[All remote jobs](https://jobicy.com/jobs.md)[![Databricks logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2021/12/4e3f864ba9cf3c62d471e1c62414d098.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/company/databricks.md)[Databricks](https://jobicy.com/company/databricks.md) # Sr. Engagement Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering – Public Sector AI Summary Databricks is seeking a senior Engagement Manager to lead complex, multi-quarter Forward Deployed Engineering initiatives for public-sector customers. The role combines professional-services delivery, strategic account planning, PS&T solution sales, and regional performance ownership. The manager will build executive stakeholder relationships, navigate regulatory and market complexity, and mentor junior engagement managers. Candidates need more than 10 years of professional-services leadership experience, Databricks platform expertise, an active high-level clearance, and willingness to travel up to 25–50%. This is a remote US role tied to Virginia or Washington, D.C.[Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/databricks.md)ShareRemote from[USA](https://jobicy.com/job-region/usa.md)SalaryUSD 130,300–179,200 / yrDepartment[Project & Program Management](https://jobicy.com/categories/project-management.md)EmploymentFull TimeExperienceSeniorPublished5 Nov 2026Apply before5 Dec 2026Listing views30Application actions1Application toolkit ## Make your next move. Prepare your resume, explore your fit, and draft a cover letter for this opportunity. Opportunity details ## About this role. CSQ227R265 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. The impact you will have: * 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. What we look for: * 10+ years of leadership experience in Professional Services. * Expert-level understanding of PS&T offerings and the ability to customize solutions for complex environments. * Proficient thought leadership, increasingly viewed as an external expert in the industry. * Participate in the hiring process to attract top-tier talent. * Expertise in Databricks architecture, ecosystem, and strategic account planning. * Ability to travel up to 25-50% as required. * Active high-level clearance 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 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 anticipates 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](https://www.databricks.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/us-pay-zone-mapping.pdf). Zone 2 Pay Range $130,300—$179,200 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](https://www.linkedin.com/company/databricks), [X](https://x.com/databricks), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@Databricks), and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/databricksinc/?hl=en). 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](https://docs.google.com/document/d/154un3e8Xav4BceOSlcYFZRGEuQI54xMxVydRwQn54eQ/edit?usp=sharing). 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. 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This job listing has been manually reviewed by the Jobicy Trust & Safety Team for compliance with our posting guidelines, including verification of the company's legitimacy, accuracy of job details, clarity of remote work policy, and absence of misleading or fraudulent content. ## Role DNA A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description. ### Job Complexity 5/5EasyHard ### Pace & Pressure 5/5RelaxedFast-paced ### Autonomy Level 5/5GuidedFull ownership ### Communication Load 5/5IndependentCollaborative AI insightThe position requires independent ownership of high-stakes, ambiguous, multi-quarter public-sector engagements with no clear precedent. It also demands executive influence, technical credibility, commercial leadership, clearance eligibility, and frequent travel. ## Salary analysis Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles. Estimated job median (per year)Market rate$154,750US market range (per year)$135k–$190k0$209.00k AI insightThe yearly pay period is inferred from the job context; it was not explicitly stated by the employer. The employer discloses a USD 130,300–179,200 pay range. The annual cadence is inferred from the compensation level and senior US full-time professional-services context, rather than explicitly stated. A reasonable estimated US market range for a senior public-sector technical engagement leader is USD 135,000–190,000 per year, excluding bonus and equity. ## Core skills Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity. [Professional services leadership](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Professional%20services%20leadership.md)[Program management](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Program%20management.md)[Public sector delivery](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Public%20sector%20delivery.md)[Strategic account planning](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Strategic%20account%20planning.md)[Executive stakeholder management](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Executive%20stakeholder%20management.md)[Databricks architecture](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Databricks%20architecture.md)[Solution consulting](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Solution%20consulting.md)[PS&T sales](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=PST%20sales.md)[Complex problem solving](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Complex%20problem%20solving.md)[Regulatory compliance](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Regulatory%20compliance.md)[Team mentorship](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Team%20mentorship.md)[Customer success](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Customer%20success.md)[Revenue forecasting](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Revenue%20forecasting.md)[Cross-functional leadership](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Cross-functional%20leadership.md)[Security clearance](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Security%20clearance.md) Sample interview questionsHow have you led a multi-quarter professional-services engagement with ambiguous requirements?I establish the desired business outcomes, decision owners, constraints, and measurable milestones early. I then create a phased delivery plan with regular executive checkpoints, manage risks transparently, and adjust scope through documented governance as new information emerges. How would you align a Databricks implementation strategy with a public-sector customer's mission objectives? I would begin with the agency's mission priorities, data landscape, security obligations, and target user outcomes. From there, I would translate those needs into a value roadmap covering architecture, adoption, governance, training, and success metrics that both technical teams and executives can evaluate. Describe your approach to building relationships with senior customer stakeholders. I focus on understanding each stakeholder's priorities, operational pressures, and definition of success before recommending actions. I maintain trust through concise communication, reliable follow-through, clear escalation paths, and honest discussion of risks and trade-offs. How do you balance delivery quality with commercial goals such as bookings and consumption? I treat commercial outcomes as a result of sustained customer value rather than as a separate objective. By defining value realization metrics, identifying adoption barriers early, and positioning appropriate services and training at the right time, I can support growth without compromising delivery quality. How would you mentor a junior Engagement Manager on a challenging customer account? I would review the account context, stakeholder map, delivery plan, and risks with them, then help them prioritize the most important decisions. I would provide direct feedback, model executive communication, and progressively delegate ownership while remaining available for escalation and coaching. Next step ## Apply now. Follow the employer’s application method and review Jobicy’s safety guidance before sharing personal information. 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