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)
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