Business Area:
Professional Services
Seniority Level:
Mid-Senior level
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.
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 Head of Training Strategy & Growth 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
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
Employee Resource Groups
EEO/VEVRAA
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