Manager Applied Engineering - (Forward Deployed Engineering)

We are currently engaged in a national search for a long-term client who is seeking a Manager of Applied Engineering (Forward Deployed Engineering) who will lead a team of Forward Deployed Engineers (FDE) who will partner with enterprise business stakeholders to design, build, and deploy data-driven and AI-enabled solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes.This role owns the delivery of FDE engagements, ensuring alignment to enterprise strategic priorities and accelerating the delivery of high-value use cases from concept to production.In this role, the Manager of Applied Engineering will:Own and manage a portfolio of Forward Deployed Engineering initiatives aligned to enterprise strategy and measurable business outcomes.Partner with business leaders to identify, prioritize, and define high-value use cases with clear KPIs and success metrics.Oversee end-to-end delivery of FDE solutions, ensuring rapid progression from concept to production through iterative development cycles.Manage team capacity and demand intake, optimizing prioritization to maximize business value and speed of execution.Collaborate with architecture, engineering, data, and security teams to ensure alignment with enterprise standards, governance, and compliance requirements.Drive development and adoption of reusable components, patterns, and accelerators to scale delivery across teams.Define and continuously improve the FDE engagement model, including intake, prioritization, and delivery frameworks.Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Forward Deployed Engineers, fostering strong technical, business, and delivery capabilities.The appropriate individual will have demonstrated experience in the following:AI/ML technologies, including large language models (LLMs), RAG, or automation frameworks.Cloud platforms (Azure preferred), containerization, and infrastructure as code.Designing and delivering enterprise-grade solutions across data, application, and integration layers.Agile or product-oriented delivery models.Working in regulated industries such as healthcare or financial services.Strong leadership and team development skills, with the ability to coach engineers across technical and business domains.Strong business acumen with the ability to translate strategic objectives into executable initiatives.Deep understanding of full-stack engineering, data platforms, and system integration patterns.Ability to oversee design and delivery of data pipelines, APIs, and scalable architectures.Knowledge of data governance, security standards, and compliance requirements.Please Note: This is a full-time employee role. This role is not a contract opportunity, and it is not open to C2C. We are not working with third-party firms for this engagement. Our client is not sponsoring visas for this role.Work Environment: This role is fully remote or can be hybrid in Rhode Island. Remote candidates must reside in one of the following states: Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia