Head of Learning & Development

Overview

In this global leadership role, you will shape and scale Datatonic’s learning ecosystem to advance Google Cloud and AI excellence while turning internal L&D into a client-facing revenue driver. You will design future-proof curricula for technical and non-technical teams, run cross-functional programs, and lead innovative talent initiatives. The position blends hands-on curriculum execution with strategic business development, underpinned by a culture that prizes continuous learning and collaboration. Your work will directly impact customer transformations and company growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global Google Cloud mastery and certification strategy to keep the workforce credentialed
• Build comprehensive AI and Generative AI curricula, including accelerator programs and role-based learning paths
• Create and manage internal programs that reskill staff (e.g., 8-week Software Engineer to AI Engineer) and align content with business needs
• Lead external commercialization of internal L&D offerings, packaging training products for clients and supporting GTM efforts
• Support Google Cloud ATP management and bridge internal/external training propositions
• Plan and run hackathons, tech-jams, and knowledge-sharing events to foster engineering culture
• Oversee content lifecycle for learning materials, labs, and documentation to ensure quality and scalability
• Scale early-talent programs (apprenticeships, graduate schemes, returners) and other strategic initiatives

Key requirements

• 5+ years of progressive L&D leadership experience in a fast-paced tech-focused environment
• Proven track record of running L&D as a business unit and commercialising training products
• Strong familiarity with cloud ecosystems (Google Cloud preferred) and AI/Generative AI landscape
• Ability to design high-level global frameworks with hands-on execution to ensure content and event quality
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with experience influencing C-suite and B2B clients

• strategic thinking
• strong communication and influencing能力
• collaborative and customer-focused
• Google Cloud knowledge
• AI and Generative AI literacy
• curriculum design and training product development

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