Customer Success Operations Manager, EMEA

Databricks

REQ ID: CSQ427R198 Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands - Remote   MISSION The Forward Deployed AI Engineering (AI FDE) team is a highly specialized customer-facing AI team at Databricks. We deliver professional services (PS) engagements to help our customers build and productionize first of its kind AI applications with a focus on GenAI. We work cross-functionally to shape long-term strategic priorities and initiatives alongside AI/ML Product, Research, and Engineering. We are looking for a world-class leader to lead and grow our EMEA AI FDE team. In this role, you will lead customers on their AI/ML transformation with Databricks, push the boundaries of our product, recruit and develop top data scientists/machine learning engineers, and manage a portfolio of key EMEA accounts. You will report directly to the Head of EMEA AI FDE. This role can be remote in Europe, but the preference is for candidates to be near a major office location such as London, Amsterdam, Paris, or Munich. Candidates should expect to travel at least once a month. THE IMPACT YOU WILL HAVE: * Lead and scale a world-class AI/ML professional services team, including hiring, mentoring, and building a team structure to support long-term growth and execution at scale * Develop and expand executive relationships with EMEA customers and partners (including VP+, CIO/CDO-level stakeholders), acting as a trusted advisor during complex technical engagements and AI transformations * Align with Field Engineering and Sales Leaders to define joint strategies for strategic accounts and ensure strong delivery coordination across functions * Lead strategic AI PS initiatives, practice development, and standardized delivery processes; design scalable engagement models and reusable solutions for repeatability across the global team * Shape cross-functional collaboration by influencing Product, R&D, and GTM—ensuring voice-of-customer insights and delivery learnings help inform the product roadmap and GTM strategy * Own OKRs for AI-services led accounts, revenue, utilization, and public references * Represent Databricks as a thought leader in AI/ML WHAT WE LOOK FOR: * Extensive experience managing, hiring, and building a team of high-performing data scientists/ML engineers and leaders, with a track record of scaling organizations through developing scalable processes and cultivating leaders * Ability to scope, guide, and sell technical engagements, manage escalations, and ensure successful delivery in enterprise environments * Deep technical expertise in ML, GenAI, and data science, and curiosity to continue to stay up-to-date in this ever-changing field * Experience leading teams building cutting-edge production ML solutions in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) * Proven success developing strategy with senior executive stakeholders to define program-level goals, align technical vision, and build trust throughout complex enterprise engagements * Demonstrated experience in cross-functional leadership roles, collaborating with Sales, Product, and GTM teams to drive business impact through AI/ML * “Company-first” mindset * Graduate degree in a quantitative discipline (Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Operations Research, etc.) or equivalent practical experience Preferred: * Experience in a customer-facing consulting or professional services leadership role * Experience working with Databricks About Databricks Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. 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. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Compliance If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.

