Partner Enablement Operations Manager

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">FEQ327R583</p> <p>The Partner Enablement Operations Manager is a senior operator and builder responsible for designing and running a scalable, predictable, and data-driven operating model for partner enablement at Databricks.</p> <p>This role serves as the operational backbone and strategic integrator for partner enablement, connecting global strategy to the&nbsp; execution across AMER, EMEA, and APJ regions while ensuring programs are delivered consistently, efficiently, and at scale.</p> <p>The ideal candidate brings strong executive presence, systems thinking, and a bias for automation. They know how to reduce operational friction, build governance that scales, and introduce AI-enabled workflows that improve responsiveness without adding unnecessary complexity or headcount.</p> <p>We are looking for a builder who can architect operating systems and drive scalability and excellence for the future.&nbsp;</p> <h2><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Own the partner enablement operating model, including core planning cadences, governance mechanisms, and execution frameworks that connect strategy to execution.</li> <li>Run QBRs, MBRs, and executive reviews for partner enablement leadership, using clear metrics and forward-looking insights to drive accountability and decision-making.</li> <li>Lead end-to-end execution of partner enablement initiatives, ensuring timelines, dependencies, and deliverables are managed effectively across functions and regions.</li> <li>Build and maintain dashboards and operating reviews that surface partner engagement, program performance, risk signals, and areas requiring intervention.</li> <li>Act as a key point of contact for cross-regional operational issues and escalations, resolving immediate friction while converting recurring issues into structural improvements.</li> <li>Design and implement scalable workflows, SOPs, SLAs, and intake mechanisms that improve consistency, reduce manual effort, and cr