Sr. Engagement Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering - Financial Services

Posted 3 Hours Ago
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Hiring Remotely in NE, USA
Remote
145K-199K Annually
Senior level
Big Data • Machine Learning • Software • Analytics • Big Data Analytics
The Role
Leads complex, cross-functional Professional Services and Training initiatives for Financial Services customers. Acts as a trusted advisor, manages implementation and value realization, drives sales of standard and customized programs, identifies expansion opportunities, aligns Sales and GTM teams, and monitors customer sentiment. Requires extensive professional services leadership, customer-facing experience, knowledge of Databricks architecture and migrations, and the ability to travel 25–50%.
Summary Generated by Built In

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The Senior Engagement Manager is a trusted advisor within the Forward Deployed Engineering organization to account teams and customers in the Financial Services sector for successful implementation and value realization. You will independently lead large, complex, cross-functional programs with minimal oversight, navigating ambiguous scenarios to drive significant impact on your assigned accounts.

The impact you will have:

  • Strategic Leadership: Independently scope and lead large, complex initiatives with multiple workstreams and diverse stakeholders.
  • Advanced Selling: Drive the full-cycle sales of standard and customized Professional Services & Training (PS&T) programs, pulling in best practices for Centers of Excellence (CoEs) and migrations.
  • Account Growth: Identify and pursue upsell and cross-sell opportunities within existing customers to meet or exceed revenue targets.
  • Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with Sales and GTM teams to prioritize regional PS&T targets aligned with growth goals.
  • Customer Sentiment: Proactively monitor customer sentiment and take corrective actions or escalate to ensure high satisfaction.

What we look for:

  • 7-10 years running a Professional Services line of business.
  • 10+ years in senior customer-facing roles with a mix of influencing and execution.
  • Deep understanding of PS&T offerings, including Partner funding programs (Microsoft, AWS, Google).
  • Strong knowledge of Databricks architecture, competitors, and migration benefits.
  • Proven track record of managing large-scale program plans and service delivery.
  • Ability to travel up to 25-50% as required.

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 base 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 anticipated 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.


Zone 1 Pay Range
$144,800$199,100 USD
Zone 2 Pay Range
$130,300$179,200 USD
Zone 3 Pay Range
$123,100$169,300 USD
Zone 4 Pay Range
$115,800$159,300 USD

About Databricks

Databricks is the Data and AI company. More than 20,000 organizations worldwide — including adidas, AT&T, Bayer, Block, Mastercard, Rivian, Unilever, and 70% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data + AI Platform to build and scale data and AI apps, analytics and agents. Headquartered in San Francisco with 30+ offices around the globe, Databricks offers a unified platform that includes Genie, Lakebase, Agent Bricks, Lakeflow, Lakehouse, and Unity Catalog. To learn more, follow Databricks on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Instagram.
Benefits
At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Compliance

If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.

Skills Required

  • 7–10 years running a Professional Services line of business
  • 10+ years in senior customer-facing roles combining influencing and execution
  • Deep understanding of Professional Services and Training offerings
  • Knowledge of partner funding programs involving Microsoft, AWS, and Google
  • Strong knowledge of Databricks architecture, competitors, and migration benefits
  • Proven experience managing large-scale program plans and service delivery
  • Ability to travel 25–50% as required

Databricks Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Databricks and has not been reviewed or approved by Databricks.

  • Healthcare Strength Company materials highlight comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside mental-health resources, wellness reimbursements, and business travel insurance. Offerings are described as broad and modern, with core health coverage consistently emphasized.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave is explicitly called out, with details such as up to 20 weeks for birthing parents and up to 12 weeks for non-birthing parents in the U.S. Public materials also reference family-forming support, reinforcing the focus on families.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Wellness programs and perks include gym reimbursement, periodic wellness events (e.g., yoga, massages), and in-office meals and snacks in many locations. Personal development funds and discounts further enhance lifestyle and growth support.

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The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
2,200 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

As the leader in Unified Data Analytics, Databricks helps organizations make all their data ready for analytics, empower data science and data-driven decisions across the organization, and rapidly adopt machine learning to outpace the competition. By providing data teams with the ability to process massive amounts of data in the Cloud and power AI with that data, Databricks helps organizations innovate faster and tackle challenges like treating chronic disease through faster drug discovery, improving energy efficiency, and protecting financial markets.

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