Verifone

WHY VERIFONE For more than 40 years Verifone has established a remarkable record of leadership in the payment technology industry and is one of the leading and largest providers of payment solutions worldwide. Verifone has a diverse, dynamic and fast paced work environment in which employees are focused on results and have opportunities to excel. We take pride in the fact that we work with leading retailers, merchants, banks, and third party partners to invent and deliver innovative payments solution around the world. We strive for excellence in our products and services, and are obsessed with customer happiness. Across the globe, Verifone employees are leading the payments industry through experience, innovation, and an ambitious spirit. Whether it’s developing the next platform of secure payment systems or searching for new ways to bring electronic payments to new markets, the team at Verifone is dedicated to the success of our customers, partners and investors. It is this passion for innovation that drives each one of our employees for personal and professional success. Verifone is proudly an in-office work culture as we see immense benefits to career development and business results from our colleagues being physically co-located. Currently, we do allow a hybrid work schedule but we regularly revisit our attendance policy. WHAT'S EXCITING ABOUT THE ROLE As a Partner Account Manager, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with key partners in the payments industry. You will manage relationships, oversee partner performance, identify business opportunities for upgrades and growth, and ensure the success of joint initiatives. Additionally, the team services the SMB customer base so there is a requirement to work on smaller upgrade opportunities within this sector. Key Responsibilities: Partner Relationship Management: * Establish and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key strategic partners. * Act as the primary point of contact for partners, ensuring effective communication and providing ongoing support. * Monitor and manage partner performance to ensure alignment with business goals and KPIs. * Collaborate with partners to identify and address business needs, solutions, and opportunities for growth. Business Development: * Identify new partnership opportunities within the payments industry and onboard as new partners. * Conduct market research to understand the competitive landscape, potential partners, and industry trends. * Work closely with partners to co-develop marketing, sales, and go-to-market strategies. * Drive the growth and adoption of payment solutions, ensuring partners achieve their revenue and performance targets. Partnership Enablement: * Provide partners with the necessary tools, resources, and training to successfully integrate and sell payment products and services. * Assist partners with the technical and operational aspects of integration and implementation. * Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Product, Marketing, Sales) to ensure partners have the right support for optimal performance. Contract and Negotiation Management: * Negotiate partnership agreements, service level agreements (SLAs), and contract terms with partners. * Work with legal and compliance teams to ensure partnerships comply with industry regulations and company policies. * Review contract performance, ensuring both parties meet their obligations and expectations. Reporting and Analysis: * Track and report on the performance of partnerships, including revenue, engagement metrics, and other key performance indicators. * Provide insights and recommendations to improve partnership performance. * Use data and analytics to assess the effectiveness of current partnerships and drive optimization. Cross-Functional Collaboration: * Work closely with product, marketing, and customer success teams to align on partnership initiatives and deliver customer-focused solutions. * Assist in resolving any operational, technical, or customer-related issues raised by partners. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE DESIRE * 3+ years of experience in partnership management, business development, or sales within the payments, fintech, or financial services industry. * Proven track record of building and managing strategic partnerships that drive revenue growth. * Knowledge of the fintech landscape, with hands-on experience working with payment processors, banks, ISOs, PSPs, and broader financial ecosystems is highly desirable. * Deep understanding of business development strategies and relationship management, with a strong commitment to cultivating long-term, mutually beneficial collaborations. * Skilled in identifying, evaluating, and onboarding new partners while effectively nurturing and expanding existing relationships * Proficient in using CRM tools such as Salesforce to track pipeline, performance, and partner engagement. * Highly motivated, adaptable, results-driven, approachable, collaborative, and eager to take on new challenges with energy and focus. OUR COMMITMENT Verifone is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Verifone is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Datadog

We are Datadog's in-house product experts. The technical solutions team enables Datadog's worldwide growth by educating potential clients and ensuring that existing customers are happy and successful. A Technical Account Manager (TAM) will continue to provide hands-on technical services to our largest customers by supporting, adopting and providing guidance over the comprehensive suite of products and features available at Datadog. A TAM is held in high regard as an expert and trusted advisor for how IT Operations translates to business value. At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them. What You’ll Do: * Advise on technical support and product adoption for customers in line with pre-sales, post-sales and the renewal processes * Analyze customer’s IT Operations environment on a regular basis and provide recommendations that will maximize Datadog’s value. * Be the customer’s advocate by knowing their goals and use cases then suggesting process changes, product adoption, configuration and additional features to meet their requirements * Participate and prepare for Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews with customers * Collaborate with Datadog’s product management, engineering and technical services teams to help identify new features and products * Continuously evolve best practice to technical product adoption and customer success Who You Are: * Someone with a solid technical grounding and hands-on experience of IT Operations * Confident in your hands on experience AWS, Azure or GCP * Comfortable scripting languages like Python, Javascript, Ruby, Perl, Go, PHP, or Chef/Puppet etc. * Skilled in using CI/CD tools e.g. Jenkins, Gitlab etc. * Knowledgeable about Containerization tools e.g. Docker, Kubernetes or Rancher etc. * Able to sit up to 4 hours, traveling to and from client sites  * Able to travel via auto, train or air up to 30% of the time * Previous experience working as a TAM supporting mid-market and/or Enterprise customers in the cloud space * Experienced using Datadog and/or other cloud monitoring tools Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you’re passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply. Benefits and Growth: * Best-in-breed onboarding * Generous global benefits * Intra-departmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking * New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) * Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing * An inclusive company culture, able to join our Community Guilds and Inclusion Talks   Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Datadog:  Datadog is the leading observability and security platform for the AI era, providing businesses with unified visibility across the technology stack to manage complexity at scale. It brings applications, infrastructure, data, models, and security into one place, using AI to detect and resolve issues before they impact customers. Trusted globally by Fortune 500 companies and high-growth AI leaders, Datadog enables businesses to move faster with clarity and confidence. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Equal Opportunity at Datadog: Datadog is proud to offer equal employment opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and other characteristics protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Here are our Candidate Legal Notices for your reference.  Datadog endeavors to make our Careers Page accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please complete this form. This form is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.  Privacy and AI Guidelines: Any information you submit to Datadog as part of your application will be processed in accordance with Datadog’s Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice. For information on our AI policy, please visit Interviewing at Datadog AI Guidelines.