Starburst is hiring a
Senior Technical Program Manager

Summary

The job description is for a Technical Program Manager role at Starburst, focusing on release management for their SaaS and enterprise products. The role involves cross-functional work, managing schedules, identifying risks, and communicating with stakeholders. The required qualifications include a BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience, 5+ years of experience in a similar Program or Project Management role, understanding of release pipelines and automation, experience with Agile methodologies and tools such as JIRA, strong organizational skills, problem-solving skills, self-motivation, strong documentation, presentation, and communication skills. The preferred benefits include competitive salaries, attractive stock grants, remote-friendly work options, flexible paid time off, and more.

Requirements

• BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience in a similar Program or Project Management role, within cloud environments
• Experience with software release management practices, tools, and automation
• Understanding of release pipelines and automation
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools such as JIRA
• Strong organizational skills. Must be able to manage many competing priorities simultaneously
• Strong problem solving skills, with demonstrated ability to implement systematic solutions
• Self-motivated with strong documentation, presentation, and communication skills
• Ability to translate multitudes of complex feedback into actionable priorities
• Comfortable with interacting with stakeholders of all levels

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technical programs of medium to large cross-functional scope, ensuring alignment and accountability across teams
• Interface with stakeholders, including engineers, engineering managers, and product management, to keep projects aligned with strategic goals and on track
• Remove roadblocks and identify efficiencies to enhance the performance of engineering teams and manage complex dependencies and risks
• Report success metrics for programs, including major risks, and communicate progress and process efficiencies broadly to engineering and senior leadership
• Manage and drive improvements in speed, cost, scalability, resiliency, quality, and security through rapid iteration with engineering and product leaders
• Own and publish Operational Excellence release calendar
• Drive Scrum of Scrums and other review meetings, ensuring that follow up actions are taken

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and attractive stock grants
• Remote-friendly work options
• Flexible paid time off