Sr. Forward Deployment Strategist
Core
Bridge between customer business problems and Databricks technical solutions, owning the non-technical lifecycle of Forward Deployment Engineering (FDE) engagements.
Role type
Senior Forward Deployment Strategist (Product Manager for the field)
Builds
Pilot programs, Minimum Viable Products (MVPs), and full-scale data/AI solutions for enterprise clients
Domain
Data & AI, Enterprise Software, Cloud Platforms
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
C-suite scoping, PRD authoring, agile project management, value-based scoping (TCO/ROI), stakeholder management, technical discovery, solution launch management
Preferred skills
Startup founder experience, high-growth tech product delivery, Korean language fluency
Technologies
Databricks Data + AI Platform, Unity Catalog, Genie, Lakebase, Agent Bricks
Responsibilities
Partner with Account Executives to build C-suite trust and map customer landscapes; Define MVPs and write PRDs to guide engineering teams; Drive agile build teams and manage stakeholder communications; Own Day 0 launches and drive solution adoption; Scope ongoing maintenance and identify next engagements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC