Technical Program Manager

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