[Hiring] Technical Program Manager - Release Management @DataHub

Role Description

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

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
• Experience with both open-source and enterprise software release models is a strong plus
• 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

Requirements

• 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

• Competitive compensation
• Equity for everyone
• Remote Work
• Location flexibility
• Comprehensive health coverage
• Flexible savings accounts
• Support for every path to parenthood
• Time off that works for you