Program Manager - Onboarding & Manager Development

Summary

Join Databricks as a Senior Enablement Program Manager and design, execute, and scale impactful onboarding and manager development programs for Sales and Field Engineering teams. This fully remote US-West role demands a self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments. You will build world-class enablement experiences to accelerate ramp time, drive productivity, and foster continuous growth for new hires and managers globally. You will partner with cross-functional leaders, gather requirements, and build strong relationships to ensure program alignment with business goals. Measuring program effectiveness and iterating based on data-driven insights is crucial. You will also facilitate onboarding sessions, workshops, and events, ensuring resources are up-to-date and accessible. This high-visibility role offers significant impact on team success.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus
• Equity