What makes us Qlik?
A Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader for 15 years in a row, Qlik transforms complex data landscapes into actionable insights, driving strategic business outcomes. Serving over 40,000 global customers, our portfolio leverages pervasive data quality and advanced AI/ML capabilities that lead to better decisions, faster.
We excel in integration and governance solutions that work with diverse data sources, and our real-time analytics uncover hidden patterns, empowering teams to address complex challenges and seize new opportunities.
The Senior Director, Learning Role
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of learning at Qlik as our Senior Director of Education. You’ll lead a global education team dedicated to building high-impact, monetized learning experiences that drive product adoption and customer success. From designing instructor-led training and self-paced courses to overseeing platform subscriptions, certifications, and thought leadership, you’ll own the strategy and execution of a world-class education program that supports our customers, partners, and employees. This is your chance to lead at scale, drive revenue, and influence how thousands of learners grow with Qlik.
What makes this role interesting?
No two days will look the same in this highly strategic and hands-on leadership position. You'll get to:
1. Own and grow Qlik’s commercial learning business—including self-paced learning, instructor-led training, and certifications.
2. Design scalable programs that bring our cloud products to life for users around the globe.
3. Lead thought leadership initiatives and our Academic Program, connecting with students and educators.
4. Collaborate across the company to embed education into the product journey, customer lifecycle, and partner network.
5. Work at the intersection of innovation and enablement, blending gamified content, interactive learning, and digital-first experiences.
6. Build and lead a talented team, shaping a learning culture that reflects our core values and passion for impact.
Here’s how you’ll be making an impact:
In this role, you won’t just oversee education—you’ll transform it. Your work will:
1. Directly influence revenue through commercial education programs.
2. Accelerate product adoption and customer satisfaction at scale.
3. Align learning strategies with real business needs and market trends.
4. Create high-quality, consistent learning experiences that elevate performance and capability across all audiences.
5. Foster a forward-thinking, data-driven culture of continuous improvement within the education team.
6. Help position Qlik as a thought leader in the modern learning and data space.
We’re looking for a teammate with:
1. A track record of 10+ years in education or learning leadership, including 5+ years in a senior management role within tech or software.
2. Experience running global education programs and owning a P&L.
3. A strategic mindset and strong business acumen, with the ability to turn learning into a competitive advantage.
4. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative style that builds trust across functions.
5. Deep understanding of instructional design, LMS platforms, and digital learning trends.
6. A data-first approach to measuring impact and improving continuously.
7. Passion for innovation—especially gamified or interactive learning methods.
8. A love for balancing detail with big-picture vision, and juggling priorities in a fast-moving environment.
The location for this role is:
Barcelona, Spain; London or Reading, UK.
Ready to build something truly meaningful in a company that values ownership, innovation, and authenticity? Apply now to learn more—we’d love to meet you.
What else do we offer?
1. Genuine career progression pathways and mentoring programs.
2. Culture of innovation, technology, collaboration, and openness.
3. Flexible, diverse, and international work environment.
Giving back is a huge part of our culture. Alongside an extra “change the world” day plus another for personal development, we also highly encourage participation in our Corporate Responsibility Employee Programs.
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