Head of Learning & Development

As the Head of Learning & Development (L&D), you will hold a dual-impact global role. Internally, you will shape the skills of our world-class team, ensuring Datatonic remains at the absolute forefront of Google Cloud and AI innovation. Externally, you will drive revenue and market presence by leveraging our internal training products to upsell and deliver high-value educational services to our clients. You will lead the strategy for upskilling both deeply technical engineering teams and non-technical business functions, ensuring Datatonic is future-ready for the next 1–2 years of AI disruption.

Responsibilities

Design and execute global strategy to maintain Datatonic’s position as a top-tier Google Cloud Partner, driving 100% alignment with achieving and maintaining Professional Google Cloud Certifications and Skill Badges; Build comprehensive curricula in AI and Generative AI, including technical deep-dives and AI literacy programs; Develop clear, continuous learning paths for every role at Datatonic; Turn internal L&D excellence into a client-facing revenue driver by packaging and commercialising internal training programs and L&D products; Support Google Cloud ATP Management and instructors’ development; Collaborate with sales and delivery teams to position Academy offerings as high-value add-ons or standalone engagements; Own strategy, design, and execution of internal and external hackathons, tech-jams, and knowledge-sharing events; Design and manage creative incentive structures; Oversee content lifecycle from creation to maintenance; Own and scale early-career programs including apprenticeships, graduate schemes, and returner programs; Lead strategic bespoke training initiatives

Requirements

5+ years of progressive leadership in L&D; Proven track record of running L&D as a business unit, with experience commercialising training products or managing a client-facing L&D function; Strong familiarity with the cloud ecosystem and a sharp understanding of the current AI and Generative AI landscape; Ability to design high-level global frameworks while remaining close enough to the execution to ensure content quality and event success; Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence C-suite executives, motivate engineering teams, and consult with enterprise B2B clients

Nice to have

Ideally within a fast-paced technology consultancy, MSP, or global digital transformation agency; Google Cloud preferred

Benefits

Opportunity to shape global learning strategy for a fast-growing, 12X award-winning Google Cloud Partner; A culture that genuinely values learning—not as a tick-box exercise, but as our core competitive advantage; A highly collaborative environment working alongside some of the sharpest minds in AI and Data