Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering
Core
Lead a team of Forward Deployed Engineers and AI Engineers to deliver mission-critical data migrations, legacy modernization, and GenAI systems for ASX100 enterprises.
Role type
Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering (People Leadership + Technical Delivery)
Builds
Large-scale data migrations, legacy modernization programs, GenAI systems, MLOps, and AI agent deployments for strategic enterprise accounts.
Domain
Data & AI (Lakehouse, Cloud Migrations, Generative AI)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | client delivery
Required skills
People leadership, technical solutions architecture, data platform migrations, executive stakeholder management, team scaling, delivery governance
Preferred skills
Databricks, Apache Spark, MLflow, Delta Lake, modern data/AI ecosystem
Technologies
Databricks, Apache Spark, MLflow, Delta Lake
Responsibilities
Drive regional performance targets (utilization, growth, hiring); lead high-stakes enterprise engagements with Account Executives and Field Engineering; establish delivery governance and operational rigor; act as executive escalation point for critical customer situations; develop and retain technical talent through mentorship and coaching.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with people leadership