Head of Training Strategy
Free to start · No card · 5 credits the moment you sign up
Job description
Business Area:
Professional ServicesSeniority Level:
Mid-Senior levelJob Description:
At Cloudera, we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. With as much data under management as the hyperscalers, we're the preferred data partner for the top companies in almost every industry. Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world’s largest enterprises.
Overview
This role is responsible for defining and driving the growth of the Training business across EMEA. Acting as the voice of the market, the role identifies skills demand, shapes training offerings, and develops scalable routes to market. It operates at the intersection of customers, ecosystem partners, and internal teams to ensure training is aligned to real-world needs and positioned as a strategic growth pillar.
As a Head of Training Strategy you will:
- Own the EMEA training strategy, aligning offerings to market demand, emerging trends (e.g. AI, data), and regional priorities
- Act as the primary conduit of market insight, translating customer needs, field feedback, and delivery experience into clear requirements for training content and portfolio evolution
- Shape and influence the training portfolio by working closely with enablement and content teams to ensure offerings are relevant, scalable, and commercially viable
- Build and scale a focused training ecosystem, including partners, academic institutions, and strategic alliances
- Identify and activate new demand channels, including enterprise L&D budgets, workforce transformation programs, and public sector or government-funded initiatives
- Act as the central point of alignment across teams, ensuring consistency between what is sold, what is delivered, and what is developed
- Establish a structured feedback loop on training performance, including adoption, quality, and gaps, to continuously improve offerings
What This Role Is Accountable For
- Growth of training revenue in EMEA
- Relevance and adoption of training offerings
- Expansion into new customer segments and funding sources
- Strength and scale of the training ecosystem
- Clear alignment between market demand and training portfolio
We're excited about you if you have:
- Strong background in Professional Services / Consulting roles
- Proven ability to translate market needs into structured offerings or programs
- Experience working across multiple stakeholders (sales, delivery, product/enablement)
- Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of how services and training drive revenue
- Experience with partnerships, ecosystem development, or education programs is a strong advantage
- Highly proactive, structured, and comfortable operating in an evolving environment
What you can expect from us:
Generous PTO Policy
Support work life balance with Unplugged Days
Flexible WFH Policy
Mental & Physical Wellness programs
Phone and Internet Reimbursement program
Access to Continued Career Development
Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages
Paid Volunteer Time
Employee Resource Groups
EEO/VEVRAA
Originally posted on Himalayas
Prepare your application
Use the description above to assess your fit for Cloudera. This checklist is guidance from Resumize, rather than additional requirements from the employer. Imported listings can be shortened or change after collection, so confirm the complete description and current availability before sending an application.
Match requirements to evidence
Identify the responsibilities and skills the employer explicitly names. For each important requirement, choose one example from your work, education, training, or projects. Explain what you did, how you did it, and what changed as a result. Include a measurable outcome when you can support it. If you lack a requirement, describe related experience accurately instead of adding an unfamiliar skill to your resume.
Put the most relevant examples near the top of your resume. Keep job titles, dates, qualifications, and contact details consistent across your application materials. Use the employer’s terminology when it describes your experience accurately; a copied list of keywords does not explain your contribution. A short, specific bullet is easier to review than a paragraph that mixes several unrelated duties.
Check the working arrangement
Confirm the location, schedule, employment type, and any eligibility requirements on the employer’s site. A remote label does not establish worldwide eligibility or flexible hours. If compensation, benefits, equipment, travel, or contract duration are missing from this listing, write down your questions for the recruiter. Do not assume details from another opening at the same company apply to this role.
Review before submitting
Follow the employer’s requested file format and application instructions. Open your exported resume and check that its text is selectable, its sections read in order, and its links work. Proofread names, dates, and contact information. Share confidential work samples only when you have permission, and use an anonymized example when necessary.
Submit through a trusted employer or recruiting destination. If the original listing has disappeared, search the employer’s careers page for the title rather than assuming the vacancy remains open. Save the application date, job reference, and the version of your resume you sent. Those details help you prepare for a later conversation and avoid submitting conflicting information through several job boards.
Review your resume for writing and readability feedback, or browse other openings if this opportunity is unavailable.