Databricks · 2 weeks ago
Staff Project Manager, Professional Services
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$128K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expDatabricks is a leading data and AI company that empowers organizations to leverage their data effectively. The Staff Project Manager in Professional Services will manage high-impact technical programs, ensuring collaboration across teams to deliver strategic initiatives and improve customer solutions.
AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Data StorageInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end execution of strategic Field Engineering programs, from initial concept and requirements gathering through to delivery, measurement, and post-launch optimization
Serve as the primary driver and connector for complex initiatives. Lead cross-functional working groups, align stakeholders, and ensure clear communication on timelines, risks, and dependencies with teams like Product Management, Engineering, Solution Architects, and Sales
Manage programs focused on scaling the Field Engineering organization. This includes the development and rollout of new technical assets (e.g., ML & GenAI solutions), Solution Accelerators, best-practice frameworks, and reference architectures for customer implementation of Databricks products
Establish and manage programs to systematically collect, analyze, and synthesize technical feedback and requirements from the Field Engineering team, providing a unified "voice of the field" to Product and Engineering and influencing product roadmaps
Proactively identify, track, and mitigate technical risks, blockers, and dependencies. Resolve ambiguity and drive solutions to complex technical and business challenges
Define and manage the communication plan. Provide clear, concise, and regular updates on program status, milestones, and success metrics to senior leadership and key stakeholders
Define and implement new processes and operational cadences to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Field Engineering organization
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, preferably in a B2B SaaS, cloud, or data engineering/analytics company
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional technical programs and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Strong understanding of Agile and other program management methodologies
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences (from engineers to executives) and build consensus
Demonstrated experience in managing and influencing senior stakeholders, navigating competing priorities, and driving alignment across multiple organizations
Foundational knowledge of the data and AI landscape (e.g., data warehousing, data lakes, ETL, streaming, data science, machine learning)
Preferred
Hands-on experience with the Data Intelligence Platforms or Data frameworks like Apache Spark™
Experience with public cloud provider solutions (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Prior experience in a customer-facing technical role (e.g., Solutions Architect, Technical Account Manager, Professional Services, Product Manager)
Experience delivering programs related to AI, Machine Learning, or Generative AI
PMP, CSM, or related program management certification
Benefits
Annual performance bonus
Equity
Comprehensive benefits and perks
Company
Databricks
Databricks is a data and AI platform that unifies data engineering, analytics, and machine learning on a lakehouse architecture.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25.81BKey Investors
Counterpoint GlobalFranklin TempletonAndreessen Horowitz
2025-12-16Series Unknown· $4B
2025-09-08Series Unknown· $1B
2025-01-13Debt Financing· $5.25B
Leadership Team
Ali Ghodsi
CEO and Co-founder
David Conte
Chief Financial Officer
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