Director, Talent Engine – OperateCo
Core
Lead the strategy, build-out, and operations of an internal talent engine that identifies, trains, certifies, and deploys technical operators for Palantir Foundry and AIP engagements.
Role type
Director, Talent Strategy & Workforce Development
Builds
Scalable sourcing pathways, a training academy, certification standards, and a high-performing operator workforce for cloud/data/AI delivery.
Domain
Cloud computing, Data & AI, Technical Staffing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Talent strategy, workforce development, training program design, multi-pathway hiring, cloud/data/AI delivery knowledge, program management, financial fluency
Preferred skills
Palantir Foundry/AIP familiarity, internal academy model experience, sovereign/private cloud delivery background
Technologies
Palantir Foundry, AIP, OneOS
Responsibilities
Design and operate a Rackspace academy converting new hires to production-ready skills in weeks; Establish certification as the quality bar for deployment; Manage the bench-to-billable pipeline and forecast demand; Partner with Palantir leadership on hiring, training, and certification practices.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & operational execution