Partner Enablement Technical Lead at Databricks

FEQ227R158 Role Overview Databricks is a partner-first company. Our exponential growth is fueled by the success of our partner ecosystem. As the Partner Enablement Technical Lead, you will be a key architect of our global partner enablement strategy. You will design, build, and execute high-impact learning programs—ranging from technical readiness to advanced certifications—ensuring our partners can deliver Databricks projects with total confidence. This role demands a master of strategic planning and operational excellence. You will manage complex global initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and translate business needs into world-class learning experiences. You are joining a high-performance team that recently tripled our trained partner base in just 12 months, using innovative learning models to transform the Databricks ecosystem at scale. Key Responsibilities • Design Technical Enablement Programs: Architect comprehensive enablement programs such as Advanced Technical Academies, Delivery Specializations, and technical onboarding to drive partner technical proficiency. In collaboration with Subject Matter Experts, you will define end-to-end learning paths, encompassing curriculum, assessments, and success metrics • Strategic Alignment: Partner with leadership and partner-facing teams to identify critical skills gaps and translate business requirements into high-impact enablement initiatives. • Technical Roadmap Leadership: Own the roadmap for technical programs, including large-scale learning events, global workshop schedules, and GTM strategies for enablement. • Performance Accountability: Drive results for your partner portfolio, maintaining full ownership of key metrics such as training completion and certification targets. • Data-Driven Insights: Monitor and analyze KPIs (Certification rates, ROI, and program impact) to continuously optimize enablement effectiveness. • Quality Assurance & Coaching: Oversee the technical integrity of programs launched across the team. Evaluate and coach cross-functional training resources to ensure "best-in-class" delivery. Minimum Qualifications • Education: Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent practical experience. • Experience: 7+ years of experience developing and scaling technical learning programs within a global enterprise tech ecosystem. • Technical Depth: Deep understanding of Data & AI technologies (Data Warehousing, Data Transformation, ML, and Generative AI); ideally holds at least one industry certification in these areas. • Consulting Background: Proven experience as part of a technical delivery team, successfully implementing Data & AI projects for external clients. • Ecosystem Knowledge: Strong understanding of the System Integrator (SI) business model and how technical partners successfully go to market. • Program Management: Proven track record of managing technical competency models and learning journeys for large, geographically dispersed teams. • Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence senior cross-functional stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications • Strong background in the Generative AI landscape. • Experience scaling technical enablement within "Hyperscaler" environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) or similar high-growth cloud partner ecosystems. Pay Range Transparency Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here. Zone 2 Pay Range$154,300—$212,200 USD Pay Range Transparency Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here. Zone 3 Pay Range$145,800—$200,400 USD Pay Range Transparency Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here. Zone 4 Pay Range$137,100—$188,550 USDAbout Databricks Databricks is the data and AI company. 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