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Go-To-Market (GTM) Digital Natives Program Leader

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senior full-time $269,800-$370,900 USD San Francisco, California

First indexed 18 Jun 2026

Description

As the GTM Digital Native Programs Leader, you will operate as the de facto COO and scale pipeline and consumption for Databricks' high-growth Digital Native vertical.

You will partner in a "two-in-a-box" model with the Industry GTM Leader to translate strategy into durable, repeatable commercial execution across a rapidly scaling global field organisation.

You will play a critical role in shaping Databricks' growth trajectory.

The Impact You Will Have

Strategy & Operating Model

  • Operating Model Ownership: Own and implement end-to-end op-model across Sales, FE, Product, Engineering, Developer Relations, Partners in a consistent global approach.
  • Product-GTM Strategy: Inform the annual Digital Native strategy by synthesising product telemetry and engineering roadmaps with field signals to identify Big Bets in the digital natives space.
  • Data-Driven Product Feedback: Synthesise learnings from internal and external stakeholders into durable best practices.

Market Presence & Influence

  • Internal Executive Influence: Wield two-way influence on Databricks' Field, Product & Engineering leadership.
  • Market Presence: Own and engage with technical & business customer and partner executives, build market presence to uncover signals on technical friction, business value and Databricks differentiators.
  • Industry Evangelism: Serve as a visible evangelist & thought leader, representing Databricks at key customer, partner, industry and developer forums.

Execution & Accountability

  • Full-Funnel Program Design: Select & design industry programs across products.
  • Asset Creation: Create high-quality and scalable program assets.
  • Field Activation & Community: Drive continuous field adoption of program assets and outcomes.
  • Ecosystem Integration: Collaborate with partnership, ISV, and Data Marketplace teams.
  • Outcome Measurement: Deliver commercial outcomes by establishing measurement and monitoring systems.
  • Executive Accountability: Drive cross-functional leadership accountability for program adoption and outcomes.

What We Look For

Strategic & Operational Mindset

  • COO Mindset: Proven ability to act as the operational backbone of a business vertical.
  • Strategic Execution: A track record of defining and translating complex industry strategies.
  • Programmatic Vision: Experience developing global, scalable GTM frameworks.

Technical & Domain Expertise

  • Technical Chops: Technical knowledge on Databricks critical for this market.
  • Industry POV: A strong point of view on macro trends in high-growth SaaS.
  • Open Source Knowledge: A strong understanding of the open-source ecosystem.
  • AI Builder Experience: Proven track record of hands-on experience building AI systems.

Execution & Analytical Skills

  • Full-Funnel Expertise: Deep understanding of sales play mechanics.
  • Scale Orientation: A "multiplier" mindset with a passion for activating large-scale field organisations.
  • Entrepreneurial Spirit: A "doer" mindset with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

Leadership & Scale

  • Influence Without Hierarchy: Ability to influence & drive outcomes across senior executives & global teams.
  • Cross-Functional Orchestration: Skill in collaborating with Product, Engineering, and BD leadership.
This listing is enriched and indexed by YubHub. To apply, use the employer's original posting: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/databricks/jobs/8356420002