Databricks
Lead Field Technical Program Manager, FDE - Retail, Consumer Goods, Travel, Transportation & Hospitality
$151K–$260K
United States +1 · Manager · Full-time · Posted May 7, 2026
- Location
- United States
Maryland - Visa sponsorship
- If export-controlled technology or source code access is required, the employer may decide whether to seek a U.S. government license and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis.
About the job
Leads complex customer technical programs for Databricks’ Forward Deployed Engineering team, guiding implementation teams and driving successful outcomes across specified industries.
What you'll do
- Lead technical delivery, architectural decisions, and risk mitigation for complex customer engagements.
- Manage program scope, schedule, budget, risks, and resources; produce plans, status reports, and other deliverables.
- Serve as a customer escalation point and coordinate with stakeholders to resolve technical delivery issues.
What they ask for
- Proven ability to stay current on technology trends and make sound technical decisions without hands-on coding.
- Experience managing large, complex engagements and mitigating technical challenges, including scope, budget, and timeline trade-offs.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills; ability to influence technical teams and tailor messages to varied audiences.
- Ability to manage multiple engagements while maintaining high customer satisfaction.
Nice to have
- Experience with BI, data management, and big data technologies.
Pay
$189,200 — $260,150 USD (base salary); $170,300 — $234,200 USD (base salary); $160,800 — $221,100 USD (base salary); $151,400 — $208,100 USD (base salary)
Tools
BI
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