Commercial Head of DevOps

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6 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Senior level
Edtech
The Role
Leads the global commercial strategy and revenue growth of PeopleCert’s DevOps portfolio. Responsibilities include developing partnerships with corporations and training providers, executing international sales strategies, coordinating go-to-market initiatives, monitoring market trends, representing the company at industry events, forecasting performance, and mentoring the commercial team. The role requires extensive commercial leadership experience in technology, consulting, certification, or related sectors, along with strong knowledge of DevOps and strategic partnership development.
Summary Generated by Built In

Are you interested in working with a leading education technology player — the global leader in the assessment and certification of professional skills industry, with presence in more than 200 countries worldwide? If so, this is your chance to apply!

PeopleCert is looking for Head of DevOps, who will be responsible for leading the global commercial growth of the DevOps portfolio. Through an in-depth understanding of the PeopleCert Group strategy, the successful candidate will define and execute the commercial roadmap, establish partnerships with corporates and training providers, and drive the adoption of PeopleCert’s DevOps certifications and solutions across international markets.

As Commercial Head of DevOps, your tasks will include the following:

  • Define and oversee the global commercial strategy for PeopleCert’s DevOps product line.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with corporates, training organizations, and professional associations to expand market presence.
  • Drive revenue growth by implementing a target-driven sales and partnership strategy.
  • Collaborate with Product, Marketing, and Partner teams to ensure alignment of go-to-market initiatives.
  • Represent PeopleCert at DevOps-related industry events, conferences, and trade shows to promote thought leadership.
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to adjust commercial strategies proactively.
  • Provide forecasts, reporting, and insights to senior leadership on performance and growth opportunities.
  • Mentor and guide a commercial team to achieve defined goals and objectives.
  • Ensures their work and presence is aligned with company’s core values — quality, innovation, passion, integrity, clarity, and velocity

What We Look For:

  • Post-graduate degree in IT, Business, or related discipline; MBA preferred.
  • Over 12–15 years’ experience in business development, commercial leadership, or strategic partnerships within IT consulting, technology, or certification sectors.
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of DevOps principles, practices, and certifications.
  • Proven record of successfully driving revenue growth and international market expansion.
  • Sound expertise in channel development, partnership strategy, consultative selling, and strategic account management.
  • Superb relationship, communication, and negotiation skills in working with senior executives and cross-functional teams across cultures.
  • Prior exposure in Education, Consulting, Examination/Certification, or Technology sectors will be considered an asset.
  • Excellent command of the English language (C2 level certification desired; LanguageCert C2 LTE or C2 IESOL a plus).
  • Advanced computer literacy required; ECDL Advanced certification desirable. Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics CRM or equivalent software will be considered an asset.

What we offer

  • Competitive remuneration package.
  • Work in an international, dynamic, and fun atmosphere.
  • Two free vouchers per year for certifications from PeopleCert's portfolio.
  • A huge learning experience working with global best practices.
  • Ongoing personal and professional development opportunities.
  • 100% Virtual Hiring Process.
About PeopleCert

PeopleCert is a global leader in assessment and certification of professional skills, partnering with multi-national organizations and government bodies for the development & delivery of standardized exams. Delivering exams across 200 countries and in 25 languages over its state-of-the-art assessment technology, PeopleCert enables professionals to boost their careers and realize their ambitions.

Quality, innovation, passion, integrity, clarity, and velocity are the core values which guide everything we do.

Our offices in the UK, Greece, and Cyprus boast a culture of diversity, where everyone is different, yet everyone fits in. All of us at PeopleCert are committed to reflecting the diversity and inclusion of our customers and the communities in which we do business.

Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)

Any person who is engaged by PeopleCert to work on the SELT service must undergo a Background Check prior to commencing their SELT duties. All SELT personnel will be required to complete a declaration (provided by PeopleCert) where the existence of any criminal record and/or bankruptcy must be declared.

·       If working on the SELT service in the UK, background checks will include:

·       A basic or enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

·       Right to Work in the UK check (including nationality, identity and place of residence)

·       HO security check (Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) or Counter Terrorist     Check (CTC)

·       Financial background check

·       Employment reference check

If working on the SELT service anywhere in the world (outside of the UK) personnel will undergo background checks that are equivalent to those stated for the UK. In addition, if personnel are required to speak to SELT candidates they must be appropriately skilled in English language and, where SELT services are provided anywhere in the world (outside of the UK), the official language of the relevant country. All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.


 All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

Skills Required

  • Post-graduate degree in IT, Business, or a related discipline
  • 12–15 years of experience in business development, commercial leadership, or strategic partnerships within IT consulting, technology, or certification sectors
  • Strong knowledge of DevOps principles, practices, and certifications
  • Proven record of driving revenue growth and international market expansion
  • Expertise in channel development, partnership strategy, consultative selling, and strategic account management
  • Strong relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills with senior executives and cross-functional teams across cultures
  • Excellent command of English
  • Advanced computer literacy
  • MBA
  • Experience in education, consulting, examination/certification, or technology sectors
  • C2 English language certification, including LanguageCert C2 LTE or C2 IESOL
  • ECDL Advanced certification
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics CRM or equivalent software
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The Company
HQ: Athens
814 Employees
Year Founded: 2000

What We Do

PeopleCert is the global leader in the delivery of examination and accreditation services, delivering millions of exams in over 200 countries. PeopleCert develops and delivers market-leading Business, IT, and Language exams worldwide, enabling individuals to reach their full potential and realise their life ambitions through learning. In July 2021, PeopleCert acquired Axelos, a joint venture company created in 2013 by the Cabinet Office on behalf of Her Majesty’s Government (HMG) in the United Kingdom and Capita plc (CPI.L)

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