[Hiring] Technical Program Manager - Release Management @DataHub

Role Description

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 reflecting your skills, experience, and impact.
• Equity for everyone, providing an ownership stake in the company.
• Remote Work: All roles are remote unless otherwise specified.
• Location flexibility with a monthly coworking stipend.
• Comprehensive health coverage covering 99% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees.
• Flexible savings accounts (FSAs) for healthcare costs.
• Support for every path to parenthood through Carrot Fertility.
• Unlimited PTO and sick leave policy designed for flexibility.