Full-Time

Commercial Head of Devops

Posted on 9/22/2025

Peoplecert

Peoplecert

501-1,000 employees

Offers globally recognized professional certification exams

No salary listed

Remote in India

Remote

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure (1)
Required Skills
DevOps
Requirements
  • 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, or 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.
Responsibilities
  • 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
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior exposure in Education, Consulting, Examination, or Certification, or Technology sectors will be considered an asset.
  • ECDL Advanced certification desirable.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics CRM or equivalent software will be considered an asset

PeopleCert provides assessment and certification of professional skills through a global network of training providers, corporations, and government bodies. It is the sole examination institute for Axelos’ global best practice qualifications, including ITIL and PRINCE2, and offers online and paper-based exams with online proctoring to validate a candidate’s knowledge and skills. Exams generate revenue via fees, and certification helps professionals advance their careers in areas like project management and IT governance. Unlike many competitors, PeopleCert combines exclusive rights to Axelos qualifications with a broad, worldwide delivery network and flexible exam formats to reach candidates globally.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$495M

Headquarters

Athens, Greece

Founded

2000

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What believers are saying

  • ITIL Version 5 launched January 29, 2026, drives retraining revenue from 3 million professionals.
  • PRINCE2 7 integrates AI and sustainability, expanding appeal beyond project managers since October 2023.
  • City & Guilds acquisition adds vocational skills training to certification portfolio.

What critics are saying

  • Coursera Skill Certificates erode PRINCE2 demand with 40% YoY growth in Q1 2026.
  • ProctorU-Pearson VUE biometric proctoring captures online exam share with lower fees since February 2026.
  • ChatGPT passes ITIL exams, commoditizing certifications and slashing exam revenues.

What makes Peoplecert unique

  • PeopleCert exclusively delivers Axelos qualifications like ITIL and PRINCE2 globally.
  • Biometric verification with Aware blocks proxy test-takers in online proctoring.
  • Risk-based AI proctoring dynamically flags high-risk cheating behaviors during exams.

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Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Flexible Work Hours

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Professional Development Budget

Relocation Assistance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-1%
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