Lead Engagement Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering - Healthcare & Life Sciences
Leads complex, multi-quarter Professional Services engagements for Healthcare and Life Sciences customers, driving regional impact, strategic account growth, and senior stakeholder relationships. Requires 10+ years of Professional Services leadership and expert knowledge of Databricks architecture and ecosystem.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Deliver measurable impact for Healthcare & Life Sciences customers and at the business-unit or regional level within Forward Deployed Engineering.
- Independently scope and own multi-quarter, highly complex initiatives in high-stakes environments.
- Drive regional excellence and contribute to team booking targets and consumption goals.
- Navigate complex regional, regulatory, and market-specific challenges across multiple countries.
- Coach and support junior Engagement Managers and advise peers on complex projects.
- Shape account strategy around client goals and lead sales of complex Professional Services & Training offerings.
- Establish and maintain strategic relationships with senior customer stakeholders across multiple engagements.
- Participate in hiring to attract top-tier talent.
- Travel approximately 25–50% as required.
Requirements
- 10+ years of leadership experience in Professional Services.
- Expert-level understanding of Professional Services & Training offerings and the ability to customize solutions for complex environments.
- Strong thought leadership and increasing recognition as an external industry expert.
- Expertise in Databricks architecture, ecosystem, and strategic account planning.
Compensation
- Base salary or on-target earnings ranges by zone: $143,000–$196,700, $152,000–$209,000, $161,000–$221,300, and $178,800–$245,850 USD.
- Additional compensation may include an annual performance bonus, equity, and benefits.
Skills
Databricks, Databricks Architecture, Professional Services, Training Offerings, Strategic Account Planning, Sales Strategy, Thought Leadership, Regulatory Compliance, Healthcare And Life Sciences
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