Technical Program Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering

Databricks
London, United Kingdom
On-site

Who this role is best for

Candidates with senior-level technical program management experience and AI integration skills will find this high-impact leadership role in London.

Best fit for

  • Senior TPMs with a history of managing large-scale technical programs and cross-functional collaboration
    — “high-visibility, large-scale engagements”
  • Individuals who have driven process innovation and delivery excellence in prior roles
    — “Drive innovation and efficiency across the PS team to deliver increasingly better results”
  • Candidates with intermediate technical fluency and a focus on AI tools for operational performance
    — “Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools into program management workflows”

Things to consider

  • A Databricks Associate-level Certification is mandatory within 6 months of hire
    — “1 Databricks Associate-level Certification required within 6 months of hire”
  • The role requires coordination across multiple concurrent technical engagements
    — “Proactively coordinate technical milestones and program-level dependencies across multiple concurrent engagements”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience in managing complex programs with strategic customer alignment
    — “Own and lead a portfolio of highly complex, high-visibility programs”
  • Showcase process improvements or delivery standard enhancements you've implemented
    — “A track record of enhancing delivery standards and implementing changes”
  • Demonstrate your ability to lead technical discussions and collaborate with senior managers
    — “the primary lead for complex technical delivery discussions, collaborating with M5-level managers”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Led complex technical delivery discussions
  • Refined delivery processes
Typical background
Technical Program Management experienceDatabricks certification

Skills & requirements

Required

Technical Program ManagementPortfolio ManagementStrategic AlignmentMentorshipDatabricks Certification

Preferred

Product Management ExperienceAI Integration In Program Management

Stack & domain

Technical Program ManagementAI IntegrationDelivery ExcellenceDatabricks Associate-level CertificationLeadershipMentoringCollaborationDataAIPlatforms

About the role

Original posting from Databricks

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

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

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Source: Databricks careers

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