Technical Program Manager
Manage end-to-end release cadences and quality gates for DataHub's open-source core and managed cloud SaaS. Coordinate cross-functional teams, mitigate risks, build automation, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.
About the job
What you’ll do
- Manage end-to-end release cadences for both DataHub Core (OSS) and our Managed Cloud
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, product, QA, DevOps, documentation, and customer success
- Define Quality Gates: Establish the "Go/No-Go" criteria that ensure every release is rock-solid
- Build Automation: Design the dashboards and runbooks that turn manual release chaos into a streamlined machine
- Risk Mitigation: Identify breaking changes and dependency conflicts before they hit production
- Serve as the central point of contact for all release-related questions and updates
- Facilitate release retrospectives and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in technical program management or release management roles
- Proven track record of managing complex software releases in fast-paced startup environments
- Deep understanding of software development lifecycles, CI/CD practices, and DevOps principles
- Strong technical background with ability to understand architecture, dependencies, and technical trade-offs
- Excellent project management skills with proficiency in tools like Jira, Linear, or similar
- Outstanding communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences
- Experience working with cross timezone & cross-functional teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with data platforms, metadata management, or data catalog platforms is a strong plus
- Background in managing releases for platforms with complex architectures
- Experience with GitHub workflows, release automation, and version management
- Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud-native deployment models
- Previous involvement in open-source communities and understanding of OSS governance
- Knowledge of SaaS operations, single tenant & multi-tenant architectures, and staged rollout strategies
- Familiarity with observability tools, incident management, and on-call processes
- Background in Agile/Scrum methodologies and sprint planning
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive compensation with salaries that reflect your skills, experience, and impact
- Equity for everyone
- Remote Work (all roles are remote unless otherwise specified)
- Location flexibility with monthly coworking stipend
- Comprehensive health coverage (99% for employees, 65% for dependents)
- Flexible savings accounts (FSAs)
- Support for every path to parenthood via Carrot Fertility
- Unlimited PTO and sick leave
Skills
Technical Program Management, Release Management, CI/CD, DevOps, Jira, Linear, Github Workflows, Kubernetes, Docker, Agile, Scrum
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