Head of Global Industry Enablement

Head of Global Industry Enablement

Databricks is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Global Industry Enablement to lead our efforts in developing and implementing industry-specific enablement strategies across our major verticals. This role will be responsible for owning the strategy and creation of content for Financial Services, Retail, Manufacturing, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Public Sector, and Media and Entertainment sectors, among others.

As the Head of Global Industry Enablement, you will play a crucial role in empowering our sales teams with the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to effectively engage with customers across diverse industries. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive enablement programs that align with Databricks' overall business objectives and drive revenue growth in key verticals.

The impact you will have:

• Develop and execute a global industry enablement strategy that supports Databricks' go-to-market initiatives across major verticals
• Lead the creation of industry-specific content, including sales playbooks, case studies, white papers, and presentation materials
• Collaborate closely with executives across product, marketing, and sales leadership to ensure alignment of industry messaging and value propositions
• Design and implement training programs to enhance the industry expertise of sales teams and partners
• Analyze market trends and competitive landscapes to identify opportunities for differentiation and growth in each vertical
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of industry enablement initiatives
• Partner with regional leaders to ensure global consistency while addressing local market needs
• Continuously refine and optimize enablement strategies based on feedback and performance metrics

What we look for:

• 10+ years of experience in sales enablement and/or consulting, preferably with a focus on industry-specific strategies
• Proven track record of developing, implementing and scaling successful enablement programs in a global, enterprise-level organization
• Ability to build strategy and execute simultaneously under tight deadlines and high expectations
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and mentoring high-performing teams
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong executive presence
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across functions and geographies
• Experience with data analytics, artificial intelligence, and cloud technologies
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Familiarity with Databricks' products and services is a plus

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a passion for technology and its applications across industries. They will have the ability to translate complex technical concepts into compelling business value propositions for each vertical. This role requires a self-starter who can thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and drive results through influence and collaboration.

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.

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