Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering
On-siteSingapore, Singapore
Job Summary
Lead a high-performing team of Forward Deployed and AI Engineers partnering with ASX100 enterprises to architect and deliver mission-critical solutions spanning large-scale data migrations, legacy modernization, and generative AI deployments. Drive regional performance targets including billable utilization and team growth while establishing governance frameworks for project oversight and risk management. Act as the executive escalation point for critical customer situations to protect strategic relationships and ensure delivery quality across the ANZ portfolio. Mentor Resident Solutions Architects and AI Engineers through structured career pathways and technical coaching.
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years of people leadership experience managing high-performing technical delivery teams, solution architects, or professional services organisations
- 5+ years of 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 within enterprise environments
- Experience across industries such as Finance, Healthcare, Retail, Telco, or Energy
- Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills
- Experience navigating complex, high-stakes customer environments and influencing at the C-suite level
- Familiarity with Databricks, Apache SparkTM, MLflow, Delta Lake, or the modern data and AI ecosystem
Desired Qualifications
- hands-on experience with Databricks or a direct competitor
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