Senior Technical Program Manager

Summary

Join Couchbase as a Sr. Technical Program Manager and lead the planning, management, and execution of engineering and cloud programs. You will coordinate release management, develop security programs, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and manage interconnected projects. This role requires experience managing cross-functional projects, familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), and excellent problem-solving skills. Couchbase offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous time off, wellness benefits, financial planning resources, career growth opportunities, and fun perks. The company is committed to a collaborative and fast-paced environment, offering the chance to work remotely and contribute to a dynamic team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• 5 - 7 Experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team project
• 5 - 7 Experience with one or more of AWS, GCP and Azure platforms
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good understanding of large scale distributed systems design, and operational challenges
• Adapt at working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with rapidly changing requirements
• Experience partnering with engineering teams and driving execution across all phases of the software development lifecycle
• You enjoy working remote with people from all over the world
• You enjoy working with ambiguity and in a rapidly growing and changing environment
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to create clear and concise specifications, and executive reports

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute efficient release management processes, ensuring the smooth and timely deployment of software updates while maintaining rigorous testing and validation protocols
• Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive security programs, overseeing risk assessments, designing security strategies, and ensuring compliance with industry standards to safeguard organizational assets and data
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of engineering solutions, consistently meeting and exceeding Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for both development and support functions
• Formulate, organize, coordinate, and monitor inter-connected projects and programs that setup distributed teams for success
• Ensure clarity of cross-functional requirements with clear success criteria
• Resolve issues affecting scope, quality, and schedules
• Ensure issues and backlog is managed effectively and timely
• Effectively manage change and resources while escalating and managing risks at the earliest possible opportunity
• Work with the product team to clarify and specify the future of the product
• Manage dependencies across multiple work streams to identify potential risk areas through data-focused analysis and identify mitigation actions
• Communicate goals, status, risks, and impact to teams and stakeholders, adapting your communication style to your audience

Preferred Qualifications

Any level of certification is helpful, but not a requirement

Benefits

• Generous Time Off Program - Flexibility to care for you and your family
• Wellness Benefits - A variety of world class medical plans to choose from, along with dental, vision, life insurance, and employee assistance programs
• Financial Planning - RSU equity program, ESPP program, Retirement program and Business Travel Insurance
• Career Growth - Be valued, Create value approach
• Fun Perks - An ergonomic and comfortable in-office / WFH setup. Food & Snacks for in-office employees