Technical Alliances & Program Manager

Summary

Join Chronosphere's growing Channels and Alliance Program as a Technical Alliances & Program Manager. This hybrid role blends partner relationship management, technical project oversight, and cross-functional coordination. You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver joint solutions, drive strategic programs, and ensure alignment between internal goals and external capabilities. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining strong partner relationships, onboarding new partners, acting as the primary technical point of contact for integrations, and collaborating on co-development and technical enablement. You will also drive the planning and execution of complex technical projects, define project scope and timelines, manage risks and dependencies, and facilitate communication across stakeholders. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of experience in a relevant role, a strong technical background, experience with APIs and cloud technologies, and proven ability to manage cross-functional programs.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in a technical alliance management, technical program management, solutions engineering, or similar role
• Strong technical background (e.g., software engineering, systems architecture, or cloud infrastructure)
• Experience working with APIs, SaaS platforms, cloud technologies, and enterprise integration
• Hands-on experience with CNCF products, including Prometheus, OTel, Kubernetes and Fluent Bit
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional programs and drive outcomes with external partners
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Deep technical knowledge in the Observability space
• Encompasses the ability to collaborate, and build relationships
• Critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with strategic technology partners
• Work with, evaluate and onboard new partners, including technical due diligence and alignment with product roadmaps
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for partner integrations, joint go-to-market activities, and solution architecture
• Collaborate with partners on co-development, product enhancements, and technical enablement
• Drive the planning and execution of complex, cross-functional technical projects from inception through delivery
• Define project scope, timelines, deliverables, and milestones, working with engineering and product teams
• Identify and mitigate risks, manage dependencies, and ensure on-time delivery of high-quality solutions
• Facilitate communication across stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Familiarity with partner ecosystems in cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), Observability solutions, AI/ML, or cybersecurity
• PMP, Agile, or Scrum certifications are a plus

Benefits

• Health Insurance Coverage
• Flexible Time Off
• Competitive Salary
• Stock Options