Description
You will be based in the UAE and lead a high-performing team of Forward Deployed Engineers and AI Engineers at Databricks. The team partners with strategic enterprise accounts to migrate to the lakehouse, build next-generation AI and GenAI systems, and unlock business value from data investments.
As a people leader, you will build and scale a team representing Databricks' highest standard of technical excellence and customer impact. Your team will architect and deliver mission-critical solutions, from large-scale data migrations to cutting-edge generative AI and AI agent deployments.
The impact you will have:
- Drive regional performance targets including billable utilisation, team growth, and hiring while championing delivery excellence and customer success
- Lead high-stakes enterprise engagements and partner with Account Executives, Engagement Managers, and Field Engineering leaders
- Champion delivery governance and operational rigor
- Act as executive escalation point for critical customer situations
- Develop and retain exceptional technical talent
What we look for:
- People leadership experience managing high-performing technical delivery teams
- Hands-on individual contributor experience as a technical solutions architect or data/AI engineer
- Demonstrated success leading large-scale data platform migrations and AI/ML programs
- Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills
- Familiarity with Databricks, Apache Spark, MLflow, Delta Lake, or the modern data and AI ecosystem
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.