Deployment Strategist - Databricks (Contract - EU Candidates Only)
Job description
A Deployment Strategist role within Hiflylabs' Advisory unit, focused on Databricks projects. The role owns the non-coding engagement lifecycle, from executive discovery and value architecture through delivery leadership and client adoption.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote · EU
- Languages
- English – excellent written and spoken
What you'll do
- Lead executive-level working sessions with client leadership to map operational bottlenecks, calculate bottom-line financial impact, and define concrete success metrics for joint initiatives.
- Author functional solution specifications, build and prioritize delivery backlogs, manage scope boundaries, and oversee final acceptance testing to guarantee alignment with client business goals.
- Direct multidisciplinary delivery teams through fast-paced build cycles, resolve organizational friction, and maintain seamless daily alignment between client executives and technical builders.
- Coordinate solution rollouts, establish user onboarding and change management protocols, monitor post-launch performance, and document tangible ROI alongside client sponsors.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to client executives, maintaining long-term partnerships while identifying follow-on operational challenges and scoping subsequent high-impact advisory projects.
What we're looking for
- Professional background in management consulting (MBB / Big 4) or specialized data/tech advisory practices, with demonstrated experience driving technology-enabled strategy.
- 5+ years managing complex, client-facing technology deployments, advisory initiatives, or forward-deployed consulting engagements (e.g., Engagement Manager, Delivery Lead, or field-facing Product Manager).
- Deep familiarity with modern data architectures, AI applications, and enterprise software workflows, allowing you to bridge technical concepts and executive decision-making.
- Masterful communication skills with the ability to navigate matrixed corporate environments, align diverse stakeholder groups, and influence senior leadership.
- An adaptable, hands-on operator who takes end-to-end accountability for engagement outcomes and thrives in fast-moving, high-touch client environments.
- Based in EU with excellent written and spoken English.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with Databricks.
Your team
Advisory
Operates at the intersection of enterprise business strategy, software delivery, and organizational change, focusing on Databricks projects.
Benefits
Diverse projects - In each assignment, there is always something new, either on the technical or the business side, that helps you grow.
Empowerment - Trust is a cornerstone of our culture. We'll hold your hand if you need it, but give you space if you'd like to push your limits.
Flexible ways of working – We love our location on Bartók Béla RoadStreet which is not only an office but also a community space. However, we respect our people to do their work when and how they work best.
Balanced life - We love what we do and aim to work together with others who do their work with love. At the same time, we highly value fresh minds, for which we think a healthy work/life balance is essential! Forget about pointless meetings and unnecessary administration.
Mentoring from your first day – Continuous support is not just a set of fancy words we throw around here; your mentor follows you throughout your career path.
Learning & Development opportunities - If you want to keep learning and improving, we are on to a great track! We look forward to helping you unlock your potential.
Supportive corporate culture - In addition to our professional success, we are proud of the social cohesion that is based on comradery, mutual support, and respect and is constantly nurtured in the company.
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About Hiflylabs
Hiflylabs is a Budapest-based company with 250+ employees. Our application development team and business intelligence experts work to provide effective solutions to business problems. Our professional team has proved its expertise through 10 years of experience, participating in multiple Business Intelligence projects - both Hungarian and international - in various industries, such as the financial, telecommunication and energy sectors. We deliver a wide portfolio of innovative business solutions that include Data Warehouses, Business Intelligence, Data Analytics. In the last few years we have acquired a high level of competence in Application Development. Hiflylabs is committed to innovatio
Key facts
- 250+ employees
- Business Intelligence, Data Analytics and Application Development
- Budapest-based company
- 10 years of experience
- Participated in multiple Business Intelligence projects - both Hungarian and international
- Industries served include financial, telecommunication and energy sectors
- Committed to innovation and encourages independent startups
What they value
- Trust
- Empowerment
- Flexible ways of working
- Balanced life
- Mentoring
- Learning & Development
- Supportive corporate culture
- Comradery