Sr. Manager, AI Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) – EMEA

Lead and grow the EMEA AI Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) team at Databricks. You will lead customers on their AI/ML transformation, recruit and develop top data scientists and machine learning engineers, and manage a portfolio of key EMEA accounts. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and scale a world-class AI/ML professional services team, including hiring, mentoring, and building team structure for long-term growth
• Develop and expand executive relationships with EMEA customers and partners (VP+, CIO/CDO-level), acting as trusted advisor during complex technical engagements and AI transformations
• Align with Field Engineering and Sales Leaders to define joint strategies for strategic accounts
• Lead strategic AI PS initiatives, practice development, and standardized delivery processes; design scalable engagement models and reusable solutions
• Shape cross-functional collaboration by influencing Product, R&D, and GTM teams
• Own OKRs for AI-services led accounts, revenue, utilization, and public references
• Represent Databricks as a thought leader in AI/ML

Report directly to the Head of EMEA AI FDE. Remote in Europe with preference for candidates near London, Amsterdam, Paris, or Munich. Expect to travel at least once a month.