# Sr. Engagement Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering - Public Sector at Databricks

- Company: Databricks
- What the company does: Databricks offers a unified platform for data, analytics and AI. Build better AI with a data-centric approach. Simplify ETL, data warehousing, governance and AI on the Data + AI Platform. Backed by Battery, Insight and Kleiner Perkins.
- Company website: http://www.databricks.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: Remote - Virginia; Remote - Washington D.C.
- Work setup: Remote
- Posted: 2026-09-29
- Apply by: 2026-11-23
- Apply: https://databricks.com/company/careers/open-positions/job?gh_jid=8490644002&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/databricks-sr-engagement-manager-forward-deployed-engineering-public-sector/

## About the role

The Sr. Engagement Manager delivers measurable impact for our Public Sector customers as well as at the Business Unit (BU) or Regional team level in the Forward Deployed Engineering organization. You will own and independently scope multi-quarter, highly complex initiatives to solve problems with no clear precedent, operating with high autonomy in high-stakes environments. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Regional Impact: Drive excellence at the BU/Region level, contributing to team-level booking targets and consumption goals
- Complex Problem Solving: Navigate complex regional, regulatory, or market-specific complexities across multiple countries
- Mentorship: Coach and support junior Engagement Managers, acting as a go-to resource for peers on complex projects
- Sales Strategy: Shape account strategy to align with client goals and lead the sales of complex Professional Services & Training (PS&T) offerings
- Strategic Relationships: Establish and maintain strategic relationships with senior customer stakeholders across multiple engagements
- 10+ years of leadership experience in Professional Services

Tags: Professional Services Operations

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/databricks-sr-engagement-manager-forward-deployed-engineering-public-sector/