Program Manager Certifications Accreditations
Program Manager Certifications Accreditations
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$ 99000 - 168000
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Job Description
Were in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry. Here you lead with innovative thinking grow along with us and join the smartest team in the industry.
This type of workwork that changes the worldis what the tech industry was founded on. So if youre ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark come join us.
SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...
Pure Storage is seeking a strategic and detailoriented certification professional to lead and enhance our presales technical certification and accreditation programs within Global Enablement.
The Program Manager of Technical Certification will take a structured approach to managing and evolving Pures presales technical certification and accreditation programs with a primary focus on technical certification for our Systems Engineers (SEs). This individual will manage our existing FlashArray and FlashBlade Architect Associate & Professional certifications and associated practice exams while also driving the development of new certification and accreditation initiatives.
Aligned with Pures overall enablement strategy and our vision for an optimal technical seller experience this role will be instrumental in ensuring our certifications and accreditations are relevant impactful and effectively communicated. This exceptional contributor will assess develop and release updates to our certification programs and exams maintain excellent documentation and manage communications to support worldclass technical validation for our SEs and partners.
This role will report to the director of Technical Enablement of Global Technical Enablement in Pures Global Enablement group.
In this role you will collaborate closely with assessment services providers assessment tool vendors and both internal and external subject matter experts to ensure our certification programs align with audience needs and goals. Additionally you will work with Technical Enablements curriculum development and instructor teams to integrate certification objectives with training content. A key responsibility will be driving awareness of certification programs among field and partner SEs ensuring they have access to the necessary training and resources for success. You will also work directly with candidates to troubleshoot issues providing guidance and support to ensure a smooth certification experience. By fostering crossfunctional collaboration you will play a pivotal role in scaling Pures technical enablement efforts and enhancing overall productivity. This highimpact role offers the opportunity to shape the future of Pures presales technical certification strategy and directly contribute to the productivity credibility and success of our global technical teams.
Role Impact:
- Together with the Manager Global GSO Competencies develop and maintain certification roadmaps and processes by collaborating with stakeholders across Technical Enablement Product Management Marketing and Sales to ensure alignment with Pures presales technical strategy and overall enablement objectives.
- Together with the Manager Global GSO Competencies use datadriven insights from the Global Enablement domain analysis project outputs to enhance certification development providing evidencebased recommendations for exam updates and blueprint revisions to ensure alignment.
- Support and measure the impact of Pures presales technical certifications and accreditations for SEs and partners ensuring these programs drive measurable skill development and readiness while aligning with the GSOs enablement goals.
- Enhance the candidate experience by managing certification communications troubleshooting candidate issues and refining exam administration processes to maximize efficiency accessibility clarity and overall program efficacy.
- Drive collaboration across teams by working closely with internal teams external vendors and internal and external SMEs to maintain highquality psychometrically sound and jobrelevant certifications and accreditations.
- Champion crossfunctional alignment by engaging with Sales Partner teams and sales leaders across the globe to increase certification adoption awareness and participation ensuring a strong connection between technical validation and business impact.
WHAT YOULL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE...
- Strategic Certification Program Management: Proven ability to design develop and manage technical certification and accreditation programs that align with organizational goals and enablement strategies.
- Assessment Development & Administration: Familiarity with exam blueprinting question development and validation processes working with SMEs and assessment vendors to maintain highquality certifications.
- CrossTeam Collaboration: Work effectively with multiple assessment services and product vendors SMEs curriculum developers and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth certification development and delivery.
- Clear Communication & Stakeholder Engagement Able to explain certification processes requirements and value to technical audiences leadership and crossfunctional teams.
- Project management contributions that consistently enabled sales excellence (development & oversight of valuable product and solution content that enabled adequate preparation for presales certifications).
- Demonstrated success with technical development programs.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Successful stakeholder management while working on multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Experience working with psychometric tools.
- BS/BA degree or equivalent work experience with accreditation(s).
- We are primarily an inoffice environment and therefore you will be expected to work from the Santa Clara office in compliance with Pures policies unless you are on PTO or work travel or other approved leave.
The annual base salary range is: $99000.00 $168000.00
Salary ranges are determined based on role level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations the base salary range is reflective of the labor market across the applicable locations.
This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity.
And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance including flexible time off wellness resources and companysponsored team events check out purebenefits for more information.
There is no application deadline and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.
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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:
- Pure Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers.
- Pure Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been Named Fortunes Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area Fortunes Best Workplaces for Millennials and certified as a Great Place to Work!
- Pure Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.
And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance including flexible time off wellness resources and companysponsored team events. Check out purebenefits for more information.
ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY:
Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this contact us at if youre invited to an interview.
WHERE DIFFERENCES FUEL INNOVATION:
Were forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isnt just accepted but embraced. Thats why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership. At Pure Storage diversity equity inclusion and sustainability are part of our DNA because we believe our people will shape the next chapter of our success story.
Pure Storage is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples racialized people people with disabilities people from gender and sexually diverse communities and people with intersectional identities. We also encourage you to apply even if you feel you dont match all of the role criteria. If you think you can do the job and feel youre a good match please apply.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
