Head of Learning & Development Tech

This is Adyen

Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition. 

For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster.

Head of Learning & Development Tech

Adyen is at an inflection point of rapid growth and our Tech organization plays a critical role in achieving our 10x ambition. We’re looking for an experienced Head of Learning & Development Tech, to define and drive the learning and development strategy and delivery for our global Tech teams. 
This position is particularly well-suited for professionals currently in an Engineering, Product or Program Management role who are seeking to transition into a strategic leadership role. You will have the opportunity to leverage your past experience to develop and implement educational programs across the global Tech organization at Adyen.

Your Mission

Your primary mission will be to define the strategy, build the team, and collaborate with Tech leadership to create scalable learning programs. These programs will empower the Adyen Tech teams to build and deliver technology at scale, directly contributing to the company's rapid growth.

What you’ll do

• Define and Drive the Learning Strategy: You'll be responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive Learning & Development strategy specifically tailored for the Tech Organization, across Engineering, Product Management and UX.

• Build and Run Scalable Learning Programs: You'll create and scale learning initiatives focused on enhancing technical skills, product thinking and Tech team effectiveness across various disciplines and geographies.

• Partner with Tech Leadership: You'll act as a strategic partner to Tech leaders and other key stakeholders, identifying current skill gaps and proactively anticipating future capability needs.

• Build and Lead a High-Performing Team: You'll hire, build, and lead a team of L&D professionals, fostering a results-oriented culture.

• Enable Organisational Change: You'll work closely with other Tech Enablement teams to implement new ways of working within the organization and drive successful implementation and change management.

Who you are?

• Relevant experience in a fast paced tech environment: hands-on experience or deep collaboration with Engineering, Product, or UX teams.A relentless bias toward action and tangible outcomes: consistently driving for measurable impact in a fast-paced environment.
  
  
• Expertise in program management and/or change management.
  
  
• Strategic communication: Skilled at influencing and aligning technical and non-technical stakeholders, with a proven ability of partnering effectively across functions and leadership levels.
  
  
• Cross-functional expertise: Deep familiarity with how Engineering, Product, and UX teams collaborate to deliver technology at scale.
  
  
  

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments 

Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen. 

Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application!

What’s next?

Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.

This role is based out of our Amsterdam office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.