Description

Job Description

We Are

A leading partner to the world's major cloud providers, including AWS, Azure, and Google. The formation of Accenture Cloud First, with a $3 billion investment over three years, demonstrates our commitment to deliver greater value to our clients when they need it most and offers huge growth opportunities for you! Our Cloud First group of more than 70,000 cloud professionals delivers a full stack of integrated cloud capabilities across data, edge, integrated infrastructure and applications, deep ecosystem skills, culture of change along with a deep industry expertise to shape, move, build and operate our clients' businesses in the cloud. To accelerate our customers transformation leveraging cloud, we combine world-class learning and talent development expertise; deep experience in cloud change management; and cloud-ready operating models with a commitment to responsible business by design - with security, data privacy, responsible use of artificial intelligence, sustainability and ethics and compliance built into the fundamental changes Accenture helps companies achieve.

About the Accenture Google Cloud Business Group (AGBG)

We are the Accenture Google Business Group (AGBG), a team of innovators and builders changing the world with the most advanced cloud-native solutions on the planet. As part of Accenture's $3B investment in Cloud First, we deliver the promise of technology and human ingenuity, helping our clients navigate their most significant transformations. If you are passionate about solving exciting problems and shaping the future of technology, we would love to talk with you.

You Are

We are seeking a transformative leader to build and scale our global "LearnVantage" practice-Google Cloud's premier center of excellence for learning and enablement. This executive role is founded on the principle that true digital transformation is powered by human capability.

The Work

You will be responsible for creating the engine that empowers our customers, partners, and internal teams with the deep skills and strategic vision required to harness the full potential of Google Cloud's Data, AI, and agentic technologies. Your mission is to build a world-class learning organization that not only teaches technology but also instills the mindset and methodology of innovation, creating a global community of experts who can lead the next wave of digital change.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Vision and Practice Development: You will be the founder and global leader of the LearnVantage practice. You will architect the comprehensive vision, strategy, and operating model for how Google Cloud approaches technical education and enablement. This includes defining our curriculum philosophy, creating tiered certification paths that become the industry standard, and building a scalable global organization that can deliver world-class learning experiences to millions of individuals, from C-level executives to hands-on developers.
• Curriculum and Content Innovation: You will oversee a content-creation powerhouse, responsible for developing the most advanced and effective learning materials in the industry. Your teams will build a rich portfolio of content-spanning immersive labs, role-based learning paths, executive workshops, and generative AI-powered educational tools-all focused on the practical application of Google's Data, AI, and agentic services. You will ensure our curriculum remains at the cutting edge, evolving as fast as our technology does, and preparing learners for the real-world challenges of digital transformation.
• Audience Enablement and Go-to-Market: You will lead a multi-faceted enablement strategy targeting our three most critical audiences. For customers, you will create programs that accelerate their adoption of Google Cloud and build self-sufficiency. For partners, you will deliver elite training that ensures our ecosystem has the deep expertise required to drive customer success at scale. For our internal teams, you will foster a culture of continuous learning that keeps them ahead of the market. You will also own the go-to-market strategy for our learning offerings, packaging enablement into large transformation deals and proving the direct correlation between learning and business value.
• Thought Leadership and Community Building: As the public face of Google Cloud's commitment to education, you will be a prominent thought leader and evangelist. You will represent Google at industry and academic events, build strategic relationships with universities and learning platforms, and foster a vibrant global community of certified Google Cloud professionals. You will champion the critical role of continuous learning in the AI era, establishing the LearnVantage practice as the definitive source for cloud expertise.
• Business Acumen and Operational Excellence: You will run the LearnVantage practice as a strategic business unit within Google Cloud. This requires strong operational rigor, including managing a global budget, defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) that link learning activities to business outcomes (e.g., product consumption, certification growth, customer satisfaction), and building a data-driven organization that constantly measures its impact and optimizes its approach for maximum effectiveness.

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Qualification

Here's what you need

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Education, Business (or a related field) or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate's Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in a senior leadership role within a technology company, focused on technical education, professional services, learning and development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience and proven track record of building and scaling large, global enablement or training programs that have had a measurable impact on business performance.
• Minimum of 7 years of demonstrated experience leading large, cross-functional teams and managing a significant global budget.

Professional Skills Requirement

• Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts and the enterprise technology landscape.

Bonus points if you have

• Master's degree or MBA.
• Deep expertise in the domains of data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
• Direct experience with Google Cloud Platform's Data and AI services (e.g., BigQuery, Vertex AI).
• Experience designing and launching industry-recognized technical certification programs.
• Exceptional executive presence and communication skills, with a history of public speaking and evangelism.
• Experience building a P&L or running a training/consulting practice as a business.

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 03/15/2026.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture

Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $163,000 to $369,800

Cleveland $150,900 to $295,800

Colorado $163,000 to $319,500

District of Columbia $173,500 to $340,200

Illinois $150,900 to $319,500

Maryland $163,000 to $319,500

Massachusetts $163,000 to $340,200

Minnesota $163,000 to $319,500

New York $150,900 to $369,800

New Jersey $173,500 to $369,800

Washington $173,500 to $340,200

Locations

New York City, NY

Albany, NY

Arlington, VA

Atlanta, GA

Austin, TX

Beaverton, OR

Bentonville, AR

Boston, MA

Carmel, IN

Charlotte, NC

Chicago, IL

Cincinnati, OH

Cleveland, OH

Columbus, OH

Culver City, CA

Denver, CO

Des Moines, IA

Detroit, MI

Hartford, CT

Houston, TX

Irving, TX

Kirkland, WA

Los Angeles, CA

Miami, FL

Milwaukee, WI

Minneapolis, MN

Morristown, NJ

Mountain View, CA

Nashville, TN

Oklahoma City, OK

Overland Park, KS

Philadelphia, PA

Pittsburgh, PA

Raleigh, NC

Redmond, WA

Sacramento, CA

San Diego, CA

San Francisco, CA

Scottsdale, AZ

Seattle, WA

St. Louis, MO

St. Petersburg, FL

Walnut Creek, CA

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Requisition #: R00313684

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