Staff Technical Enablement Specialist - Technical Programs

United States

Location: This is a fully remote position 

REQ ID: FEQ226R255

About Databricks

At Databricks, we are driven by innovation, customer obsession, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Our culture values first principles thinking, action-oriented execution, and putting the company first to drive lasting impact in the data and AI landscape. As we continue to scale globally, we are expanding our enablement function to ensure every field engineer and seller is empowered for success.

Role Overview

We are seeking a rockstar Senior Enablement Program Manager to independently design, execute, and scale high-impact onboarding programs for our Sales and Field Engineering teams. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role for a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, technical, and rapidly evolving environment. You will be responsible for building world-class enablement experiences that accelerate ramp time, drive productivity, and foster continuous growth for both new hires and people managers across the globe.

Key Responsibilities

Program Design & Execution

• Independently architect, launch, and iterate scalable enablement programs leveraging innovative enablement technologies and channels.
• Translate complex product, process, and skills content into actionable, field-ready learning experiences.
• Develop role-specific learning tracks, credentials, and ongoing development paths for diverse field audiences
• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of enablement programs, from needs analysis and stakeholder alignment to delivery, measurement, and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

• Partner closely with Sales, Field Engineering, StratOps, and cross-functional leaders to align enablement initiatives with business goals and GTM strategies.
• Gather and prioritize requirements from field and business leaders to inform program strategy and ensure relevance.
• Build strong relationships with subject matter experts and executive sponsors to drive program adoption and impact.

Measurement & Impact

• Define and track KPIs to measure program effectiveness (e.g., ramp time, productivity, etc).
• Use data-driven insights and participant feedback to iterate and continuously raise the bar on program quality and outcomes.

Enablement Delivery

• Facilitate and oversee onboarding sessions, manager workshops, and enablement events (virtual and in-person) at scale.
• Ensure all enablement resources, playbooks, and tools are up-to-date, actionable, and accessible for global teams.

What You Bring

• 10+ years of experience in enablement, program management, or L&D, with a proven track record of designing and scaling onboarding and development programs for technical sales and/or field engineering roles in a high-growth SaaS or technology environment.
• Deep expertise in adult learning principles, instructional design, and enablement best practices for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong program management skills: able to independently manage multiple complex projects, drive execution, and deliver measurable results at scale.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and executive presence, with the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams.
• Data-driven mindset: comfortable defining metrics, analyzing impact, and iterating programs for continuous improvement.
• Experience with enablement technologies (LMS, CMS, e-learning, microlearning platforms) and sales/field tech stacks.
• Positive, proactive attitude: you thrive in ambiguity, operate with high ownership, and embody a growth mindset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a global, distributed team.

Why Join Databricks?

• Shape the enablement strategy at one of the world’s fastest-growing data and AI companies.
• Work with world-class teams and cutting-edge technology in a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and impact.
• Opportunity to build and scale programs that directly drive business growth and field success.

Ready to raise the bar for enablement at Databricks? Apply now and help us empower every field engineer and seller to achieve their best.

 

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