Regional Partner Training and Certification Lead, Google Cloud

Google; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 130,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Program Manager to enhance Google Cloud partner learning and certification in North America and Latin America. This role involves developing training programs, collaborating with partners, and ensuring alignment with their business needs to drive results. Ideal candidates possess strong program management experience and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in relevant fields.
• Experience with technical partner training programs desired.
• Ability to develop plans and execute effectively.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to identify skills gaps and develop educational strategies.
• Own execution and rollout of training programs.
• Perform needs assessments and update programs as needed.

Skills

Program Management

Training and Instruction

Partner Ecosystem Roles

Excellent Communication

Presentation Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

The application window will be open until at least June 20, 2025. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Austin, TX, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; Chicago, IL, USA.Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program management, training and instruction, enablement, or partner ecosystem roles.
  
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with technical partner training programs.
• Ability to develop plans, actions, and metrics and execute plans.
• Ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Ability to manage multiple training work streams with the attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to collaborate with audiences.
  
  

About the jobIn this role, you will focus on providing support and management for Google Cloud partner learning and certification programs in North America and Latin America. You will develop, track, and optimize training programs to support the partner ecosystem. You will be collaborating with partner regional leadership and subject matter experts and cross-functional teams, to define competencies, design training programs, and deliver learning and certification experiences. You will work with partners ensuring programs are aligned with their business and talent needs and drive results.Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $130,000-$191,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to identify knowledge and skills gaps within the partner ecosystem and develop strategies to educate and empower partners to implement Google Cloud solutions.
• Develop enablement strategy through programs, covering analysis, design, development, implementation, and reporting oversight.
• Perform needs assessments in coordination with partner teams and translate business needs into technical training and certification programs, enhancing and updating existing programs.
• Own the execution and rollout of training programs, including communications, delivery modality and enablement aspects.
  
  
  

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