As a Technical Program Manager within the Data Engineering team, you will play a critical role in driving the planning, execution, and delivery of complex data initiatives. You will collaborate closely with engineering managers, data engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of scalable and reliable data solutions. Your ability to structure programs, facilitate communication, and maintain momentum will be essential in this fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Program Structuring: Develop and implement program structures to activate and manage data engineering programs, including defining how teams work together, establishing information sharing and archiving processes, and outlining delivery plans.
- Information Management: Establish and maintain organized systems for program information, such as project schedules, milestones, documentation, and meeting minutes, ensuring easy access and recall.
- Communication and Stakeholder Management: Develop and execute communication plans to keep stakeholders informed, engaged, and aligned throughout the program lifecycle. This includes identifying key stakeholders, establishing communication channels, and managing expectations.
- Momentum Driving: Facilitate day-to-day activities and drive program momentum through effective meetings, decision-making processes, and proactive problem-solving.
- Project Lifecycle Management: Manage the entire project lifecycle, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
- Risk and Issue Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues, escalating as necessary to ensure minimal impact on program delivery.
- Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve program management processes and practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience as a Technical Program Manager, preferably within a data engineering or related environment.
- Strong understanding of data engineering concepts, technologies, and best practices.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
- Demonstrated ability to structure and manage complex programs.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency in using program management tools and methodologies.
- For Senior Technical Program Manager
- 10+ years of relevant work experience, including 5+ years in technical program management
- Proven experience in leading organizational transformation initiatives, such as Agile Adoption or process improvement efforts
Nice to haves
While not specifically required, tell us if you have any of the following.
- Experience with cloud-based data platforms and technologies.
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
- Proficiency in software development methodologies, process with experience in Agile, Scrum, or Kanban frameworks and using tools like JIRA for project management
- Familiarity with system architecture, and best practices
