Learning & Development Lead — AI-Driven Growth

Jetbrains; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work location

Remote work up to 30 days abroad

Learning and development opportunities

Meal allowance / lunch

Mental health support

On-site gym or sports stipend

Relocation support

Language classes

Job summary

JetBrains is seeking a Lead Learning & Development in Amsterdam to own two critical portfolios—Core and Discovery—and scale leadership development across the company. You will translate ideas into practical, business-aligned learning solutions and drive measurable outcomes.

You will bridge strategy and day-to-day realities, partnering with HR, Analytics, and department leads to ensure investments deliver visible impact and strong governance across JetBrains.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an L&D or talent development function.
• Diagnosing organizational needs and building custom solutions across business contexts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management, with clear expectation setting.
• Ability to translate broad requests into measurable outcomes.
• Professional fluency in English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the L&D team, helping owners prioritize their goals, make decisions, and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Work with department and team leads across the company to align learning initiatives with real business priorities.
• Translate ambiguous team requests into structured development goals and clear delivery plans.
• Facilitate alignment when stakeholder priorities or expected outcomes are unclear.
• Build clear decision-making frameworks for high-cost learning investments and business-driven development needs.
• Use data, surveys, and business signals to evaluate learning impact and adjust portfolio priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Change management

Budget planning

Job description

JetBrains is seeking a Lead Learning & Development in Amsterdam to own two critical portfolios—Core and Discovery—and scale leadership development across the company. You will translate ideas into practical, business-aligned learning solutions and drive measurable outcomes.

You will bridge strategy and day-to-day realities, partnering with HR, Analytics, and department leads to ensure investments deliver visible impact and strong governance across JetBrains.