Databricks Data Engineering Manager

Overview

Our Deloitte AI & Engineering team works to transform technology platforms, drive innovation, and help make a significant impact on our clients’ success. You’ll work alongside talented professionals reimagining and reengineering operations and processes that are critical to businesses, improving financial performance, accelerating new digital ventures, and fueling growth through innovation.

As a Lead Data Engineer II in our AI & Data practice, you will leverage your extensive real‑world experience to lead the delivery of transformative data and AI programs for our clients, capitalizing on the comprehensive capabilities of the Databricks Platform. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for managing teams, building client relationships, and driving the strategic direction of our services across data engineering, business intelligence, and AI/ML.

You’ll collaborate with C‑level executives to innovate and deliver measurable business value.

• Program Leadership:
  Lead large‑scale data and AI programs, serving as the subject matter expert for teams implementing solutions across the entire Databricks platform.
• Client Relationship Management:
  Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor on their holistic data and AI strategy and providing insights from practical, large‑scale project experience.
• Team and Practice Development:
  Lead, coach, and develop teams of data engineers, data scientists, and architects; support business development and contribute to the growth of the practice.
• Strategic Solution Design:
  Design complex, data‑driven solutions and architectures that integrate data engineering, BI, and AI/ML capabilities to meet our clients’ strategic technology goals.
• Technical Oversight:
  Provide expert guidance on project delivery, define success criteria, and ensure the adoption of industry best practices for data governance (Unity Catalog), security, and MLOps.

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or work streams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others

• Master’s or PhD degree in a relevant STEM field
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance
• 7+ years of real‑world experience leading the delivery of complex, large‑scale data and AI initiatives utilizing the breadth of the Databricks platform
• 5+ years of experience with the latest Databricks features including Lakeflow Connect, Lakebase, Agent Bricks, Model Serving, Genie, and Databricks Apps
• 2+ years of experience leading and managing cross‑functional teams of technical professionals on challenging client engagements
• 2+ years of experience in data strategy, modern data architectures, data governance, and best practices for enterprise AI built on Databricks
• Ability to travel up to 25%

• Professional Databricks certifications (e.g., Data Engineer Professional, Machine Learning Professional)
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities, including experience with executive‑level communication
• Public sector experience preferred
• Active public sector clearance preferred

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $151,500 to $252,500.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, where an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.