Program Manager, Sales Enablement

ABOUT WIND RIVER
Wind River is a global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems. For more than four decades, the company has been an innovator and pioneer, powering billions of systems that require the highest levels of security, safety, and reliability.

 

Wind River helps customers across automotive, aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, and telecommunications industries solve complex technology challenges on their journey toward the new intelligent machine economy. The company’s software powers generation after generation of the safest, most secure systems in the world. Examples include playing a key role in NASA space missions such as Artemis I, the James Webb Space Telescope, and multiple Mars rovers. We’ve achieved recent 5G milestones including the world’s first successful 5G data session with Verizon and building one of the largest Open RAN networks in the world with Vodafone. The company has received industry recognition for its technology innovation and leadership, and for its workplace culture, including global Great Place to Work certification and being named a “Top Workplace” for ten consecutive years. If you want to be part of a unique culture where the lived experience is based on our cultural attributes of growth mindset, customer-focus, and diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging, come join us and help advance the future software defined world.

 

YOUR ROLE
We’re looking for a Program Manager, Sales Enablement who’s passionate about driving performance, scaling learning, and making a measurable impact. In this role, you’ll lead high-visibility projects that shape how our global sales teams learn, grow, and win. If you thrive at the intersection of strategy, execution, and collaboration—this role is for you.

 

What You’ll Be Doing

 

Project Leadership

· Design and manage global enablement programs that align with business goals.
· Deliver engaging, scalable training experiences that drive adoption and performance
Use modern project management tools and techniques to ensure flawless execution. Cross-Functional Collaboration
· Partner with Sales, Product, and Marketing to build impactful training content and certification programs.
· Work closely with Sales Leadership to identify skill gaps and develop targeted learning strategies.
· Collaborate across teams to continuously improve the enablement experience.

 

Program Delivery
· Facilitate live and virtual training sessions that energize and empower sellers

· Maintain and update learning documentation and resources
· Coordinate logistics, scheduling, and communications for enablement initiatives

 

Performance and Impact
· Define and track KPIs to measure program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
· Provide insights and recommendations to enhance sales productivity.
· Support the tools and systems that enable our teams to sell smarter and faster.

 

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE
You bring a unique blend of technical acumen, instructional design, and business savvy. You’re comfortable facilitating workshops, coaching sales professionals, and managing complex programs from concept to execution.

 

Core Competencies & Success Factors
· Proven success designing and running enablement programs with measurable outcomes.
· Experience transforming marketing or product content into engaging learning formats.
· Expertise in blended and active learning instructional design.
· Expertise in using Enablement Platforms such as Highspot or Seismic.
· Skilled in Instructional Design and AI Enablement Tools
· Strong relationship builder with the ability to manage conflict and influence stakeholders.

 

What You Bring
· 4-6+ years of experience in sales enablement or program management, including program design, implementation, and measurement.
· Deep understanding of sales enablement, sales methodologies, and the sales process
· Familiarity with leading sales methodologies (e.g., ValueSelling, MEDDICC/MEDDPICC, Sandler).
· Ability to quickly grasp complex business models and translate them into effective learning strategies.
· Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience engaging audiences at all levels.
· Experience working with global, cross-functional teams.
· Experience in event planning such as Sales Kickoff or
· Work closely with Sales Leadership to identify skill gaps and develop targeted learning strategies.
· Collaborate across teams to continuously improve the enablement experience.

 

Why Join Us?

You’ll be a part of a high-impact team that’s redefining how we enable our sales force. Your work will directly influence revenue growth, team performance, and the success of our go-to-market strategy. Plus, you’ll have the freedom to innovate, the support to grow, and the opportunity to make a real difference. Ready to make your mark? Apply now and help us build the future of sales enablement here at Wind River.

 

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
Successful candidates must engage in a security clearance process in regard to their citizenship in order to perform fundamental job duties, as per applicable law. In particular, candidates with certain citizenship may not be able to perform such fundamental job duties. Currently, this includes citizens of the following countries: Belarus; Burma; China; Cuba; Iran; North Korea; Syria; Venezuela; Afghanistan; Cambodia; Central African Republic; Cyprus; Democratic Republic of Congo; Ethiopia; Eritrea; Haiti; Iraq; Lebanon; Libya; Russia; Somalia; South Sudan; Sudan; Zimbabwe. The security clearance process may take a significant amount of time to complete, and any offer of employment will be contingent on the candidate's legal ability to perform the fundamental job duties. Wind River is committed to meeting its obligations to candidates under applicable human rights law and privacy law in this regard.