Experience with Product Management
- Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools into 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.
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, years of experience, 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, along with a strong background in managing technical projects. This position is suited for senior professionals with extensive experience in program management, particularly those with a knack for mentoring and process innovation. The role is pivotal within the Forward Deployed Engineering team, emphasizing collaboration and strategic alignment across multiple
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 16, 2026. Last confirmed on Databricks's careers page October 16, 2026.
- AI appears in 3.1% of 65 comparable senior management roles in United Kingdom.
Quick facts
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI, Program 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, Forward Deployed Engineering role at Databricks.
From the original posting
At Databricks, we aim to inspire our customers to make informed decisions through an intuitive platform. As a Technical Program Manager (TPM) in our Forward Deployed Engineering division, 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 FDE 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: Extensive experience managing complex technical programs. Experience with Product Management is a plus.
- 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.
About Databricks
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