Staff Technical Program Manager – Platform

Posted 18hrs ago

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Staff Technical Program Manager partnering with senior engineering leadership on platform transformation at Cloudera. Leading multi-team initiatives across infrastructure and developer tooling with a deeply technical focus.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead execution of large-scale, cross-functional platform initiatives spanning infrastructure, developer tooling, and release systems
  • Partner directly with engineering leadership to translate platform strategy into actionable plans, roadmaps, and measurable outcomes
  • Drive clarity across complex, overlapping efforts by defining scope, sequencing, and dependencies
  • Go deep on technical trade-offs when needed to unblock teams and accelerate decision-making
  • Establish and scale execution frameworks that improve velocity, predictability, and quality across platform teams
  • Identify gaps in systems, processes, or resourcing, and build the case for investment and prioritization
  • Provide clear, concise updates to leadership, including progress, risks, and critical path dependencies

Requirements:

  • Bsc/Msc in related field or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management or a similar role operating in highly technical environments
  • Strong technical background with hands-on experience in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, or platform engineering
  • Proven ability to lead complex, multi-team initiatives that involve significant system-level dependencies and trade-offs
  • Comfortable engaging in technical discussions with senior engineers and influencing architectural and execution decisions
  • Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle, including modern DevOps and release practices
  • Experience operating in large, distributed engineering organizations
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to bring clarity to ambiguous or evolving problem spaces

Benefits:

  • Generous PTO Policy
  • Support work life balance with Unplugged Days
  • Flexible WFH Policy
  • Mental & Physical Wellness programs
  • Phone and Internet Reimbursement program
  • Access to Continued Career Development
  • Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages
  • Paid Volunteer Time
  • Employee Resource Groups