Global Certification Lead

With Confluent, organizations can harness the full power of continuously flowing data to innovate and win in the modern digital world. We have a purpose that drives us to do better every day - we're creating an entirely new category within data infrastructure - data streaming. This technology will allow every organization to create experiences and use the power of data in ways that profoundly impact the way we all live. This impact is our purpose and drives us to do better every day.

One Confluent. One team. One Data Streaming Platform.

Data Connects Us.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Global Certification Lead with 10+ years of experience leading certification programs for technology companies to develop, launch, and grow Confluent's global Data Streaming Engineer program.

Candidate should be self-motivated, organized, and collaborative, and able to conceive and drive complex programs in collaboration with various stakeholders. Reporting to the Head of Developer Education, candidate is expected to spearhead the certification program to reach community members and customers as we create this important new category.

Working remotely, you will play a crucial role advancing the Developer Relations Team's goal to make Confluent's Data Streaming Platform, and its constituent technologies, famous among developers.

What You Will Do:

• Create a new certification program targeted at software developers and data engineers.

• Work with subject matter experts to create exam questions

• Define exam modalities, create program FAQs, distribute badges, define program benefits.

• Develop a compelling certification webpage on Confluent Developer describing the program and linking to required resources elsewhere on the site.

• Help define learning pathways required to support the certification.

• Work closely with the Head of Developer Education to develop and oversee a strong certification roadmap.

• Report quarterly Certification numbers for forecasts.

• Define all certification-related event logistics.

• Act as point of contact for all certification-related activities onsite.

What You Will Bring:

• 10+ years leading enablement & certification programs for technology companies

• Strong drive to identify and resolve problems to produce measurable results

• Ability to see the big picture and support long-term strategy while tracking details

• Exceptional planning, time management, and organizational skills

• Experience using Tableau to analyze and understand data

• Experience using mainstream project management tools

• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written

• An unremittingly positive attitude

Come As You Are

At Confluent, equality is a core tenet of our culture. We are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. The more diverse we are, the richer our community and the broader our impact. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

At Confluent, we are committed to providing competitive pay and benefits that are in line with industry standards. We analyze and carefully consider several factors when determining compensation, including work history, education, professional experience, and location. This position has an annual estimated salary of $150,100 - $176,400, an annual bonus, and a competitive equity package. The actual pay may vary depending on your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Confluent offers a wide range of employee benefits. To learn more about our benefits click HERE (~~~/) .

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